Silvana Neethling

Desktop Publisher at PIXELFAERIE PTY Limited (2024-04 – Present)

Designing slides, document production, layout, quality control, proofreading, and deadline management in a 24/7 production environment.

• Designing slides in PowerPoint
• Document Production / Layout
• Convert raw content (text, graphics, handwritten notes) into polished digital documents (especially PowerPoint or Office documents)
• Design and format slides, pages, and documents (layout, alignment, typographic choices)
• Work across multiple languages, applying consistent style and formatting
• Quality Control & Proofreading
• Review final documents to catch typos, alignment issues, inconsistencies, graphic errors
• Ensure documents strictly adhere to brand or style guidelines
• Deadline / Volume Management
• Handle high volumes of document production in tight time frames
• Work in shift structures (24/7 production cycles) to meet turn around commitments
• Technical & Software Proficiency
• Use PowerPoint (and likely MS Office suite) as primary tool; possibly also image/graphic tools
• Basic computer literacy, fast typing, manipulating graphics, aligning elements
• Communication & Teamwork
• Liaise with colleagues (writers, designers, project leads) to clarify briefs and adjustments
• Report issues, follow instructions, receive feedback
• Adaptability & Problem Solving
• Adapt quickly when priorities change or briefs shift
• Troubleshoot layout or format issues, find creative solutions under constraint
• Reliability, Consistency & Discipline
• Maintain consistent output quality over time
• Be punctual and dependable in shift work and delivery schedules
• Continuous Learning / Self-Improvement
• Improve speed, accuracy, and skill through practice and feedback
• Learn and adapt to new processes, tools, or guidelines
• Job Lead Training

High School Diploma – Groote Schuur High School (2023)