Megan Brougham-Cook
Cape Town
Summary
Highly creative and motivated Junior Graphic Designer with a passion for visual storytelling and a keen eye for detail. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign as well as Figma, with a strong understanding of design principles and typography. Skilled in creating compelling graphics for digital and print media, including logos, branding materials, social media assets, and promotional materials. Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and a commitment to meeting deadlines. Eager to contribute innovative ideas and grow within a dynamic design environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Junior Graphic Designer
Reflective Learning
Cape Town
12.2023 - 2 2024
- Created innovative design packages as part of on-brand marketing materials.
- Designed printed brochures, banners and signs, aligning visual collateral with brand mission and values.
- Designed new, on-brand visual elements focusing on concept and messaging.
- Contributed to development of brand visual identity, keeping consistent application of brand style guide.
- Presented creative design work, took constructive feedback and worked towards positive outcomes.
- Worked within brand guidelines to deliver consistent, high-quality branded content.
- Provided day-to-day artwork, receiving design briefs and fulfilling design requests across print and digital.
- Used Figma to design websites and mobile applications.
Office Manager/ Receptionist
First Light Developers
Cape Town
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Sales and Marketing Administrator
Communication 101
Cape Town
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Forwarded marketing and sales material via mass email distribution.
- Participated in planning and implementing marketing campaigns and sales promotions to meet operational excellence goals.
- Closely monitored sales marketing results on social insights, website analysis and other analytics software, tailoring strategies based on results.
- Made high volume of sales calls per day exceeding company outbound call targets.
- Wrote and submitted timely reports on performance, targets and customer queries.
Event Staff Worker
Carbon Events
Cape Town
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Sold and served refreshments to customers, maintained sufficient inventory throughout business hours and restocked low supplies in both employee and customer areas.
- Prepared mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages within target service timeframes.
- Collected cash payments, processing and providing correct change and receipts using Point Of Sale (POS) systems.
- Thoroughly cleaned bar areas, delivering positive first impressions to guests and maintaining impeccable hygiene standards.
- Engaged with guests to create positive rapport, encouraging loyalty and repeat visits.
Marketing Administrator
SPWIFI
Cape Town
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Defined and tracked campaign effectiveness, adjusting strategies accordingly.
- Created engaging marketing materials, driving campaign and brand awareness.
- Produced engaging written content to optimise websites and social media platforms.
- Monitored market trends to remain ahead of competitors, consistently meeting client demands.
- Conducted market research to identify key customer segments and target audiences.
- Answered telephone enquiries from clients, vendors and public.
- Answered 7+ telephone calls per day, compiling detailed notes and promptly forwarding as required.
- Planned social media campaigns, utilising Facebook to successfully schedule, post and track up to 2 posts per day.
- Managed creation of attention-grabbing, engaging and viral digital ads promoting SPWIFI.
Job Shadow
Fourways Veterinary Clinic
Cape Town
11.2017 - 12.2017
- Observed practice of veterinary staff while they preformed certain procedures and tests.
- Wrote down and acknowledged what key principles were in specific lines of work they do there.
Job Shadow
Harcourts
Cape Town
11.2017 - 12.2017
- Collected, completed, and processed lease applications.
- Kept accurate, up-to-date customer records for clear, reliable reference.
- Composed and proofread memos, letters and reports to verify error-free communication.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wynberg Girls High School
Cape Town, South Africa 01.2013 - 12.2017
Certificate of Higher Education - Graphic Design
Inscape Design College
Cape Town, South Africa 11.2020 - 11.2021
Skills
Microsoft applications proficiency
Facebook expertise
Organised and reliable
Marketing and sales experience
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Spreadsheet tracking
Social Media Design
Logo creation
Presentation Design
Data organization
Lighting techniques
Cash Handling
Customer service and assistance
Accomplishments
- My proficiency in Figma has enabled me to effectively collaborate with team members, streamline design processes, and deliver high-quality design solutions that meet both client and project requirements.
Additional Information
Holder of EU passport with unrestricted right to live and work in all EU member states, EEA countries, and Switzerland.
Timeline
Junior Graphic Designer
Reflective Learning
12.2023 - 2 2024
Office Manager/ Receptionist
First Light Developers
12.2022 - 11.2023
Sales and Marketing Administrator
Communication 101
10.2021 - 10.2022
Certificate of Higher Education - Graphic Design
Inscape Design College
11.2020 - 11.2021
Event Staff Worker
Carbon Events
07.2019 - 10.2020
Marketing Administrator
SPWIFI
04.2018 - 12.2018
Job Shadow
Fourways Veterinary Clinic
11.2017 - 12.2017
Job Shadow
Harcourts
11.2017 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Wynberg Girls High School
01.2013 - 12.2017
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