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A little about myself CV Contents Index

I'm an experienced, multi-disciplined World Class 'Web & P1

Design All-Rounder' with over 13 years' experience (over Introduction, Areas of

**,*** ***rs) in the following fields: Web Design and expertise, Personality

Development, Interface Design (both web and software), Profile, Graphic & Web design

Print and Digital Graphics Design. I have worked for keywords & short descriptions

several large and well known corporates (including

kulula.com, simfy africa.com, eXactmobile, etc) and have P2

been an integral part of their web teams and projects. Software design keywords and

I'm strong technically and creatively which makes me a description;

very versatile and useful resource. This ability also sets Current employer:

me apart from most of my peers. I have both Mac and PC exactmobile.com.

experience.

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Employment History

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Personal Info, Skills Matrix,

I have many years of experience in the Retail, Small Business and Corporate

environments. This has given me an excellent understanding and grasp of the different

requirements and demands of each respective environment. I have also been doing

freelance work for several years, completing a wide variety of projects and tasks. All

this has been instrumental in giving me the experience and insights required to running

a business, and have effectively enabled me to become a complete or 'one stop',

'do-it-all' solution. If you have any questions or if you'd like to arrange an

interview, please feel free to contact me. Thank you.

I'm applying for any of the following Basis and Contact Details

positions: Availability

Web design / front-end development Contract or Tel: 084-***-****

CMS and eCommerce websites Permanent Alternative phone number: 084

Software Interface Design (XAML & WPF Available 919 3963

and Win-Forms) immediately Email: ab91vx@r.postjobfree.com

Graphic design (Print and/or Digital)

Mobile Application Interface designer

and more

Some Strong Points

Out-the-box thinking, creativity and innovation and a never-give-up, 'can-do-it'

attitude are some of my strongest points, all of which I apply to any task that I

undertake. Also, having a broad skill set, I am able to apply techniques and skills

'cross-discipline', for example: applying layout and typeset knowledge learned from DTP

to Web Design and applying Web techniques to Software interface design and visa-versa

(SVGs, XAML, Glows etc).

Having these qualities allows me to push the limits of professional design and

development. Additionally, with a history of working in professional environments and

customer focused areas, I have developed a strong customer driven, professional,

efficient, pro-active and organised work ethic.

Personality Profile

Friendly and optimistic, Positive attitude Quick Learner and always willing to learn.

Capable of picking up and

Dedicated and reliable individual mastering new technologies and creative

Creative and Innovative styles quickly and easily

Professional work ethic and attitude Communicate well with staff on all levels

Structured and Organised work ethic Excellent customer relations skills -

Excellent attention to detail external as well as internal customers

Strong focus, perseverance and endurance. Work well on my own; self-starter

i.e. I have the ability to repeat Versatile and adaptable to changing

repetitive menial tasks 'ad infinitum', circumstance

without losing focus, pace and attention Cope well in times of stress

to detail Excellent command of the written and spoken

Deadline driven word

Team player Great admin skills; natural born

administrator

Analytical / problem solving and 'reverse

engineering' mind-set.

Graphic Design Quick Keywords & Description (i.e. in a Nutshell)

Professional 'Ad Agency' Vector Tracing I'm not limited to just one style of design

class Vector and can successfully design according to a

Golden Ratio and Grid Deep-etching client's specifications. I can design for

based design layouts Label Designs both Print and Digital. Furthermore, I can

and templates Layouts, Covers, copy and design any style (useful for picking

Logos and complete C.I. up someone else's work). I also keep track of

Catalogues and the latest developments in the fields of

(incl. docs) Magazines Graphic Design (incl. DTP, Art and software),

Web Graphics and Banners Vector Graphics and as a result, I'm continuously improving

(incl. icons) my skills. I have a very good eye for quality

Professional Ads Wire-frames, flow graphic design and font usage. My style is

Professional charts clean, balanced, 'tight', modern, functional

Photo-manipulation Software visuals and professional.

