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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: *******@*****.***
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: *******@*****.***
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
*******@*****.***
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