Statement

I am a web and digital designer with over 13 years of experience and a diploma in media design and technology.
I have a deep and passionate knowledge of design principles, web design, and efficiency and effectiveness of code. I use Adobe Creative suite, HTML, CSS/SASS, and other design programs on a daily basis and am able to liaise with clients and meet the brief.
Curiculum Vitae
Download CVWork History
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Jetweb
Head of Design
At Jetweb, I was responsible for more of a management role, managing a team of 6 developers, while doing some advanced development where necessary. This included taking briefs directly from clients, generating quotes and invoices, as well as the daily management of the development team, and reporting directly to the MD.
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Decimal Agency
Head of Digital
At Decimal Agency I was responsible for overseeing and executing digital campaigns, websites, and digital projects. This included - among other things – liaising directly with clients, managing the department, full-stack web development, and IT support.
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Topboss Group
Web Designer
While at Topboss Group I was responsible for the design, layout, markup, styling, and coding of casino affiliate websites, as well as the occasional corporate branding and corporate web project.
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Menzies Media
Web Design Intern
While at Menzies Media, I learnt more modern techniques of web design, and adopted a lot of my current work-flow. While at Menzies Media, I was responsible for some small web projects and branding jobs.
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Originblu Communications
Multimedia Designer
While at Originblu Communications, my main responsibilities were the daily updating and maintenance of several websites for some of Africa's biggest game lodges. I was also responsible for the design, markup, and styling of websites, as well as design of marketing materials for the travel industry
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The Boom Boom Boys
Multimedia Designer
At The Boom Boom Boys, I was responsible for a multitude of design tasks including print design for large-scale publishing, production design for TV and Film, Flash websites, and corporate Identities.
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Sketch New Media
Multimedia Designer
While at Sketch I was tasked with a range of design work including print, web, branding, and 3D animation and production.
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30° South Publishers
Layout Artist/Print Designer
My main responsibilities at 30° South were the weekly updating and maintenance of the website, layout and preparation of books for publishing, and the generation and editing of graphics and photos for books.
Skills
- HTML5
- SASS
- CSS3
- jQuery
- JavaScript
- Emmet
Front-end design / development
- ModX
- WordPress
- Joomla!
CMS Experience
- Website Design
- Website Optimisation
- Branding / Corporate Identities
- Adobe CS
- Print Design
- Image Editing
- Vector Illustration
- 3D Production and Animation (3ds Max)
Design
- Microsoft Office
- Able to work on Mac or PC
General
- WebGL
- PHP
- Canvas
Currently Learning
Qualifications
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Diploma in Multimedia Design and Technology
Damelin