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Michael Mars

Video Editor And Motion Graphic Designer
Johannesburg,GP

Summary

Proactive, design-orientated graphics professional with over 2 years of experience in Motion Graphic, Video Editing, Graphic design and Websites. I have worked with well-know artist and received recommendations for my work. Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Overview

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Languages
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year of post-secondary education
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2
years of professional experience

Work History

Website and Motion Graphic Designer

Proxecta (Pty) Ltd.
Pretoria
01.2020 - Current
  • Used Adobe Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop and InDesign to create company profiles, logos, flyers, social media marketing posts, interactive product/services video and general designs for clients.
  • Crafted branding for many local small businesses.
  • Website SEO, Analytics, Backend Development and transferring of domains.
  • Designed website layouts, templates and unique branded looks.
  • Create aesthetically pleasing advertising that complimented products.
  • Answered calls, responded to emails, and spoke with clients face-to-face.
  • Designed and produced print and online advertisements for a number of clients.
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout and color in design work.
  • Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes and managing project milestones.
  • