Thanduxolo

Ndlovu

Graphic Designer/

DTP Operator

I am a very enthusiastic, energetic and

innovative individual who is flexible and

works well in a team or individually. Efficient,

works well under pressure to meet important

deadlines. Im also willing to learn and grow

with the company by becoming a valuable

asset. To secure a challenging position in

a reputable organization to expand my

learnings, knowledge, and skills while

making a significant contribution to the

success of the company. Seeking an entry-

level position to begin my career in a high-

level professional environment. To secure

employment with a reputable company,

where I can utilize my skills and business

studies background to the maximum. Highly

organized and hard-working individual

looking for a responsible position to

gain practical experience. To make use of

my interpersonal skills to achieve goals

of a company that focuses on customer

satisfaction and customer experience. Lastly

I am willing to convey the experience and

ideas I’ve got with my colleagues.

Experience

Graphic Designer/ DTP Operator

Easi-bind PTY Ltd, New Germany, Durban

1 March 2018 - 30 June 2020 - Reason For Leaving (Lockdown Liquidation) Key responsibilities: • Design & layout of all elements related to a range of different brands for Masscash • Ensuring all content and information is correct before starting a job • Produce and check proofs against required specs before handing over to clients • Complete corrections until client satisfaction

• Electronically check colour separations and overprint • Ensure all images, spreads and bleeds are applied as per printing requirements • Analyse, identify and advise technical team or repro supervisor of potential print problems. Graphic Designer/ DTP Operator

DNA Print PTY Ltd, New Germany, Durban

1 April 2014 - 28 February 2018 - Reason For Leaving (Liquidation) Key responsibilities: • Management of the process from receiving briefs to sign off • Design & layout of all elements related to a range of different brands • Ensure all content and information is correct before starting a job • Complete corrections until client satisfaction • Electronically check colour separations and overprint • Prepare artwork for print according to printer specifications • Analyse, identify and advise technical team or repro supervisor of potential print problems.

DTP Operator

Massdiscounters Head Office, Durban CBD

June 2013 - March 2014 - Reason For Leaving (Better Prospects) Key responsibilities: • Designing adverts and promotional retail material

• Prepare artwork for print according to printer specifications • Ensure all images, spreads and bleeds are applied as per printing requirements • Analyse, identify and advise technical team or repro supervisor of potential print problems.

• Preparing and designing for the store website and Facebook adverts, E-mailing designs for suppliers/printers • Meeting design deadlines on a daily basis without any loss of quality and time • Design of creative content for all social media platforms (Facebook).

Freelancing

PhotoFreedom, Durban North

February 2012 - May 2013 - Reason For Leaving (Found Permanent Job) Key responsibilities: • Creating design from concept to final artwork, for offline & online platforms • Coming up with innovative, creative designs and ideas • Photo retouching & colour correction • Implementing brand guidelines where appropriate and applying them to new artworks • Ensuring that brand guidelines are followed and improved on • Prepare artwork for print according to printer specifications. Senior Graphic Designer/DTP Operator

Dartingo Communications (PTY) LTD, La Lucia, Umhlanga November 2007 - February 2012 - Reason For Leaving (Company Closed) Key responsibilities: • Conceptualize, design and produce a full range of high impact print and digital material in line with the requirements of the company

• Designing display recruitment advert (mainly government departments) on newspapers classified section for clients • Publications design & layout e.g. Brochures, magazines, newspapers and newsletters • Execute and set-up jobs in a precise and concise manner to be able to reproduce for repro and print

• Providing creative solutions/ services for the business •Having good knowledge of materials and production processes enabling quality solutions • E-mailing designs for suppliers/printers Involvement in various campaigns as required, adkjut@r.postjobfree.com

9 Stanhope Gate,

34 Cato Road, Glenwood,

Durban 4001

072*******

05-05-1973

South African

www.linkedin.com/in/thanduxolo-ndlovu

including actively participating in brain-storming sessions • Meeting design deadlines on a daily basis without any loss of quality and time Following intellectual property guidelines for the various brands. Experience...

DTP Operator/ Graphic Designer

Ayanda Mbanga Communications PTY Ltd, Johannesburg & Durban 15 February 2006 - 05 October 2007 - Reason For Leaving (Head Hunted) Key responsibilities:• Designing display adverts for the newspapers for clients

• Providing creative solutions/ services for the business • Having good knowl- edge of materials and production processes enabling quality solutions • Forward- ing designs for suppliers/printers • Meeting design deadlines on a daily basis without any loss of quality and time.

Member/ Graphic Designer

Khangisa Outdoor Advertising CC, Pinetown, Durban

15 January 2001- 16 December 2005 - Reason For Leaving (Company Closed)

Key responsibilities include: • Following the brief creatively not drifting away from the scope • Designing and executing concepts • Print design including but not limited to billboards, banners, vehicle branding, brochures, pamphlets, stickers, merchandise, advertisements and signs • Creating offline support documents such as manual contracts and invoices • Providing creative solutions and services for the business • Having good knowledge of materials and production processes enabling quality solutions • E-mailing designs to suppliers/printers or save on discs if required • Involvement in various campaigns as required, including actively participating in brain-storming sessions • Meeting design deadlines on a daily basis without any loss of quality and time • Following intellectual property guidelines for the various brands. Junior Graphic Designer

Advertising and Design Corporation (Fresh Paint)

February 1998 - December 2000 - Retrenchment

Key responsibilities include: • Following the brief creatively and accurately

• Designing and executing concepts • Publications layout e.g. Brochures, magazines, newspapers and newsletters • Providing creative solutions/services for the business • Having good knowledge of materials and production processes enabling quality solutions • E-mailing designs for suppliers/ printers or save on disc if required • Involvement in various campaigns as required, including actively participating in brain-storming sessions • Meeting design deadlines on a daily basis without any loss of quality and time • Following intellectual property guidelines for the various brands.

Secondary Education

School: Amazulu High School, Newcastle

Matric - 1992

Tertiary Qualifications

Institution: Durban University of Technology (ML Sultan Technikon) Qualification: National Diploma Graphic Design

Year attained: 1997

Institution: University of South Africa

Qualification 1: Music Theory Certificate (Grade 1) - 2004 Qualification2: Music Theory Certificate (Grade 3) - 2005 Skills

• Integrity and self-disciplined with excellent attention to detail • Creative thinker • Good Project Manager • Interpersonal Skills • Communication

- written & verbal skills • Work independently • Multi-tasking • Problem solving • Extensive computer skills • Conceptual • Time management Languages:

• English - Advanced • IsiZulu - Advanced • South Sotho - Elementary

• IsiSwati – Intermediate • SeTswana - Elementary

Honors & Awards

Afrisun 2nd Runner up (Best Logo Designs) - 1997

Best Choir Manager (Durban Serenade Choral Society) 2013 & 2014 References

Mrs Ronelle Ramalingam - 072-***-****

Mr Alan Govender - 082-***-****

Ms Tessa Richards - 072-***-****

Ms Ayanda Mbanga - 010-***-****/082-***-****

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