Artwork + Wow / interfaces

Backgrounds

Fluent in the following Corel X5 (i.e. Vector and Raster. Versions v12 - X5). Corel is

Software: preferred, although I can use Adobe software also

Web Design and Development Quick Keywords & Description

World-Class standards Interface and GUI I've been involved since the start of the

compliant websites design commercial Internet / web era (2000). As a

(dynamic or static) Multiple result, I've witnessed many changes, new

Online stores / resolution technologies, browsers and innovations

eCommerce support throughout the years and have had to adapt to

Full Joomla websites SVG and PNG all of it.

(CMS) techniques I know what it takes to create a world-class

Templating (Responsive) Browser website, how to maintain and run it and how

Advanced HTML 4 + HTML5 Compatibility it is essential to - and how it integrates

CSS3 Expert into - a company's overall functioning and

PHP + MySQL Website into an overall marketing strategies. Additionally, I

CSS: incl. Advanced application have a knack for identifying important

filter effects and CSS Technical Tables information and displaying a lot of

Typeset Design + print. Converting large information on a site without making it look

jQuery /Javascript quantities of too cluttered. I have an excellent 'standards

/DHTML information and compliant' coding ability, innovative mindset

Strong 'Hand-coding' tables and excellent attention to detail. I know how

ability SEO and Web to use space effectively, as well as creating

Tracking easy, efficient and effective navigation and

Web Forms (Fabrik page layouts. + Advanced Social Media

etc) knowledge (viral etc)

Software & Technology VS .Net,NetBeans IDE 7.2+, Sublime Text, DreamWeaver. Joomla

Packages: 1.15 to 2.5+, OXID CE 4.5, Magento 7.1.2 +

Software Interface Design and Front-end development + An Achievement Milestone: Comair

EFB

Modern, cutting-edge Software GUIs I have successfully designed and developed

XAML + WPF Coding and Styling several Software GUIs throughout my career.

SVG & XAML graphics The most recent and noteworthy is Comair EFB.

Corel / Design to XAML 'translation'

Can style complete list of software I was the head (and only) Interface Designer

interface elements (buttons, checkboxes, & Graphic Designer / developer on the

scroll bars, etc) including Control project. We were the first to use WPF and

Styles, Grid Views etc XAML (next generation, cutting edge

Transparencies, Glow Styles, Watermarks, technology) in the country. What made it a

Grids, Datagrids, and more serious challenge was that I had to learn the

WPF 'Style Sheet' or Resource Dictionary technology and how to code it from scratch.

Can style a variety of Software interfaces i.e. 'Self-Educate'. Then I had to convert my

(CMS, EFBs, Point of sales, Internal Corel design and graphics to XAML and WPF

software programmes) (coded glows, transparencies etc).

Can style Mobile Software Interfaces (C++ The project was and still is a major success

using Airplay SDK) as well as design and has contributed to the success of other

interfaces for Silverlight devices in the Comair Software programs. I'm very happy that

future I could contribute to the team and success of

the project with the GUI. The completion of

the project has directly affected and

improved my Web Design skills and abilities

(glow effects, SVGs and PNGs). I can now

transition into Silverlight and HTML 5.0 as

well as WebGL more easily.

Some Comair EFB facts:

World & Top Class Software Interface

Next Gen Vector XAML Interface

Program is integral and critical to flying and operating a Comair / kulula Aircraft --

It flies on all Comair / kulula flights daily.

Used by each of Comair's pilots and ground-staff

IATA Certified, many compliments from local and international pilots and airlines.

Program is now worth millions of dollars.

Negotiations for sales to other South African and International Airlines are currently

underway

Software Packages of Software Visual studio TFS 2008 / 2010; Corel X5; Microsoft Blend.

Interface Design XAML & WPF. Older: Windows forms

and Magic

Recent Previous Employment Details: eXactmobile.com, simfy Africa, Eagle Ray Ventures,

Unwired Media

About [pic]http://www.simfyafrica.com

I recently worked for a billionaire businessman for http://hub.simfyafrica.com/

his major companies: eXactmobile (provides mobile

services i.e. sms services, mobile competitions etc.

owned by Primedia.com).

And Simfy Africa (africa's first music streaming

service). I also did work for several of his

international, local and smaller businesses in his

Eagle Ray Venture Group: Unwired Media, Cogmo, Ballet

Schule am See, Pertwood Farm, etc.

