I am an innovative Animator and Digital Illustrator with over 20 years of experience transforming concepts into visually captivating stories across diverse media platforms. My expertise spans 2D/3D animation, storyboarding, character design, and visual storytelling. I am proficient in industry-standard tools such as Maya, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and Adobe Premiere Pro to deliver exceptional results. I have a proven track record as a project leader, freelancer, and educator, with a passion for mentoring creative talent and guiding production teams from pre-production to final delivery. I collaborate closely with clients, conduct competitor and trend analyses, and shape creative direction to ensure alignment with project goals and brand identity.

I am an innovative Animator and Digital Illustrator with over 20 years of experience transforming concepts into visually captivating stories across diverse media platforms. My expertise spans 2D/3D animation, storyboarding, character design, and visual storytelling. I am proficient in industry-standard tools such as Maya, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and Adobe Premiere Pro to deliver exceptional results. I have a proven track record as a project leader, freelancer, and educator, with a passion for mentoring creative talent and guiding production teams from pre-production to final delivery. I collaborate closely with clients, conduct competitor and trend analyses, and shape creative direction to ensure alignment with project goals and brand identity.

Available to hire

I am an innovative Animator and Digital Illustrator with over 20 years of experience transforming concepts into visually captivating stories across diverse media platforms. My expertise spans 2D/3D animation, storyboarding, character design, and visual storytelling. I am proficient in industry-standard tools such as Maya, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and Adobe Premiere Pro to deliver exceptional results.

I have a proven track record as a project leader, freelancer, and educator, with a passion for mentoring creative talent and guiding production teams from pre-production to final delivery. I collaborate closely with clients, conduct competitor and trend analyses, and shape creative direction to ensure alignment with project goals and brand identity.

See more

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Control Room Manager at THE COMMUNITY SECURITY ORGANISATION (CSO)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Performed daily control room tasks with high integrity and efficiency, including monitoring CCTV and reporting unusual activity to necessary departments. Ensured the safety, efficiency, and smooth operation of equipment and systems while adhering to established protocols. Attended to community members in emergency situations.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at SiM-Sequence in Motion
January 1, 2004 - Present
Responsible for the creative vision and overseeing all aspects of production from pre-production design to post-production. Worked with teams across departments to ensure final products align with the intended style and story. Conducted market research, built strategic client relationships, and managed finances and budgets to maximize profitability.
Supervisor at Exclusive Books
December 31, 2020 - July 15, 2025
Led teams, managed customer service, inventory, and sales monitoring. Conducted staff training, scheduling, visual merchandising, and handled administrative tasks in a retail environment.
Animator and Illustrator at Freddy Hendrix
April 30, 2009 - July 15, 2025
Specialized in 3D animation, illustration, and design across media platforms including motion graphics, TV commercials, and online animation. Responsibilities included concept development, storyboarding, character design, 2D/3D animation, client collaboration, project management, and team collaboration.
Lecturer at Boston Media House
December 31, 2009 - July 15, 2025
Implemented curriculum and taught clay animation and Photoshop. Supervised projects, assessed students, mentored creative talent, participated in market research, and stayed updated on industry software and trends.
Intern at Holy Cow
February 28, 2002 - July 15, 2025
Assisted in developing animation concepts, created storyboards, supported character and background design, produced 2D and 3D animations, collaborated with clients and project teams, managed tasks to meet deadlines, and participated in brainstorming and research.
Chief Executive Officer at Sequence in Motion (SiM)
January 1, 2004 - Present
Oversees creative production pipeline, leads project planning, and mentors teams; responsible for pre-production to final delivery.
Supervisor, Character Design & Modelling; Storyboarding & Visual Storytelling at Exclusive Books, Johannesburg
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2020
Managed character design and modelling, storyboarding, and visual storytelling for store campaigns and promotional materials.
Animator & Illustrator at Freddy Hendrix
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2009
Created concept art and animated content for client projects and publications; contributed to advertising and media campaigns.
Animation Intern at Holy Cow Creative
January 1, 2001 - February 28, 2002
Gained foundational experience in animation and illustration; built portfolio with client-facing work.
Lecturer - Animation & Illustration at Boston Media House
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009
Delivered lectures in animation and illustration; developed curriculum materials and assessed student work.
Animator & Illustrator at Sequence in Motion (SiM)
January 1, 2004 - Present
Lead concept development, storyboard, 2D/3D animation, character design, and visual storytelling; produced assets across diverse media platforms for clients such as Exclusive Books; led projects from pre-production to final delivery; collaborated with clients and cross-functional teams to meet creative goals.
Admin Manager & Advisor to Director at Sequence in Motion (SiM)
January 1, 2006 - Present
Managed day-to-day operations, maintained logs and reports, and coordinated cross-department communication; oversaw incident reporting, security liaising, and stakeholder updates; implemented documentation and archival practices to support project governance.

Education

Diploma at Boston Media House
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003
Diploma, Animation & Character Modelling at 3 Dimensional Studios
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009
Diploma, Animation & Character Modelling at Tri Dimensional Studios
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Diploma in Animation Rigging and Character Animation
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Character Modelling and Animation
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Diploma, Animation & Character Modelling
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009
Certificate, Character Modelling & Animation
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet