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I am a design, animation and marketing professional with a strong research and development background. I have a range of experience in agency, freelance and corporate settings. Beyond excellent creative work, I focus on evolving and fine-tuning the production process from understanding the brief correctly to managing data, budgets, brand spec and timely delivery, building creative solutions that get people thinking and look stunning. I am self driven, hold myself to a high standard and adapt and learn quickly.
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Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Freelance - Graphic Design, animation, video editing and branding at Freelance
November 1, 2023 - PresentI work with a range of clients, providing design services across print, digital, event collateral, animated videos and more. I assist a number of junior freelancers and give workshops and tutorials on branding and software.
Senior Graphic Designer at IQ-EQ
October 31, 2023 - July 21, 2025IQ-EQ is a multinational investment services provider. Although I began the role as senior graphic designer, the role has evolved to encompass far more. In a business of 5000, I am the primary point of brand management and production. My role includes design at a senior level, brand development and management, systems analysis and development, curriculum development and training for brand use, communication and assessment with colleagues at all levels of business, content development, acquisition and management of external service providers, acquisition and management of online resources, management of budgets and billing admin and management of my own junior team members.
Art Director, Graphic Designer at Freelance
March 31, 2021 - July 21, 2025With the permission of my employers, I had freelanced on an ongoing basis since 2014. During this time I focused on freelance, managing all client communications, timely delivery and also hired a number of junior designers to assist with larger tasks. This period gave me a chance to really stretch my problem-solving abilities as I negotiated the pandemic and significant local service provision lapses.
Art Director, Graphic Designer at MAMA Creative
November 1, 2020 - July 21, 2025MAMA offers a diverse range of services from event planning and execution, to digital and print marketing, disruptive marketing, product branding and publishing. Being a small agency, I was engaged on all of these levels, developing my existing skills and picking up a lot of new ones too. These include animating and UX.
Art Director, Graphic Designer at Leo Burnett
December 31, 2016 - July 21, 2025Leo Burnett offered me the opportunity to intern during my studies which provided a boost to my abilities, reflected in my university results. I went on to work full-time with the agency. At Leo, I got to work with brands like McDonalds, Dimension Data, Salvation Army and Amstel. The fast-paced system of production got me to think on my feet, grow a thick skin, and to learn a lot about time management. I performed ATL and BTL work, from concept to execution. This included Digital, UI/UX, Print and disruptive marketing.
Art Director at Visang Publishing
December 31, 2012 - July 21, 2025Visang is a well-known publishing house in South Korea. In 2012, I joined a multinational team in research and development of an online English curriculum that would become the basis of a system of after-school academies. I recruited and led the creative team that developed the UI and UX, and all visual media related to the project.
ESL Teacher at Sang Myun Elementary School
May 31, 2012 - July 21, 2025In Sang Myun, I prepared and delivered the English curriculum for all grades including Kindergarten. I also conducted after school classes.
ESL Tutor at Self-Employed
December 31, 2010 - July 21, 2025I gave private lessons to a large number of foreign students in Johannesburg. For each, I tailored the content to their needs and abilities. I also taught conversation groups and business English.
ESL Teacher at Ojeon Elementary School
May 31, 2010 - July 21, 2025I prepared and delivered the English curriculum for all grades and also developed and taught a course for advanced students.
Freelance - Graphic Design, animation, video editing and branding at Self-employed
November 1, 2023 - PresentWorked with a range of clients providing design services across print, digital, event collateral, animated videos and more. Assisted junior freelancers and conducted workshops and tutorials on branding and software.
Senior Graphic Designer at IQ-EQ
October 31, 2023 - July 21, 2025Primary point of brand management and production within a multinational investment services provider. Responsibilities included senior level design, brand development and management, systems analysis and development, curriculum development and training, communication with colleagues across the organization, managing external service providers, online resources, budgets, billing administration, and junior team management.
Art Director, Graphic Designer at Freelance
March 31, 2021 - July 21, 2025Managed client communications, project delivery and led junior designers during the pandemic, providing freelance art direction and graphic design services.
Art Director, Graphic Designer at MAMA Creative
November 1, 2020 - July 21, 2025Engaged across event planning and execution, digital and print marketing, disruptive marketing, product branding, publishing, animation, and UX design at a small agency.
Art Director, Graphic Designer at Leo Burnett
December 31, 2016 - July 21, 2025Interned and later worked full-time developing ATL and BTL marketing for brands including McDonalds, Dimension Data, Salvation Army and Amstel. Handled digital, UI/UX, print and disruptive marketing projects from concept to execution.
