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WORK EXPERIENCE
Graphic Design: 10 years 5 months
Teaching: 4 years 3 months

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Diploma in Graphic Design - Bulawayo Polytechnic 2003 (Zimbabwe)
• Diploma in Education (Chinhoyi Technical Teachers College 1996) (Zimbabwe)
• National Certificate in Creative Art and Design (Zimbabwe) 1993
• Certificate - Introduction to Web Design (VEGA) Nov 2013

APPLE MACINTOSH (Adobe Creative Suite)
• Fluency in Adobe Photoshop CS6
• Adobe Illustrator CS6
• Adobe Indesign CS6
• Dreamweaver
• Flash MX
• HTML 5
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel

KNOWLEDGE OF
• Fireworks
• Coreldraw
• Quark Xpress
• Adobe Pagemaker
• Freehand MX
EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
• Conceptualizing
• Finished art
• Time management
• Branding/Brand development
• Deadline driven
• Attention to detail
• Good understanding of the latest design trends
• Preparing artwork for production
• Graphic design/layout for publications
• Creative flair, originality and a strong visual sense
• Strong computer skills

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Interpreting the client's business needs and developing a concept to suit their purpose.
• Developing design briefs by gathering information and data through research.
• Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts.
• Creating designs and artwork for a range of visual communications (e.g., brochures, invitations, event programs, advertisements, newsletters, graphic identities, informational graphics, event graphics, signage, direct mail, and other digital communications).
• Building vector maps, charts, graphs and other information graphics utilising Adobe Illustrator or appropriate medium and enhancing images or photographs using Adobe Photoshop.
• Perfecting presentation layouts for all presentations to clients and ensuring presentation standards in terms of templates, look and feel and data are consistent and aligned to branding standards.
• Excellent understanding of print production; can recommend appropriate printing methods, and has experience in developing complete specifications, reviewing proofs.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Freelancer (October 2012 - till Present)
Duties:
Graphic design/layout artist
Designing Newsletters, Annual Reports, Brochures, Websites and Logos
CLIENTS:
Nedbank, Annuity, SAICA, National Employment Fund (NEF), SAMSA,
Tashira Management Events, Old Mutual

Ince Agency (S.A) (September 2011 to September 2012)
Duties:
Graphic design/layout artist/Web Design layouts
Designing Newsletters, Annual Reports, Brochures, Websites and Logos
CLIENTS:
Nedbank, Altron, AMAP, Business Connexion, Digicore Holdings, MeduCapital, Ellies, Gijima, IDC, Kelly Group Pty Ltd, Liberty Group, Liberty Holdings, Massmart Holdings, Mpact Limited, Nedbank Group, Nedbank Group Limited, Old Mutual Business, Palabora Mining Company, RMB, Royal Canin, Standard Bank, SuperGroup, Hudaco

Russell and Asociates (S.A) Graphic Designer (May 2008 - August 2011)
Duties:
Graphic design/layout artist
Designing Newsletters, Annual Reports, Brochures, Websites and Logos
CLIENTS:
DRD Gold SA, Harmony Gold, RandRefinery, AngloGold Ashanti, Aquarius Platinum, Royal Bafokeng Holdings, Keaton Energy Holdings, PlatFields Ltd, Northam Platinum, Platmin

Sizanani Perception Consultants (S.A.) Graphic Designer
(September 2006 - April 2008)
Duties:
Graphic design/layout artist/ Desktop Publishing
Designing Brochures, Quarterly Reports and Annual Reports
CLIENTS:
Crew Gold [Canada, Philippines, Masara, Guinea],
Diamond Core Ltd

Think Tank Advertising - Graphic Designer
(January 2006 - August 2006)
Duties:
Graphic design/layout artist

FCB Zimbabwe - Graphic Designer
(January 2004 - December 2005)
Duties:
Graphic design/layout for publications
Ministry of Education (Zimbabwe) - Art Teacher
January 1997 - April 2001
4 Years 3 months teaching experience
Duties:
teaching Art classes
Guidance and Counseling