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Fanie Van Zyl

Fanie Van Zyl

Sales, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design
Klerksdorp

Summary

PROFILE OF FANIE VAN ZYL Current Position Graphic Designer, Sales Current Employer Kosh Marine Availability / Notice Period One Month Notice Surname Van Zyl Names Fanie Deadline-driven Graphic Designer focused on overseeing projects from concept through final delivery. Successfully creates brand messages, strategies and key graphic productions. Resourceful and hardworking with vendor sourcing expertise and empowering leadership skills illustrated over 14 years of industry success. Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success. Creative Graphic Designer with talent for developing unique custom artwork. Innovative approach to ideas and concept development. Offering 14 years of expertise overseeing individual projects and brand development. Accomplished Graphic Designer offering 14 years of field experience. Demonstrated success in project management, team leadership and schedule coordination. Fluent in multiple designing programs. Proficient Graphic Designer knowledgeable about logos, marketing materials. Demonstrated success at providing complete business services to corporate clients. Deadline-driven Graphic Designer focused on overseeing projects from concept through final delivery. Successfully creates brand messages, strategies and key graphic productions. Resourceful and hardworking with vendor sourcing expertise and empowering leadership skills illustrated over 14 years of industry success.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Manager, Social Media Design, Graphic Design

Kosh Marine
Klerksdorp
02.2016 - Current
  • Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
  • Met with clients, delivering presentations and educating on product and service features and offerings.
  • Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers.
  • Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
  • Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive business strategies and sales and marketing plans that complemented overall corporate operating plan.
  • Researched competitors' activities and products to uncover new trends
  • Maintained ethical and positive working environment to reduce turnover and promote high retention rates.
  • Utilized metrics to modify low-performing sales and marketing programs and plans to increase effectiveness.
  • Designed graphics for websites, logos and promotions for marketing purposes.
  • Promoted company's events by designing marketing materials such as posters, digital invites and brochures.
  • Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Indesign to develop new images.
  • Assisted with design of print materials such as flyers and ads by producing basic layouts, selecting colors and tracking down appropriate images.
  • Created design work for print and digital sales and marketing campaigns.
  • Prepared images to coincide with social and blog posts.
  • Suggested and recommended techniques, methods and media best suited to produce desired visual effects.
  • Designed marketing brochures and wrote website copy.
  • Leveraged various Designing Software such as Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop and more to produce graphic art and visual materials for email and related assets.
  • Evaluated and recommended subscription services and web tools to reach marketing goals and success milestones.

Graphic Designer

Kosh Marine
Klerksdorp, NW
01.2016 - Current
  • I am one of the 1st employees
  • I am responsible for the design of logos, banners, flyers, promotional videos, slides shows & and creating the online profile
  • Online profiles include Facebook, Instagram, Google+, Website
  • Over 6 and a half years Kosh Marine has grown from a small company, to being one of the biggest Quad and Marine Company in the North West
  • Kosh Marine were 3rd in South Africa with regards to Polaris & Linhai sales
  • 90% Of all sales comes from Facebook
  • Because of Kosh Marines social media presents most of Kosh Marines clients are outside of North West
  • I do most of the deliveries and speak to these Clients on how to better Kosh Marines online presents
  • Cultivate a solid body of work
  • Take the design “brief” to record requirements and clients’ needs
  • Schedule project implementation and define budget constraints
  • Work with a wide range of media and use graphic design software
  • Think creatively and develop new design concepts, graphics and layouts
  • Prepare rough drafts and present my ideas
  • Amend final designs to clients’ comments and gain full approval
  • Work as part of a team that consist of executives, Managers etc
  • Liaising with clients to determine their requirements and budget
  • Managing client proposals from typesetting through to design, print and production
  • Working with clients, briefing and advising them with regard to design style, format, print production and timescales
  • Developing concepts, graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites
  • Determining size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and font style and size
  • Preparing rough drafts of material based on an agreed brief
  • Reviewing final layouts and suggesting improvements if required
  • Liaising with external printers on a regular basis to ensure deadlines are met and material is printed to the highest quality
  • Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials
  • Plans concept by studying information and materials
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  • Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts
  • Obtains approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval
  • Prepares finished copy and art by operating typesetting, printing, and similar equipment; purchasing from vendors
  • Prepares final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art
  • Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment
  • Completes projects by coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc
  • Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
  • Completed in-depth product design tests using updated software tools
  • Designed website layouts, templates and unique branded looks
  • Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes and manage project milestones
  • Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images
  • Developed display, marketing and packaging materials to support product branding strategies
  • Put together videos for social media, advertising and informational purposes
  • Designed creative digital displays used in online advertising for local businesses
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout and color in design work
  • Completed final touches for projects before rollout
  • Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs
  • Researched trends and projected industry changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities
  • Built corporate brands by designing cohesive looks between elements
  • Created broad range of work using various design techniques
  • Applied creative expertise to present marketing concepts
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods
  • Used various Design Software to develop product mockups and prototype designs
  • Took on roles as graphics assistant and graphics specialist to provide range across projects
  • Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes and manage project milestones.
  • Designed website layouts, templates and unique branded looks.
  • Completed in-depth product design tests using updated software tools.
  • Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images.
  • Developed display, marketing and packaging materials to support product branding strategies.
  • Designed creative digital displays used in online advertising for local businesses.
  • Put together videos for social media, advertising and informational purposes.
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout and color in design work.
  • Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
  • Researched trends and projected industry changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Built corporate brands by designing cohesive looks between elements.
  • Worked with design systems to develop and present prototypes for focus group evaluation.
  • Created broad range of work using various design techniques.
  • Applied creative expertise to present marketing concepts.
  • Used various Design Software to develop product mockups and prototype designs.
  • Took on roles as graphics assistant and graphics specialist to provide range across projects.
  • Used Adobe Photoshop to create images and layouts for multiple projects.
  • Used various Design software to develop product mockups and prototype designs