Art Director at Visang Publishing
December 31, 2012 - July 21, 2025Led the creative team in research and development of an online English curriculum including UI/UX and all visual media related to the project for a multinational publishing house.
ESL Teacher at Sang Myun Elementary School
May 31, 2012 - July 21, 2025Prepared and delivered English curriculum for all grades and conducted after school classes.
ESL Tutor at Self-employed
December 31, 2010 - July 21, 2025Provided private tailored English lessons to foreign students, conversation groups, and business English tutoring in Johannesburg.
ESL Teacher at Ojeon Elementary School
May 31, 2010 - July 21, 2025Prepared and delivered English curriculum for all grades and developed advanced student courses.
Freelance - Graphic Design, animation, video editing and branding at Self-Employed
November 1, 2023 - PresentProvided design services for a range of clients across print, digital, event collateral, and animated videos. Assisted junior freelancers and conducted workshops and tutorials on branding and software.
Senior Graphic Designer at IQ-EQ
October 31, 2023 - July 21, 2025Primary point of brand management and production in a multinational investment services company. Responsibilities included senior-level design, brand development and management, systems analysis, curriculum development, training on brand use, communication with colleagues at all business levels, content development, managing external service providers and online resources, budget and billing management, and leadership of junior team members.
Art Director, Graphic Designer at Freelance
March 31, 2021 - July 21, 2025Managed all client communications and timely delivery of projects during the COVID-19 pandemic, hired junior designers to assist with larger tasks, and solved complex challenges amid significant service lapses.
Art Director, Graphic Designer at MAMA Creative
November 30, 2020 - July 21, 2025Worked in a small agency providing diverse services including event planning, digital and print marketing, disruptive marketing, product branding, and publishing. Developed skills in animation and UX, contributing across various service levels.
Art Director, Graphic Designer at Leo Burnett
December 31, 2016 - July 21, 2025Worked with major brands like McDonalds, Dimension Data, Salvation Army, and Amstel. Gained experience performing ATL and BTL work from concept to execution including digital, UI/UX, print, and disruptive marketing in a fast-paced production environment.
Art Director at Visang Publishing
December 31, 2012 - July 21, 2025Joined a multinational team to develop an online English curriculum and led the creative team responsible for UI/UX and all visual media related to the project.
ESL Teacher at Sang Myun Elementary School
May 31, 2012 - July 21, 2025Prepared and delivered English curriculum for all grades, including Kindergarten, and conducted after school classes.
ESL Tutor at Self-Employed
December 31, 2010 - July 21, 2025Provided private English lessons tailored to students’ needs and abilities, including conversation groups and business English in Johannesburg.
ESL Teacher at Ojeon Elementary School
May 31, 2010 - July 21, 2025Prepared and delivered English curriculum for all grades and developed a course for advanced students.
Freelance - Graphic Design, animation, video editing and branding
November 1, 2023 - PresentWorking with a range of clients, providing design services across print, digital, event collateral, animated videos, and more. Assisting a number of junior freelancers and giving workshops and tutorials on branding and software.
Senior Graphic Designer at IQ-EQ
October 31, 2023 - July 21, 2025Primary point of brand management and production in a multinational investment services provider of 5000 employees. Responsibilities include senior level design, brand development, systems analysis and development, curriculum development and training for brand use, communication with colleagues at all levels, content development, managing external service providers and online resources, budget management, billing admin, and mentoring junior team members.
Art Director, Graphic Designer (Freelance)
March 31, 2021 - July 21, 2025Managed client communications, timely delivery and hired junior designers for larger tasks. Focused on problem-solving especially during the pandemic and service provision lapses.
Art Director, Graphic Designer at MAMA Creative
November 1, 2020 - July 21, 2025Engaged in event planning and execution, digital and print marketing, disruptive marketing, product branding and publishing. Developed skills in animation and UX while working at a small agency.
Art Director, Graphic Designer at Leo Burnett
December 31, 2016 - July 21, 2025Worked full-time after interning during studies on brands like McDonalds, Dimension Data, Salvation Army and Amstel. Performed ATL and BTL work from concept to execution in digital, UI/UX, print and disruptive marketing.
Art Director at Visang Publishing
December 31, 2012 - July 21, 2025Joined a multinational team for research and development of an online English curriculum for after-school academies. Recruited and led the creative team developing UI, UX, and all visual media related to the project.
ESL Teacher at Sang Myun Elementary School
May 31, 2012 - July 21, 2025Prepared and delivered English curriculum for all grades including Kindergarten. Conducted after school classes.
ESL Tutor at Self-Employed
December 31, 2010 - July 21, 2025Provided private English lessons to foreign students tailored to their needs and abilities. Also taught conversation groups and business English.
