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* PERSONAL PROFILEI am an enthusiastic and professional designer, who enjoys being part of, as well as leading, a successful and productive team. I am quick to grasp new ideas and to develop innovative and creative solutions to problems. I am able to work well on my own and I can meet the tightest of deadlines. I possess a strong ability to perform effectively under pressure.

* EXPERIENCE• I have realised that I am born to be an artist and I have developed my

talents and with applied technology and knowledge extend my ability todesign.

• I have learned through experience the keys to success; speed ofadaptability and quick decisive thinking. My enthusiasm on eachassignment consists of new ideas, thoughts and proper research.

• I will create a diagnostic arena within the industry so that my creativepotential can flourish. I am capable of maintaining and dealing with theapplied and rapidly changing discipline. I am always committed.

• I can apply the correct equipment, materials and techniques to therange of reproductive processes, utilising both computer graphics and“traditional” print making techniques.

• I have the ability to convince, simplify and enlighten any possible clientsduring presentation with my people-skills.

• I can enter this dynamic and expanding field as Graphic Designer,placing a strong emphasis on fundamental principles in design, so as toembrace all aspects of the “creative business”.

• I can comprehend the role of the designer in production of professionaland innovative solutions to design briefs.

* SPECIALITIESGraphic Design | Web Design | Web Development | Chase Software Administration & Build | Traffic Control | CompuBrand CMS Design, Build & Administration | Fine Art

The only worthwhile “award” in the design industry is to be recognised by clients as a designer that uses design skills to make a sustainable difference in their business.

I have technical skills in the following:Adobe Design and Web Premium CC (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Muse), Adobe Acrobat, WordPress, MailChimp, Corel Draw Graphic Suite X6, QuarkXPress, Microsoft Office 2013, Chase Software, CompuBrand Toolbar Manager, CompuBrand Permissions Manager, Internet and e-mail. I am fluent on MAC & PC.

* PERSONAL DETAILSFULL NAME: Ella Petro van der WaltGENDER: FemaleMOBILE: +27 72 745 0474EMAIL: ella.vanderwalt1985@gmail.comWEBSITE: www.ellavanderwalt.comDATE OF BIRTH: 8 February 1985MARITAL STATUS: SingleDRIVING LICENSE: 403100012K68 Code BLANGUAGES: Fluent in Afrikaans & English

* EDUCATIONMATRICULATED1999 - 2003 | Pro Arte Alphen Park, Pretoria, RSAField of Study: ArtActivities and Societies: Student Representative Council MemberSubjects: History of Art HG, Drawing HG, Graphic Art SG, Sculpture HG, Biology HG, Mathematics SG, Afrikaans HG, English HG

* FORMAL QUALIFICATIONSPROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN DIGITAL MARKETING2015 | Digital Marketing Institute (DMI), Dublin, Ireland

Digital Marketing Strategy Accreditation Course:• Email Marketing• Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)• Pay-Per-Click Advertising (PPC)• Display Advertising• Social Media Marketing• Mobile Marketing• Analytics

ADOBE CURRICULUM DIGITAL DESIGN AWARD2014 | INSCAPE Education Group, Johannesburg, RSA

Graduated “cum laude” & got awarded the Top Student Award:Digital Design is a year-long, project based curriculum that develops skills in web design and production using Adobe web tools. The Digital Design curriculum develops key digital-communication skills such as design, project management, and web technology. Each project builds on lessons learned previously.

BACHELOR OF ART DEGREE IN GRAPHIC DESIGN (BAGD.)2004 - 2006 | The Design School of Southern Africa, Pretoria, RSA

* HONORS / AWARDS

DISTINCTION IN DIGITAL MARKETING PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE2017 | Blue Magnet, Johannesburg, RSA

DISTINCTION IN INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL MARKETING MODULE2017 | Blue Magnet, Johannesburg, RSA

DISTINCTION IN SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMISATION MODULE2017 | Blue Magnet, Johannesburg, RSA

DISTINCTION IN PAY-PER-CLICK ADVERTISING MODULE2017 | Blue Magnet, Johannesburg, RSA

DISTINCTION IN MOBILE MARKETING MODULE2017 | Blue Magnet, Johannesburg, RSA

TOP STUDENT AWARD2014 | INSCAPE Education Group, Johannesburg, RSA

DISTINCTION IN WEB DESIGN & PLANNING2014 | INSCAPE Education Group, Johannesburg, RSA

DISTINCTION IN WEB DEVELOPMENT & DEPLOYMENT2014 | INSCAPE Education Group, Johannesburg, RSA

