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I am a senior multimedia specialist and e-learning designer with over 15 years of experience leading the design and delivery of high-quality, user-centered multimedia content for corporate training and business-critical environments. I combine hands-on creative production with people leadership, project coordination, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement to drive measurable learning outcomes. I excel at translating complex technical and safety requirements into scalable learning solutions, and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging, accessible learning experiences. I leverage LMS platforms and data-informed evaluation to continuously improve learning solutions, strengthen brand consistency, and support business objectives.…I am a senior multimedia specialist and e-learning designer with over 15 years of experience leading the design and delivery of high-quality, user-centered multimedia content for corporate training and business-critical environments. I combine hands-on creative production with people leadership, project coordination, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement to drive measurable learning outcomes. I excel at translating complex technical and safety requirements into scalable learning solutions, and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging, accessible learning experiences. I leverage LMS platforms and data-informed evaluation to continuously improve learning solutions, strengthen brand consistency, and support business objectives.

Gerard van Rooy

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I am a senior multimedia specialist and e-learning designer with over 15 years of experience leading the design and delivery of high-quality, user-centered multimedia content for corporate training and business-critical environments. I combine hands-on creative production with people leadership, project coordination, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement to drive measurable learning outcomes. I excel at translating complex technical and safety requirements into scalable learning solutions, and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging, accessible learning experiences. I leverage LMS platforms and data-informed evaluation to continuously improve learning solutions, strengthen brand consistency, and support business objectives.…I am a senior multimedia specialist and e-learning designer with over 15 years of experience leading the design and delivery of high-quality, user-centered multimedia content for corporate training and business-critical environments. I combine hands-on creative production with people leadership, project coordination, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement to drive measurable learning outcomes. I excel at translating complex technical and safety requirements into scalable learning solutions, and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging, accessible learning experiences. I leverage LMS platforms and data-informed evaluation to continuously improve learning solutions, strengthen brand consistency, and support business objectives.

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I am a senior multimedia specialist and e-learning designer with over 15 years of experience leading the design and delivery of high-quality, user-centered multimedia content for corporate training and business-critical environments. I combine hands-on creative production with people leadership, project coordination, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement to drive measurable learning outcomes.

I excel at translating complex technical and safety requirements into scalable learning solutions, and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging, accessible learning experiences. I leverage LMS platforms and data-informed evaluation to continuously improve learning solutions, strengthen brand consistency, and support business objectives.

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Work Experience

Freelance Creative Professional at Self-Employed (Centurion, Pretoria)

January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2004

Delivered 3D animation, logo and website design, and brand identities for diverse clients; produced a 3D advertisement for Waltons; designed complete website solutions for an insurance company; developed brand identity and logos for an emerging software company.

Senior Multimedia Specialist / e-Learning Designer / Instructional Designer at The Boiler Room

October 1, 2012 - June 30, 2025

Lead design and delivery of high-quality, user-centered multimedia content for corporate training and business-critical environments. Founded the Developer LMS Department in 2014 and served as Lead Moodle LMS Developer and Designer (2015-2025). Created interactive e-learning, 3D animation, simulations, and visual storytelling aligned to regulatory and compliance standards. Collaborated with multinational clients across energy, mining, and industrial sectors; built cross-functional, scalable learning solutions.

Freelance 3D Artist / Designer at Self-Employed

January 1, 2004 - December 1, 2006

Delivered 3D animations, website designs, and logo creation for diverse clients; created 3D advertisements (e.g., Waltons via Lode Studios partnership); designed complete website solutions for an insurance company; developed brand identities and logos for emerging software companies; built a reputation for innovative design solutions and client collaboration.

Senior Multimedia Specialist | e-Learning Designer | Instructional Designer at The Boiler Room

October 1, 2012 - June 1, 2025

Led design and delivery of high-quality e-learning content and 3D animation for corporate training programs. Built interactive solutions, managed cross-functional collaboration, and leveraged LMS platforms to achieve measurable learning outcomes. Key achievements include founding the Developer Department (2014) and serving as Lead Moodle LMS Developer and Designer (2015-2025). Worked across energy, mining, and industrial sectors delivering interactive e-learning, 3D animation, simulations, and visual storytelling; contributed to all aspects of production pipelines and client engagements; animated main characters for major projects such as 'The Body Defenders' 3D movie.

3D Asset Modeller at ACTA

January 1, 2009 - December 1, 2014

Modelled various 3D assets for feature animation production.

Freelance Portfolio & 3D Artist at ArtStation

January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2004

Produced portfolio materials, showreels, and professional samples showcasing 3D animation and design work.

Animator / Modeler at Self-Employed

January 1, 2004 - December 1, 2006

Delivered 3D animations, website designs and logo creation for diverse clients; created 3D advertisements (e.g., Walton's via Lodé Studios partnership); designed complete website solutions for an insurance company; developed brand identities and logos for an emerging software company; built a reputation for innovative design solutions and client collaboration.

Animation Modeller at ACT Animation

January 1, 2009 - December 1, 2014

Animated and modeled various 3D assets for feature animation production.