ESL Teacher at Ojeon Elementary School
May 31, 2010 - July 21, 2025Prepared and delivered English curriculum for all grades and developed and taught a course for advanced students.
Freelance - Graphic Design, animation, video editing and branding at Self-Employed
November 1, 2023 - PresentI work with a range of clients, providing design services across print, digital, event collateral, animated videos and more. I assist junior freelancers and provide workshops and tutorials on branding and software.
Senior Graphic Designer at IQ-EQ
October 31, 2023 - July 21, 2025Primary point of brand management and production in a multinational investment services provider. Senior level design, brand development and management, systems analysis and development, curriculum development and training for brand use. Managing communication with colleagues at all business levels. Content acquisition and management of external service providers and online resources. Budget and billing administration. Management of junior team members.
Art Director, Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Self-Employed
March 31, 2021 - July 21, 2025Managed client communications and timely delivery, and hired junior designers to assist with larger tasks. Navigated the pandemic and local service provision lapses, stretching problem-solving abilities.
Art Director, Graphic Designer at MAMA Creative
November 30, 2020 - July 21, 2025Engaged in event planning and execution, digital and print marketing, disruptive marketing, product branding and publishing. Developed skills in animation and UX design.
Art Director, Graphic Designer at Leo Burnett
December 31, 2016 - July 21, 2025Performed ATL and BTL work from concept to execution in a fast-paced agency environment. Worked with brands like McDonalds, Dimension Data, Salvation Army, and Amstel. Gained experience in Digital, UI/UX, Print, and disruptive marketing.
Art Director at Visang Publishing
December 31, 2012 - July 21, 2025Joined a multinational team in research and development of an online English curriculum and led the creative team developing UI, UX, and all related visual media.
Freelance - Graphic Design, animation, video editing and branding at Freelance
November 1, 2023 - PresentI work with a range of clients, providing design services across print, digital, event collateral, animated videos and more. I assist a number of junior freelancers and give workshops and tutorials on branding and software.
Senior Graphic Designer at IQ-EQ
October 31, 2023 - July 21, 2025IQ-EQ is a multinational investment services provider. Although I began the role as senior graphic designer, the role has evolved to encompass far more. In a business of 5000, I am the primary point of brand management and production. My role includes design at a senior level, brand development and management, systems analysis and development, curriculum development and training for brand use, communication and assessment with colleagues at all levels of business, content development, acquisition and management of external service providers, acquisition and management of online resources, management of budgets and billing admin and management of my own junior team members.
Art Director, Graphic Designer at Freelance
March 31, 2021 - July 21, 2025With the permission of my employers, I had freelanced on an ongoing basis since 2014. During this time I focused on freelance, managing all client communications, timely delivery and also hired a number of junior designers to assist with larger tasks. This period gave me a chance to really stretch my problem-solving abilities as I negotiated the pandemic and significant local service provision lapses.
Art Director, Graphic Designer at MAMA Creative
November 1, 2020 - July 21, 2025MAMA offers a diverse range of services from event planning and execution, to digital and print marketing, disruptive marketing, product branding and publishing. Being a small agency, I was engaged on all of these levels, developing my existing skills and picking up a lot of new ones too. These include animating and UX.
Art Director, Graphic Designer at Leo Burnett
December 31, 2016 - July 21, 2025Leo Burnett offered me the opportunity to intern during my studies which provided a boost to my abilities, reflected in my university results. I went on to work full-time with the agency. At Leo, I got to work with brands like McDonalds, Dimension Data, Salvation Army and Amstel. The fast-paced system of production got me to think on my feet, grow a thick skin, and to learn a lot about time management. I performed ATL and BTL work, from concept to execution. This included Digital, UI/UX, Print and disruptive marketing.
Art Director at Visang Publishing
December 31, 2012 - July 21, 2025Visang is a well-known publishing house in South Korea. In 2012, I joined a multinational team in research and development of an online English curriculum that would become the basis of a system of after-school academies. I recruited and led the creative team that developed the UI and UX, and all visual media related to the project.
Freelance - Graphic Design, animation, video editing and branding at Self-employed
November 1, 2023 - PresentWorking with a range of clients providing design services across print, digital, event collateral, animated videos, and more. Assisting junior freelancers and conducting workshops and tutorials on branding and software.
Senior Graphic Designer at IQ-EQ
October 31, 2023 - July 21, 2025Primary point of brand management and production in a multinational investment services provider. Responsibilities include senior level design, brand development and management, systems analysis, curriculum development and training for brand use, communication with colleagues at all levels, external service provider management, acquisition of online resources, budget and billing administration, and managing junior team members.
