Lehlohonolo Ernest

Thetsane

Address: ***** *** ******

Bloemanda

Bloemfontein

9323

Cellphone: 072-***-****

Email: admbdx@r.postjobfree.com

PERSONAL PROFILE

Lehlohonolo Thetsane is a qualified Graphic Designer, Filmmaker and a Freelance Photographer, responsible for creating design solutions that have a high visual impact. He has a Diploma in Graphic Design from the Central University of Technology and a certificate in Film and Television Production. Thetsane is good in developing creative ideas and concepts, choosing the appropriate media and style to meet the client's brief objectives.

A minimalist graphical narrator for concepts and brands with an exceptional understanding of fundamental design, printing, photography and filmmaking skills. I enjoy working with peers and look forward to meeting new people in all prospective work environments.

Objective: To work in a creative environment that will hone my skills and help me grow as a professional. CAREER HISTORY

FRUIT & VEGETABLE ASSISTANT

Checkers Woodlands

Employment dates: 14 Aug 2015 - 24 Jan 2016

Work duties:

Checking quality of deliveries.

Customer service.

Preparing shelves display.

Maintaining and keeping the fruit & vegetable section of the shop clean.

Unloading deliveries and stacking shelves.

Driving markets and wholesale for more business and to do stock up.

FILMMAKER

East Coast Media

Employment dates: 01 Sept 2016 – 11 July 2017

Work duties:

Producing content & Scriptwriting.

Directing, Video editing/ digital editing & Camera work.

Basic business skills for Television and film production.

Basic studio lighting and sound equipment.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Letlaka Media/ Free State Weekly Newspaper (Freelance) Employment dates: 03 July 2017 – 29 April 2021

Work duties:

Broadsheet Newspaper, Book layout and designs

Branding and profiling the image of companies.

Design and Print posters, Flyers.

Annual report layout and designs

Proposals and Executive summaries layout and designs

Advert layout, designs and photo editing.

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GRAPHIC DESIGNER/ PHOTOGRAPHER

PACOFS – Performance Arts Centre of the Free State Employment dates: March 2014 - March 2015

Work duties:

Branding and profiling the image of PACOFS.

Produce advertising campaigns for print, outdoor, electronic and broadcast media.

Design posters, flyers, print, cut signs, banners, billboards.

Recording video footages of conferences, theatre productions and events.

Photography of productions and events at the theatre. KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Fluent in English, Sotho and Tswana, basic Afrikaans and Xhosa/ Zulu.

Proficient in both Apple Mac and Windows computers.

Photography and Photo editing.

Adobe Creative Suite CS/ CC.

Roland Versa works/ Roland printer.

CorelDraw X8

Final Cut Pro.

PERSONAL SKILLS

My key strengths include: strong analytical and logical skills, problem solving skills, an eye for details. I work well independently even when I am under pressure. Communication: oral communication skills developed through presentations of ideas and the ability to interact and communicate with clients, a team player, goal orientated, eager to learn and punctual.

Creativity

Numeracy

Teamwork

Leadership

Problem solving

Good communication

Organisation

Research

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

EAST COAST MEDIA/ MOVIE-TECH

Date attained: 2017

Qualifications: National Certificate: Film & Television Production (NQF Level5) CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, BLOEMFONTEIN CAMPUS Date attained: 2014

Qualifications: National Diploma in Graphic Design HTS LOUIS BOTHA THS

Date attained: 2007

Qualifications: Matric

REFERENCES

Name: Mr Abia Litheko

Telephone: 073-***-****

Email: admbdx@r.postjobfree.com

Job title: Artistic Coordinator

Name: Ms M Makgabane

Telephone: 079-***-**** / (051-***-****

Email: admbdx@r.postjobfree.com

Job title: Marketing Coordinator

Name: Mr T.P Moremoholo

Telephone: 079-***-****/ (051-***-****

Email: admbdx@r.postjobfree.com

Job title: Lecture

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