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Work history

GSM / Mercury September 2008 to the present

Creative Director

tags: design • creative director • art director • advertising • communications • creative

How would you describe your time at GSM / Mercury?

Works with a team of interactive designers, web developers, art directors and copywriters in the development of public policy campaigns for various clients including AT&T.

DraftFCB May 2005 to July 2008

Creative Group Head

tags: award winning • project management • experiential • advertising • leadership • copywriting • design • photography • management • art director • creative director • strategic planning • relationship builder • craftsmanship

How would you describe your time at DraftFCB?

Managed a team of graphic designers, web developers, art directors and copywriters in the development of brand and product campaigns that consistently won awards and achieved client???s marketing objectives.

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Semiotics Advertising May 2004 to May 2005

Creative Director

tags: leader • copywriting • management • strategic • relationship builder • project management • art direction • tactical planning • design • creative

How would you describe your time at Semiotics Advertising?

Provided art direction, copywriting, strategy and leadership, directing the creative team in increasing billings from R55 million ($8 million) to over R120 million ($17.6 million) in under 5 months through proactive proposals generation.

8 Seconds: Image and Brand Creation January 2002 to May 2004

Senior Art Director

tags: branding • 3d exteriors • experiential • design • project management • art direction

How would you describe your time at 8 Seconds: Image and Brand ...?

Led a team of graphic designers, 3D artists and environmental designers in the development and rollout of national presence branding campaigns in both urban and rural areas.

Cas Graphics cc May 2000 to January 2002

Managing Member / Designer

tags: copywriting • art direction • business management • leadership • relationship builder • design • tactical planning

How would you describe your time at Cas Graphics cc?

Started this small design agency after securing a deal to produce marketing collateral for 3 government departments, including the Department of Health, Trade and Industry and the Department of Environmental Affairs.

Minuteman Press SA November 1999 to May 2000

Graphic Designer

tags: management • finishing • design • printing • production • relationship builder

How would you describe your time at Minuteman Press SA?

Managed a team of machine minders and finishing artists. Responsible for the design, repro, retouching and color correction of all printing jobs whilst managing the day-to-day operations including client service, administration, stock and quality control.

Education

Vega Brand Communications School February 2004 to August 2004

Certificate in Website Construction

tags: flash • html • dreamweaver

University of South Africa (UNISA) - Continuing... February 2004 to the present

B Com (Marketing)

tags: accounting • general management • commercial law • marketing management • tourism management • business management • economics

Design Center - Affiliate of Nottingham Trent, UK January 1996 to November 1999

BA (Graphic Design)

tags: graphic design • principles and theory of design • technology and professional p... • experiential learning • communications • critical studies

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