Art Director, Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Self-employed
March 31, 2021 - July 21, 2025Managed all client communications and timely delivery, hired junior designers for larger tasks, and navigated challenges including the pandemic and service provision lapses.
Art Director, Graphic Designer at MAMA Creative
November 30, 2020 - July 21, 2025Engaged across event planning and execution, digital and print marketing, disruptive marketing, product branding, and publishing. Developed existing skills and acquired new skills such as animation and UX.
Art Director, Graphic Designer at Leo Burnett
December 31, 2016 - July 21, 2025Interned and later worked full-time managing fast-paced production projects. Worked with brands like McDonalds, Dimension Data, Salvation Army, and Amstel. Performed ATL and BTL work, from concept to execution, including digital, UI/UX, print, and disruptive marketing.
Art Director at Visang Publishing
December 31, 2012 - July 21, 2025Joined a multinational team developing an online English curriculum for after-school academies. Recruited and led the creative team for UI/UX and all visual media related to the project.
Graphic Designer, animation, video editing and branding (Freelance) at Freelance
November 1, 2023 - PresentProviding design services across print, digital, event collateral, animated videos and more. Assisting junior freelancers and conducting workshops and tutorials on branding and software.
Senior Graphic Designer at IQ-EQ
October 31, 2023 - August 6, 2025Served as primary point of brand management and production in a multinational investment services provider with 5000 employees. Responsibilities included senior-level design, brand development and management, systems analysis and development, curriculum development and training, communication with colleagues at all levels, managing external service providers and online resources, managing budgets and billing, and overseeing junior team members.
Art Director, Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Freelance
March 31, 2021 - August 6, 2025Managed client communications, timely delivery, and hired junior designers for larger projects. Adapted to challenges of the pandemic and local service provision issues.
Art Director, Graphic Designer at MAMA Creative
November 30, 2020 - August 6, 2025Engaged at all levels of event planning, digital and print marketing, disruptive marketing, product branding, and publishing. Developed skills in animation and UX design.
Art Director, Graphic Designer at Leo Burnett
December 31, 2016 - August 6, 2025Worked with brands such as McDonalds, Dimension Data, Salvation Army and Amstel. Gained fast-paced production experience in ATL and BTL work, including Digital, UI/UX, Print, and disruptive marketing from concept to execution.
Art Director at Visang Publishing
December 31, 2012 - August 6, 2025Joined a multinational team for research and development of an online English curriculum for after-school academies. Recruited and led the creative team that developed UI/UX and all related visual media.
ESL Teacher at Sang Myun Elementary School
May 31, 2012 - August 6, 2025Prepared and delivered the English curriculum for all grades including Kindergarten and conducted after school classes.
ESL Tutor at Self-Employed
December 31, 2010 - August 6, 2025Provided private lessons tailored to foreign students' needs and abilities. Also taught conversation groups and business English.
ESL Teacher at Ojeon Elementary School
May 31, 2010 - August 6, 2025Prepared and delivered English curriculum for all grades and developed and taught a course for advanced students.
Education
BCBC Visual Communication at Vega School of Brand Leadership
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016BA Psychology & Linguistics at University of the Witwatersrand
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008BCBC Visual Communication at Vega School of Brand Leadership
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016BA Psychology & Linguistics at University of the Witwatersrand
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008BCBC Visual Communication at Vega School of Brand Leadership
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016BA Psychology & Linguistics at University of the Witwatersrand
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008BCBC Visual Communication at Vega School of Brand Leadership
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016BA Psychology & Linguistics at University of the Witwatersrand
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008BCBC Visual Communication at Vega School of Brand Leadership
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016BA Psychology & Linguistics at University of the Witwatersrand
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008Bachelor's at Vega School of Brand Leadership
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Bachelor's at University of the Witwatersrand
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008BCBC Visual Communication at Vega School of Brand Leadership
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016BA Psychology & Linguistics at University of the Witwatersrand
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008BCBC Visual Communication (Distinction) at Vega School of Brand Leadership
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016BA Psychology & Linguistics at University of the Witwatersrand
January 1, 2008 - August 6, 2025Qualifications
IETB Train the Trainer
May 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024IETB Train the Trainer
May 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024IETB Train the Trainer
May 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024IETB Train the Trainer
May 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024IETB Train the Trainer
May 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024IETB Train the Trainer
May 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024IETB Train the Trainer
May 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024IETB Train the Trainer
May 1, 2024 - August 6, 2025Industry Experience
Financial Services, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Other
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