I am an innovative Animator and Digital Illustrator with over 20 years of experience transforming concepts into visually captivating stories across diverse media platforms.

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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.

  • 25 years' experience
  • Joined July 2025

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 13 roles

Supervisor · Exclusive BooksDec 2020 – Jul 2025 · 4 yrs 8 mos

Led teams, managed customer service, inventory, and sales monitoring. Conducted staff training, scheduling, visual merchandising, and handled administrative tasks in a retail environment.

Control Room Manager · THE COMMUNITY SECURITY ORGANISATION (CSO)Jan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

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.

Supervisor, Character Design & Modelling; Storyboarding & Visual Storytelling · Exclusive Books, JohannesburgJan 2010 – Dec 2020 · 11 yrs

Managed character design and modelling, storyboarding, and visual storytelling for store campaigns and promotional materials.

Lecturer · Boston Media HouseDec 2009 – Jul 2025 · 15 yrs 8 mos
Animator and Illustrator · Freddy HendrixApr 2009 – Jul 2025 · 16 yrs 4 mos
Admin Manager & Advisor to Director · Sequence in Motion (SiM)Jan 2006 – Present · 20 yrs 11 mos
Lecturer - Animation & Illustration · Boston Media HouseJan 2005 – Dec 2009 · 5 yrs
Animator & Illustrator · Sequence in Motion (SiM)Jan 2004 – Present · 22 yrs 11 mos

Education

Diploma · Boston Media House2001 – 2003
Diploma, Animation & Character Modelling · 3 Dimensional Studios2005 – 2009
Diploma, Animation & Character Modelling · Tri Dimensional Studios2005 – 2009

Certifications and awards

Diploma in Animation Rigging and Character Animation2004 – 2005
Character Modelling and Animation2003 – 2004
Diploma, Animation & Character Modelling2005 – 2009
Certificate, Character Modelling & Animation2005 – 2009

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