Employed from November 2011 to August 2013. Duration:

1 year and 8 months +

Employed as an 'All Rounder'. Official title: Web

Master / Front End Web Developer

Reason for leaving: Career growth

[pic]www.exactmobile.com

Task, duties and responsibilities in brief:

Integral part of Web, Dev and Marketing Creation of campaign specific (i.e. Once

teams. Serving major role in delivering off) web sites / pages (Valentines

Departmental and Company objectives competitions etc)

Main provider of web services to the Web Tracking (Google Analytics). Implemented

company (websites, CSS + HTML, jQuery Event Tracking (page views, link tracking),

expertise share etc). Goal Tracking and setting up Goals

Handled all web updates on all sites and Cross Browser Compatibility optimisation +

implemented Work Orders received directly application on all major sites

from business owner, marketing and other Creation of Javascript / jQuery task

departments. Liaised directly with business specific functions as well as mini

owner in Switzerland programmes and interfaces

Designed and built major and minor websites Maintenance, bug fixing and optimisation

for companies in group as well as performed tasks on sites

revamps, updates and skinning on existing Daily Website checking. Daily Work Tasks +

sites other reports

Online stores: Created and maintained Newsletters: 'Code for design' and

several Virtuemart Online stores and Online implementation of newsletters for four major

Catalogues companies. This includes all simfy

Banner updates, Press Releases, News newsletters. Also setup user newsletter

section updates lists

Custodian of several Joomla sites. Also RSVP Web Forms. Created advanced RSVP forms

handled full upgrades (articles, users, + Reports (Fabrik)

modules etc) from older versions to latest SEO Analysis, Implementation, Updates

(example" from 1.5 to 2.5+, etc) Social Media Share Campaigns Implementation

Created several Joomla Website Templates + link coding

from scratch Created graphics for specific campaigns /

Implemented and Managed several Advanced websites

Joomla Extensions / Modules such as Fabrik, Creating / Coding custom Magento Template

Banners, Newsfeeds, SEF tools, Security Managing team for new Magento online store

Tools, Upgrade Tools

Achievements

Team Leader on new online store (research, delegating, managing data capturers +

implementation of Magento store) : http://www.tombo.co.za

Magento: Developed and completed a huge Magento online store (over 10k products)

Designed and implemented (coded) eXactmobile.com - the main company site

Handled all updates to simfy info hub (howto videos, press releases, data bundle updates

etc) as well as the simfy corporate site

Designed and implemented (coded) several smaller sites, Steam in Action and Dr Colins

etc

Designed and implemented several campaign specific sites

References:

Please contact me for a complete list of references

As I'm currently working at the company, please do not contact them directly without my

permission

Previous Employment History

Company Dates, Designation, Responsibilities & Reasons

for leaving

About: South Africa's largest online retailer -

[pic] Low Cost Airline

Dates: Employed April 2008 - February 2011,

Duration: Three years

Employed as: 'All Rounder'. Official title: Web

master assistant

Teams: Web and Development teams

Reason for leaving: Career growth and new focus

on freelance projects

Task, Duties and responsibilities in brief:

Day to day running of kulula.com (ASP + CMS HTML

website)

Integral part of Web team -- played major role

in delivering Departmental and Company

objectives

Responsible for the implementation and updates

of all front-end Banners, managing the Banner

schedule and generating Banner

Web-Analytics Statistics

Handled majority of front-end updates to

kulula.com and Comair.co.za. I.e. CMS, HTML,

CSS, Javascript, XMLs, RSS feeds etc.

Implemented Change Requests (CRs) received from

Business and Marketing

Implemented site wide tasks and maintenance:

Standards compliant conversion and Re-Branding

(3 times)

Daily Staging Environment Backups / Partial &

Weekly deployments

Creation and coding of Javascript mini

programmes and functions

Tasked with browser compatibility

Aircraft gallery, Voucher page development etc

Head Interface designer, developer and Graphic

Designer for Comair EFB (working with Dev Team

and Pilots)

Graphic Designer / 'Styler' for CCIS - 'Comair

Check In System'

Other Airlines / Competitors Research, Analysis

and Study

Various Freelance Clients DATES: July 2006 - March 2008

DESIGNATION: Web designer and Graphic Designer

RESPONSIBILITIES: Designed Websites, Corporate

Identities, Print Ads, Print Catalogues, Logo

tracing and vector art & tracing for corporate

clothing and show stands.

