Ryan Africa Design Resume APRIL 2014
PERSONAL
RYAN AFRICA DESIGN RESUME
ADDRESS: EMAIL: MOBILE:
27 Barbel Road, Zeekoevlei, Cape Town, South Africa, 7941 rtafrica@gmail.com +27 (0)83 462 4229
NATIONALITY: IDENTITY NUMBER: EQUITY STATUS: HOME LANGUAGE: OTHER LANGUAGES:
South African 7909015037083 Coloured English Afrikaans
Portfolio: http://be.net/AF01
Dear Hiring Manager, I am currently the marketing designer for Struik Christian Media previously part of the Times Media Group and MapStudio where I am tasked with all the marketing design requirements for the business while maintaining strong brand awareness. I started my career in the design/publishing industry at New Holland Publishing in 2001 as DTP operator/cartographer and worked on various publications from large books to small pocket maps, packaging and magazine advertisements. A current resume detailing my work experience and educational background is enclosed for your perusal along with links to a few of the projects I have worked on (http://be.net/AF01). I would appreciate your review of my CV and I will avail myself for an interview for the position.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY Adobe Illustrator CS5/CS6 Adobe InDesign CS5/CS6 Adobe Photoshop CS5/CS6 Adobe Dreamweaver/CS6 Freehand 10 / Mx Quark Express HTML / CSS fundamentals Microsoft Office Arc Map
PERSONAL SKILLS Objective To work in a creative, challenging environment where I am able to develop and grow my creative skills and professional experiences and meet the expectations of the organization.
Work Experience September 2013 – present Struik Christian Media (CUM Books) - Marketing Designer – Print & Online I am responsible for designing the marketing material and ensuring consistency in the company’s brands. Print and online catalogues, advertisments, point of sale material (book stands), posters, flyers, packageing, signage, micro-sites, newsletters, presentations, website maintenance as well as website and product mockups.
Projects Completed SCM 2015 Daily planner catalogue: http://issuu.com/struikchristianmedia/docs/2015_daily_planners_issuu SCM 2014 Showcase: http://prezi.com/ymbz1xiamdlt/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy Lira book launch: http://bit.ly/Ldq3jK Lloyd Cele book launch: http://bit.ly/L9Ndrj Joyce Meyer - 25 year anniversary campaign Louis Britz book launch Retief Burger book launch Magazine and newspaper Ad’s (YOU, Beeld, Leef, Times) Exclusive Books, CNA posters and vouchers Pull up banners, catalogues, monthly emailers and competition sites Video edits: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JaL2YksQo4&list=UUnXPmFevNxu-Rk-ZTSidbpQ&index=1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1MQhkQL6qY&list=UUnXPmFevNxu-Rk-ZTSidbpQ&index=4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1MQhkQL6qY&list=UUnXPmFevNxu-Rk-ZTSidbpQ&index=4
Problem solving Thinking creatively Attention to detail Communication skills
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS Graphic Design and Processes Art and Design (N4 – N6) College of Cape Town 1998 - 2000
Web fundamentals (Short course) Web design theory HTML & CSS Concept Interactive October 2011 UCT GetSmater online learning Web design December 2013
REFERENCES
Sandy Christie Company - Galaxy Jewelers Designation - Previous Marketing Manager Tel Numbers - 082 782 3483 E-mail - schristie@galaxyjewellers.com John Loubser Company - MapStudio Designation - Publisher Tel - 021 460 5400 Email - johnl@mapstudio.co.za Elaine Fick Company - MapStudio Designation - Project manager Tel - 021 460 5400 Email - elainef@mapstudio.co.za
MAGAZINE ADVERTISMENTS
Ad Design
Software
Designing various advertisements according to brief for Struik Christain Media and MapStudio
InDesign Illustrator Photoshop
CATALOGUE DESIGN
http://www.struikchristianmedia.co.za/catalogue/CatalogueAug_Oct_2013/ash/ippingbook.swf Catalogue Design
Software
Quarterly catalogue designs for Struik Christian Media and MapStudio
InDesign Illustrator Photoshop
EMAIL NEWSLETTERS
Languages HTML
Newsletters
Software
Design monthly newsletters for new products and campaings
Illustrator Photoshop Acrobat
WEB BANNERS
Banner Design Email and website banners
Software: Photoshop
MICRO SITES
http://www.mapstudio.co.za/childrens_products/index.html
http://www.mapstudio.co.za/trailrunnersguide/index.php
Children’s Products
Software
Languages
Trail Runner’s Guide
Software
Languages
Project Involvement Website Design
Illustrator Photoshop
HTML CSS PHP
Project Involvement Website Design
Illustrator Photoshop
HTML CSS PHP
BOOKS
NG Africa Adventure Atlas
Active Learning SA
Diving with Giants
Project Involvement: DTP Cartography
Project Involvement: Illustration Project Cartography Graphs (info graphics)
Project Involvement: Map Illustration
Software: Illustrator Photoshop Freehand Acrobat
Ultimate Africa Atlas
Software:
Project Involvement: Designer Senior Project Cartographer
Photoshop Freehand Acrobat
Software: InDesign Illustrator Photoshop Freehand
Software: Photoshop Freehand
ILLUSTRATION
Active Learning SA Illustration and cartograohy for a range of educational atlases. [South Africa, Botswana, Kenya and Tanzania]
Software InDesign Illustrator Photoshop Freehand
Packaging http://www.mapstudio.co.za/childrens_products/index.html Package design and illustration for exciting range of Educational Products.
Software InDesign Illustrator Photoshop