DISTINCTION IN WEB PORTFOLIO2014 | INSCAPE Education Group, Johannesburg, RSA

DISTINCTION IN INTERACTIVE GAME (FLASH)2014 | INSCAPE Education Group, Johannesburg, RSA

DISTINCTION IN DIGITAL NARRATIVE (FLASH)2014 | INSCAPE Education Group, Johannesburg, RSA

DISTINCTION IN FINAL WEB PORTFOLIO2014 | INSCAPE Education Group, Johannesburg, RSA

DISTINCTION IN TERTIARY BASIC DRAWING2004 | The Design School of Southern Africa, Pretoria, RSA

DISTINCTION IN GRAPHIC ART2003 | Pro Arte Alphen Park, Pretoria, RSA

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL MEMBER2003 | Pro Arte Alphen Park, Pretoria, RSA

* ACHIEVEMENTS

ART EXHIBITION - "Art of Living Excellence"Opening Night Exhibition2015 | Mercedes Benz Centurion, Pretoria, RSA

ART EXHIBITION - “A CUT OF RED”THE MAASAI & HIMBA COLLECTIONS2012 | Siesta Bistro & Art Gallery, Hartbeespoort, RSA

PRIVATE ART EXHIBITION - “A CUT OF RED”THE HIMBA COLLECTION2011 | MelonRouge Eatery, Art & Antiques, Magaliesberg, RSA

PRIVATE ART EXHIBITION - “A CUT OF RED”THE MASAAI COLLECTION2010 | Essence Art Gallery, Pretoria, RSA

BEELD EISTEDDFOD ART EXHIBITION2003 | Pro Arte Alphen Park, Pretoria, RSA

OPEN DAY ART EXHIBITION2003 | Pro Arte Alphen Park, Pretoria, RSA

DIGITAL / GRAPHIC DESIGNERJuly 2017 - February 2018 | Cre8tive WorxReason for leaving: Retrenchment due to market over-saturation

Create, conceptualise, design and layout according to a client brief. Design or create graphics, artwork, layouts and concepts to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, logos, adverts, brochures, posters, invitations etc. You will be required to perform general DTP duties including setting up artwork for print and re-sizing existing artwork.

DIGITAL / MULTIMEDIA / SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNERApril 2007 - July 2017 | BOSASA Group / CREARISReason for leaving: Resignation (under Executive advise)

To design, create, and deliver marketing programs to support expansion and growth of the company services and products. Proficiency in graphics, web advertising, social media and web development. Familiar with a wide range of field practices, concepts, and procedures. Planning, development and execution of digital programs and campaigns, including online advertising, website strategy and design, social media and deliverables. Leading ongoing management of digital touch points, including website (home page and top level sections) and social networking landing pages. Managing digital agency relationships, day-to-day production, as well as campaign schedules. In depth knowledge of SEO. Developing and coordinating multimedia packages. To develop new brands / corporate identities and brand architecture. To translate marketing strategy into a visual language that speaks to the target audience and expresses the brand equity. To generate initial campaign concepts, ad ideas and websites. To work with a programmer or a user experience designer to ensure that the website’s graphics and technology work together seamlessly to achieve the desired goal. To oversee the creative team to help develop the company’s creative product for clients. This team includes copywriters, designers, new media, multimedia & signage professionals. To work with & as a Account Executives to make sure the client’s needs are being met and the creative goals are on track.

* CAREER HISTORY

DIGITAL / GRAPHIC DESIGNER & ARTISTFebruary 2018 - To Date | EVDW[Managing Director]

Produce a solid body of creative work, including fine art projects (such as: tattoo designs). Taking great care of their BRAND and growing its public image lies at the heart of all my satisfied clients. Think creatively and proficient in graphics, web advertising, social media and web development. Work within time budgets and scope. Develop new design concepts, graphics and layouts. Design websites front-end. Website Back-end development. Work as part of a team with marketers, designers and account executives, to make sure the client’s needs are being met and the creative goals are on track.

* REFERENCES

CREARIS / ANGELO AGRIZZI INC.Angelo Agrizzi +27 82 902 8091

CREARIS / STOLCON / PIXELWIZE MEDIAJason Stoltz +27 83 785 1131

CREARIS / HAMPTONS REAL ESTATE GROUPJulius Botha +27 84 518 2948

NBG / NBI / PACST / THE SACCMDr Denise Bjorkman +27 82 652 4242

* TESTIMONIAL/S

“Ella is a graphic designer with extraordinary intellect, creative flair, insight, knowledge of the market and its potential and able to translate the most complex information into meaningful graphics. Ella has no peer.”

DR DENISE BJORKMANNBG / NBI / PACST/ THE SACCM