Graphic Designer

Danlou Marine
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Reason for Leaving Retrenched
  • Designed banners
  • Designed logo’s
  • Designed signage
  • Designed business cards
  • Designed flyers
  • Promotional videos & slideshows
  • Prospecting on social media, Gumtree & OLX
  • 2 Years experience

Graphic Designer & Printer Operator

Minuteman Press
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Reason for Leaving Better opportunity at Danlou Marine
  • Designed banners
  • Designed business cards
  • Designed logo’s for clients
  • Printed layouts
  • Completed in-depth product design tests using updated software tools
  • Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes and manage project milestones
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods
  • Completed final touches for projects before rollout
  • Worked with design systems to develop and present prototypes for focus group evaluation
  • Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images
  • Built corporate brands by designing cohesive looks between elements
  • Created designs and collaborated with technical team to complete projects
  • Created broad range of work using various design techniques
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout and color in design work
  • Developed display, marketing and packaging materials to support product branding strategies
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments
  • Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs
  • Took on roles as graphics assistant and graphics specialist to provide range across projects
  • Used Adobe Photoshop and Corel Draw to develop product mockups and prototype designs
  • Used Adobe Photoshop to create images and layouts for multiple projects

Motion Graphics Designer

C-Media
Klerksdorp, NW
04.2012 - 12.2012
  • Reason for Leaving Got a better Work opportunity
  • I make appointments to see the Client
  • I took photos of products that need to be advertised as well as any forms of artwork that I can use
  • My ads are usually a minute and a half which moves and transforms
  • Showcasing, and advertising the products.
  • Built upon existing character animation to develop new stories
  • Built upon existing character animation to develop new stories
  • Familiarized other team members with modern advancements in animation and constantly changing technologies and techniques
  • Studied and maintained style guidelines while producing unique animation creations
  • Applied contemporary trends in production design to produce stunning, forward-thinking work
  • Used Adobe After Effects & Power Point to create computer-generated effects and simulations

Graphic Designer & Printer Operator

Ragz Signs & Neon
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Reason for Leaving Better opportunity from Minuteman Press
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  • Designed logo’s
  • Designed banners
  • Designed business cards
  • Designed billboards
  • Printing of logo’s, banners, business cards, billboards
  • Assisted in manufacturing of light boxes and signage
  • Completed in-depth product design tests using updated software tools
  • Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes and manage project milestones
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods
  • Created broad range of work using various design techniques
  • Developed display, marketing and packaging materials to support product branding strategies
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout and color in design work
  • Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs
  • Researched trends and projected industry changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities
  • Took on roles as graphics assistant and graphics specialist to provide range across projects
  • Used Adobe Photoshop and Corel Draw to develop product mockups and prototype designs

Title Assistant

Angel Music Studios
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Reason for Leaving Personal
  • Assist with filming
  • Assist with editing
  • Assist with creating special effects
  • Examined and verified numerous titles weekly

Education

High School Diploma -

High School Volkskool
Potchefstroom
01.2002 - 12.2006

Some College (No Degree) - Advanced Diploma in Multimedia Design

Advanced Diploma in Multimedia Design
Klerksdorp, South Africa
01.2007 - 01.2008

Skills

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Certification

Current Salary R8 000 CTC (+ Commission)

Timeline

Sales Manager, Social Media Design, Graphic Design

Kosh Marine
02.2016 - Current

Graphic Designer

Kosh Marine
01.2016 - Current

Graphic Designer

Danlou Marine
01.2013 - 01.2015

Motion Graphics Designer

C-Media
04.2012 - 12.2012

Graphic Designer & Printer Operator

Minuteman Press
01.2012 - 01.2013

Graphic Designer & Printer Operator

Ragz Signs & Neon
01.2010 - 01.2012

Title Assistant

Angel Music Studios
01.2008 - 01.2009

Some College (No Degree) - Advanced Diploma in Multimedia Design

Advanced Diploma in Multimedia Design
01.2007 - 01.2008

High School Diploma -

High School Volkskool
01.2002 - 12.2006

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