Carl Venter /073*******. ad3wkx@r.postjobfree.com

POSITIONS SOUGHT

1. Graphic design, production or marketing role in advertising, creative industries or corporate marketing department.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Graphic designer with 18 years’ experience as a freelancer, business owner, in an advertising agency, and in a corporate environment. Skilled in conceptualising and developing creative solutions to meet varying client requirements and serve different target audiences. Deadline-driven and passionate about excellence. Innovative and independent thinker. An enthusiastic team member, and able to lead and motivate a creative team.

BIOGRAPHICAL INFO

Born Port Elizabeth, 27 July 1968

Nationality South African

Driver's licence Yes (passenger vehicle and motorbike) Languages English and Afrikaans

Health Excellent

EDUCATION

2007: New Horizons: Macromedia Flash

2007: Boardwalk Training Centre: Performance Management Systems 2006: Boardwalk Training Centre: Targeted Selection 2005: Boardwalk Training Centre: Supervisory Development Programme 2005: Boardwalk Training Centre: Management Development Programme 2002: Boardwalk Training Centre: Performance Management Systems 2001: Boardwalk Training Centre: Interaction Management 2000: University of Port Elizabeth, Management Development Centre: Strategic Marketing 1990-92: Port Elizabeth Technikon: National Diploma Graphic Art 1989: Technisa: Certificate in Paint Technology

1986: Victoria Park High School: Matriculated

WORK EXPERIENCE

October 2019 to date: GM Villa Tuscana

September 2019 to date: Freelance Designer

November 2015 to August 2019: Owner/Manager - Planet Paintball Business owner: driving marketing and promotions in traditional and social media, customer relations and managing bookings, stock control, ordering, and maintaining equipment. Fulfilling customers’ catering requirements. Organizing and training staff and ongoing mentoring. November 2015 to August 2019: Owner/Manager - The Mill Bar and Venue Responsible for stocking and maintaining the bar, managing staff shifts and training. Catering for functions when needed. Liaising with caterers and decorators. Budgeting and staff salaries. October 2000 – November 2015: Senior Graphic Artist/DTP Manager - The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World

Appointed to The Boardwalk marketing department in the run-up to opening of the facility in order to develop the brand and promotional material. Once The Boardwalk was operational, my office was responsible for all advertising, marketing, promotional and internal communication material for the centre’s diverse clients (i.e. retail, gaming, promotions, human resources), developing briefs and creative solutions in line with The Boardwalk’s marketing and public relations strategies, and corporate identity specifications. These encompassed print, digital and multimedia materials. I participated in the development of corporate identity, marketing and advertising strategies, and acted as an advisor on all aspects of design and advertising for all departments of The Boardwalk. My role also incorporated negotiation and liaison with suppliers (repro, printing, media representatives, stationery etc) and supervision and management of two assistants. My ability to conceptualise and deliver solutions quickly, together with good people skills, enabled me to deliver an all-round quality service. Highlights

• Re-Designing Splash Festival advertising

• Designing Environmental Management Systems Brochure and Posters

• Designing and implementing a corporate identity for advertising of The Boardwalk 2011-2013: Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber (NMBBC) On a freelance basis, I redesigned the Business Chamber’s Infocom magazine in line with their new name and corporate identity and was engaged for the next two years in designing and laying-out the quarterly magazine to print-ready artwork.

1997 to 2000: Graphic Designer - Trio Advertising, Port Elizabeth Conceptualisation and design of various media for the agency’s clients, including Tourism PE, Nestlé, Mohair SA, Delta Foundation, Algorax, Russell Road College, The Ranch House of Steaks, Emfuleni, Francarlo Jewellers and the PE Municipality. Art Director on photo shoots, client and supplier liaison. Highlights

• Conceptualisation and design of material for successful PE Municipality HIV/Aids awareness campaign.

• Conceptualisation and design of bid brochure and multimedia material for the Port Elizabeth section of South Africa's 2006 Soccer World Cup bid.

• Member of the design team on the successful Emfuleni casino bid for Port Elizabeth.

• Production of exhibition stand equipment and collateral for TheBody.com, an American website company exhibiting at the International Aids Conference in Durban (July 2000); liaised with the client and ensured stand was correctly set up to client satisfaction. 1994 – 1997: Owner - CSM Designs, Port Elizabeth

The business provided graphic design and silkscreening services across various media to diverse local clients.

1993 – 1994: Graphic designer - Graymaur Plastic Fabrication & Silkscreening, Port Elizabeth In charge of silkscreening department. Design and production of artwork. 1989: Quality Control Laboratory Assistant - Plascon Automotive Paints, Port Elizabeth SKILLS

Computer literacy

Highly proficient in the use of both PC and Apple Mac platforms for general and design work. Software

Highly proficient in most widely-used graphic design programs, including Creative Suite InDesign, Photoshop, Quark Express, Freehand, Illustrator, GIF Animator, Flash and Corel Draw and 3D Issue, as well as web design programs and MS Office apps.

Other useful job-related skills

Competent photographer. Art Direction. Capable illustrator. Sufficient technical know-how to troubleshoot computer hardware and peripheral problems.

Graphic Design work samples:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ba1nuwwjqc2acpc/AACQZSQq3e8eJl4wkHkQltVra? dl=0

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:c4212542-1ed5-4bfc- ae3a-6918e8b9bf65

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