REASON FOR LEAVING: Offer to work for one of

the top companies in South Africa: kulula.com

Optimise DATES: May 2005 - June 2006

DESIGNATION: Head Web / Graphic / Software

Interface Designer

RESPONSIBILITIES: Designed Web Applications

GUIs, Websites, Software Interfaces, Marketing

Material, Corporate Identities

MILESTONES: Several Top-class UIs for Web

Applications + Software Interface

REASON FOR LEAVING: Company Liquidated

AKIRA - Akitech Distributors (Pty) Ltd DATES: January 2005 - May 2005

DESIGNATION: Head Graphic Designer/DTP Operator

and Marketing Planner

RESPONSIBILITIES: Liaising with Advertising

Agency and providing information and photos for

print campaigns as well as scheduling and

overseeing campaigns. Canvassing product

information and designing marketing brochures,

Ads and A3 spreads.

REASON FOR LEAVING: Company Liquidated

UK Travel Spend time in the UK on a working holiday from

mid 2003 to end 2004, travelling and doing

various 'casual' jobs such as bar work,

receptionist & night porter

African Adrenalin DATES: June 2002 to June 2003

DESIGNATION: Head Web Master / Designer

ACHIEVEMENTS: Completion of several large

African Safari Websites, As well as my first

'Show Case' website

REASON FOR LEAVING: Birthday gift for overseas

travel / working holiday

Mitsubishi Corporation YBG/ DATES: January 2001 - May 2002

MultiConnect (Pty) Ltd DESIGNATION: IT Technician/ Network

Administrator RESPONSIBILITIES: Onsite IT

Administration & Helpdesk (Hardware and

software support)

REASON FOR LEAVING: Decided to turn my Web

design and Graphic design into a fulltime career

Photoweb-SA DATES: May 2000 - January 2001

DESIGNATION: Graphics Designer and Web Designer

and Shop Sales Person

RESPONSIBILITIES: Designing & developing the

website, designing Glossy-Magazine Ads for

Photoweb, running the store, dealing with

clients and photo-editing

REASON FOR LEAVING: Corporate Career path

opportunities

Skills Matrix (Please see page 1 and 2 for additional information on my Graphic Design,

Web Development and Software Design abilities)

Technology Years

HTML 13

CSS 13

DHTML and Javascript 13

PHP + MySQL 7

Joomla CMS 5

WPF + XAML (Silverlight foundation) 2

Magic E-Developer Visual Editor / Form 2

Designer

Software

Corel Graphic Suite (Vector + Raster) 12+

NetBeans, Visual Studio .Net 7+

DreamWeaver 13

Windows 17+

MS Office 17+

MS-DOS, PC-DOS + Advanced .BAT files 15+

scripting

OS/2 Warp 3

Personal Information

Full Names Theodore Simon du Plooy

Contact Details Tel: 084-***-****

Alternative phone number: 084-***-****

Email: ab91vx@r.postjobfree.com

Citizenship South African

Location Boskruin, JHB Northern Suburbs

Preferred Location to work in Northern Suburbs, In-and-around Johannesburg,

Westrand

Driver's Licence and own car Yes

Criminal Record None

Health Excellent

Education, Qualification and Experience:

Web Design, Graphic Design and Software Tertiary A+ (CompTIA Certified)

Interface Design PHP & MySQL Course N+ (Networks - Hardware

Self Taught Completion - IntoWeb and Software Support) -

Over 13 years or 10 000++ hours of Computer Training Course Completion

solid, real-world experience Institute (Sandton) - MCSE (Microsoft

2006 Certified Systems

New Horizons Computer Engineer) - Course

Training College Completion

(Randburg) - 2000

High School: Linden Ho rskool, Johannesburg, South Africa - Graduated: 1999 (Matric)

I hope that you find the above information satisfactory. Should you require

any additional information or if you have any questions, please feel free

to contact me.

Sincerely

Theodore du Plooy

084-***-****

ab91vx@r.postjobfree.com

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