EDDY IGNATIUS REYNECKE
Port Shepstone
Summary
Experienced DTP/Machine Operator skilled in managing diverse printing processes and operating advanced machinery to ensure quality output and safety compliance. Collaborates with production teams to optimise workflow and reduce waste. Background in graphic design enhances creative problem-solving. Proven Restaurant Manager with expertise in operations, menu design, and team development. Drives revenue growth through strategic marketing and operational efficiency.
Overview
2
2
Languages
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
DTP/MO (Design to print / Machine operator)
Signarama South Coast
Uvongo
06.2025 - Current
- Designing logos, flyers, book layPrepared outputs for production runs to ensure quality and consistency.
- Designing logos, flyers, book layouts, general signage, digital marketing, name badges and branded clothing.
- Printing of all designed work on various different media. Preparing all designed artwork for production on
- Various large format printers. Running of all large format machines like:
- Roland 1370mm TrueVis VG2-540
- HP Latex 335 1600mm Print & cut
- Gong Zheng 900x600mm UV flatbed printer
- Rico Com Colour fast document printer
- Kyocera 4555 Paper Colour printer
- Roland MPX-90 Impact Printer
- Creality Ender 6 3D printer
- SA Argus 120w Co2 Laser
- G-Penny Large format Industrial CNC machine
- -outs, general signage, digital marketing, name badges and branded
- Managed production of branded clothing to establish company visibility and ensure high-quality outputs across various media.
- Maintained clean and organised work areas.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations, promoting a safe working environment.
- Followed strict clean-up protocols after each production run, maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
- Operated a variety of machinery, adhering strictly to safety protocols and operational guidelines to maintain workplace safety.
- Maintained assigned equipment, performing daily inspections to ensure compliance with operational and safety requirements.
- Adjusted machine settings for different production runs, ensuring precision and compliance with product specifications.
- Monitored machine performance, identifying and rectifying minor malfunctions to prevent downtime and maintain productivity.
- Set-up machines for various jobs for high-quality manufacturing and waste reduction.
- Worked flexibly across multiple production lines, adapting quickly to new processes and machinery to meet changing production needs.
- Operated control panels, knobs and buttons to program machines to complete specific functions.
- Conducted thorough quality checks on finished products, identifying defects and implementing corrective actions to maintain quality assurance.
- Fed machines with appropriate raw materials and tools to facilitate goods production.
- Expertly operated equipment in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements.
- Checked finished product quality through in-depth tests and evaluations.
- Read and interpreted Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to complete work accurately and efficiently.
- Completed log books and inspection reports accurately and quickly.
- Selected proper tools and equipment to manufacture quality parts.
- Monitored feed of raw materials and efficiency of production during machining process.
- Inspected output to monitor production completion, reporting any issues to management.
- Conducted test runs to verify proper equipment operation before starting work.
- Controlled machines for cutting, bending and straightening sheets of metal and paper to specific widths.
- Assessed and tested finished goods to check conformance to client specifications.
- Collaborated with production team to optimise processes, minimising waste and maximising output while maintaining quality standards.
- Optimised machinery performance by calibrating according to prescribed standards and specific project needs.
- Reported identified operational deficiencies to supervisor and maintenance personnel.
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Fast Print Services
Marburg
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Designing logos, flyers, book layouts
- Prepared and printed designed artwork for production across various media, including layouts, general signage, digital marketing, name badges, and branded clothing.
- Created detailed project logs for flyers, book layouts, general signage, digital marketing, name badges, and branded clothing, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
GENERAL MANAGER
inDulgenz Gelateria & Coffee Shop
Sea Park
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed financial budgets, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
- Implemented expense control measures to maintain budget adherence and optimise financial resources.
- Oversaw restaurant operations, ensuring high service quality and efficient staff management during opening and closing procedures, daily cash-ups, and menu design and costing.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining strict adherence to quality standards and regulatory compliance.
- Mentored senior staff and contributed to the development of a successful leadership team.
- Designed marketing materials while managing stocktake and ensuring compliance with OHS safety standards.
