Morne Frans

I’m a hardworking flexible person and willing to learn. I’m honest and reliable.

Shelfpacker - Shoprite

(1998 - 2004)

• Packing of shelves
• Stock taking
• Assisting customers

Salesperson - Bata

(2004-11 - 2006-12)

• Assisting customers
• Capturing stock on system

Stock Controller - Edcon

(2007-11 - 2008-09)

• Taking count of stock
• Capturing stock on system

Graphic Designer - Dixon’s Stationers

(2008-04 - 2008-08)

• Designing of Stationery e.g.: Business cards, pamphlets
• Assisting and communicating customers, typing, branding and Printing Documents, sending e-mails, checking stock, sending faxes.
• Support in troubleshooting software.
• Installing software.
• Problem solving Hardware and software.
• Set up of pc’s for clients and seeing that everything is in working order.

Graphic designer - Cafe.coza

(2008 - 2010)

• Designing of Stationery e.g.: Business cards, pamphlets
• Managing employees, making sure that all duties are completed.
• Assisting and communicating customers, typing, branding and Printing Documents, sending e-mails, checking stock, sending faxes.
• Support in troubleshooting software.
• Installing software.
• Problem solving Hardware and software.
• Set up of pc’s for clients and seeing that everything is in working order.

Graphic designer - Media24

(2010)

• Working to a design brief from the client or designer
• Printing important documents making sure its signed off on and properly stored digitally and on file.
• Working on Eidos Classifieds for Die Burger Oos and most Eastern Cape Community Newspapers
• Working on SAP in dumping of Classified ads
• Working on NOVA ads for News24 and Netwerk24
• Liaising and communicating with reps and clients in some aspects of their briefs.
• Designing and working on retail layout ads.
• Preparing and setting up designs to be print ready.
• Copywriting knowledge
• Development and execution of social media strategies to enhance brand visibility.
• Content Creation for social media posts and marketing sites
• Assisting with marketing campaigns
• Design visually compelling presentations that effectively communicate key messages.
• Branding, publicity materials, online advertisements, Facebook advertisements
• Using DTP software to produce a layout for each page of the publication
• Selecting formatting, such as the size and style of type, column width and spacing
• Selecting and checking colors
• Scanning and editing photographs and other images.
• Keeping budget, time and production constraints in mind. Preparing mockups and presenting to clients before deciding on a final design/concept. Editing proofs to client's specifications and getting signoff/approval before finalizing artwork.

Graphic designer - Novus Media

(2010)

• Working to a design brief from the client or designer
• Printing important documents making sure its signed off on and properly stored digitally and on file.
• Working on Eidos Classifieds for Die Burger Oos and most Eastern Cape Community Newspapers
• Working on SAP in dumping of Classified ads
• Working on NOVA ads for News24 and Netwerk24
• Liaising and communicating with reps and clients in some aspects of their briefs.
• Designing and working on retail layout ads.
• Preparing and setting up designs to be print ready.
• Copywriting knowledge
• Development and execution of social media strategies to enhance brand visibility.
• Content Creation for social media posts and marketing sites
• Assisting with marketing campaigns
• Design visually compelling presentations that effectively communicate key messages.
• Branding, publicity materials, online advertisements, Facebook advertisements
• Using DTP software to produce a layout for each page of the publication
• Selecting formatting, such as the size and style of type, column width and spacing
• Selecting and checking colors
• Scanning and editing photographs and other images.
• Keeping budget, time and production constraints in mind. Preparing mockups and presenting to clients before deciding on a final design/concept. Editing proofs to client's specifications and getting signoff/approval before finalizing artwork.

Matriculated - St.Thomas Senior Secondary (1999)

Introductory to Art - Communication 1, Graphic design, History of Art, Photography, Drawing - Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (2005-01 - 2005-11)

N6 - Graphic and Textile Design - P.E College (2006-01 - 2007-06)