OWNER & GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Naughty Cat Designs
Port Shepstone
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Created digital branding, logos, vehicle wraps, clothing designs, general signage, and computer graphics to enhance brand visibility and engagement
- Oversaw day-to-day operations, maintaining high standards of customer service and operational efficiency.
- Built successful business culture focused on performance optimisation and goal attainment.
- Controlled expenses and allocated financial resources to reach budget goals.
- Built connections among industry professionals to foster collaboration and network expansion
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Car Plates & Signs
Port Shepstone
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Utilised advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite to produce high-quality visual content for digital and print media.
- Established consistent visual direction for designs and multimedia projects, aligning with brand identity and enhancing overall aesthetic.
- Created detailed designs for logos, rubber stamps, and name badges, ensuring clarity and visual appeal across diverse media and products.
- Customised designs to cater to diverse audiences, promoting inclusivity and broad appeal in all visual communications.
- Worked within parameters of brand guidelines to achieve desired style.
- Understood functional requirements and adapted design work accordingly.
FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER
The Gorgez View
Paddock
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Oversaw daily operations in the restaurant, maintaining high-quality customer service.
- Ran operations successfully according to industry best practices and owner standards.
- Oversaw food preparation, cooking, and serving processes in kitchen, ensuring adherence to quality standards and conducting daily and weekly stocktakes for bar and restaurant inventory management.
- Trained kitchen, bar, and restaurant staff to improve service quality and operational efficiency through targeted skill development and performance feedback.
- Educated staff members on procedural and menu changes.
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Car Plates & Signs
Port Shepstone
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Developed style guides and branding manuals, ensuring consistency across all company materials and platforms.
- Established consistent visual direction for designs and multimedia projects.
- Created logos, labels, business cards, flyers, posters, calendars, t-shirts, book layouts, rubber stamps, and name tags to enhance brand identity and visual communication.
- Designed and printed custom badges for events, ensuring alignment with event themes and requirements across various media.
- Adapted quickly to new design software and tools, maintaining a cutting-edge skill set.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER & PRODUCTION MANAGER
Sign Factory Zululand
Empangeni
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Developed innovative design concepts for various clients, enhancing brand visibility and engagement.
- Created graphics for signage, packaging and digital promotions using Adobe InDesign.
- Designed and produced graphics and signage, including vinyl cutting, counter sales, and stamp manufacturing, while executing sublimation printing processes for various products.
- Produced clothing branding and corporate gifts, managed signage production workshop, and assisted with vehicle branding efforts.
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, prioritising tasks to maintain high-quality output.
SENIOR MANAGER & EVENT CO-ORDINATOR
Wave Cafe Cocktail Lounge & Restaurant
Empangeni
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Coordinated event planning and artist booking, and conducted daily cash-up of staff.
- Opened and closed premises, conducted daily and weekly stock takes, ordered stock supplies to maintain optimal inventory levels, and supervised kitchen, bar, and restaurant staff.
- Planned and costed food specials, including menu planning and costings.
SENIOR MANAGER & SHAREHOLDER
Lighties Sport Bar & Restaurant
Empangeni
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Managed organisational resources to meet administrative and operational needs whilst adhering to budgetary guidelines and meeting quality and schedule demands.
- Advised senior management on facilities needs and delivered ongoing operational support.
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
- Kitchen, bar and restaurant staff. Planned and costed food specials to enhance menu offerings. Menu planning and costings. Managed daily operations of the restaurant to ensure smooth service. Banking and paying of suppliers. Staff wages and hours.
- Opening and closing of premises. Conducted daily and weekly stock takes to ensure accurate inventory management. Stock ordering and level monitoring. Supervising of
Croupier and Gaming Inspector
Various Casinos
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Managed gaming tables, including Blackjack and Roulette, maintaining a fair and secure environment for all participants.
- Dealing and supervising of games of chance according to each casinos group Standard Operating
- Procedures. (American Roulette, Blackjack & 11 variations of Poker. Building good customer
- Relations.
- Maintained a high level of concentration and accuracy under pressure, ensuring the integrity of each game.
- Oversaw gaming activities at Suncoast, Tusk Urnfolozi, and Wildcoast Sun, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing guest engagement.
- Collaborated with security staff to report and manage any incidents or security breaches, maintaining a safe gaming environment.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay updated on industry trends, gaming regulations, and customer service techniques.
- Greeted incoming guests with enthusiasm, fostering a welcoming atmosphere and enhancing overall gaming experience.
- Maintained professionalism and discretion while interacting with high-profile or VIP guests, ensuring their comfort and satisfaction.
Education
MATRIC (GRADE 12) -
Hoerskool Suid Natal
Port Shepstone01-1998
Skills
- Roland TruVis Vg2 - 540
- Roland SP630
- Roland VS540i
- Roland SP-300V
- Roland Camm Servo
- Roland GX-24
- Roland Metaza MPX-90 Impact Printer
- Xerox Docu Color 550 & 260
- Ricoh Drum Printer
- Argox Label Printer
- GCC 120W Laser Cutter
- HP Latex printing
- Gong Zheng UV Printer
- Rizoh Com Colour
- Kyocera 4555
- Creality Ender 6 3D printer
- SA Argus 120W CO2 Laser
- G-Penny Industrial CNC
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Corel Draw
- Roland Versaworks
- Flexi Print RIP Software
- Flexi Print Export
- Autolaser
- Aspire 105 CNC software
- Design software
- Digital branding
- Print production
- Machinery operation
- Equipment operation
- Equipment setup
- Machine operation precision
- Maintenance knowledge
- Maintenance and repair
- Equipment maintenance
- Workflow management
- Production scheduling
- Process optimization
- Quality assurance
- Quality standards
- GAAP
- Manufacturing quality control
- Assembly and production
- Quality analysis
- Process Improvement
- Workflow efficiency
- Attention to detail
- Troubleshooting skills
- Client interaction
- Inventory management
- Professional communication
- Team collaboration
- Health and safety awareness
- Safety compliance
- Safety awareness
- Tool use understanding
- Machine maintenance awareness
- Shift adaptability
- Efficient multitasking
- Problem solving
- Technical documentation
- GAAP
- Pilot
- Acre
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Windows 10
- Microsoft Windows 11
- Equipment operation
- Maintenance knowledge
- Maintenance and repair
- Shift adaptability
- Assembly and production
- Machine calibration
- Process Improvement
- Quality analysis
Custom
I am a very friendly and outgoing hardworking individual. I always try and give 110% in whatever I do. I am an assertive and diligent worker and a great team player, but can also work independently when needed. I see myself as a professional with great customer skills and problem solving abilities. I am a very fast learner and always willing to go the extra mile
Language
English
Proficient
C2
Afrikaans
Proficient
C2
Accomplishments
- PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT - Tsogo Sun
- GUEST RELATIONS INITIATIVE -Tsogo Sun
- MONEY LAUNDERING - Tsogo Sun
- CONFLICT MANAGEMENT - Tsogo Sun
- CULTURAL DIVERSITY -Mthimkulu International
- IM ESSENTIALS - Deloitte
- DIPLOMA IN PHOTOSHOP - Shaw Academy
Timeline
DTP/MO (Design to print / Machine operator)
Signarama South Coast
06.2025 - Current
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Fast Print Services
08.2024 - 05.2025
GENERAL MANAGER
inDulgenz Gelateria & Coffee Shop
11.2023 - 05.2024
OWNER & GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Naughty Cat Designs
01.2022 - 11.2023
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Car Plates & Signs
01.2018 - 01.2022
FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER
The Gorgez View
01.2017 - 01.2018
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Car Plates & Signs
01.2016 - 01.2017
GRAPHIC DESIGNER & PRODUCTION MANAGER
Sign Factory Zululand
01.2014 - 01.2016
SENIOR MANAGER & EVENT CO-ORDINATOR
Wave Cafe Cocktail Lounge & Restaurant
01.2013 - 01.2014
SENIOR MANAGER & SHAREHOLDER
Lighties Sport Bar & Restaurant
01.2007 - 01.2013
Croupier and Gaming Inspector
Various Casinos
01.2002 - 01.2007
MATRIC (GRADE 12) -
Hoerskool Suid Natal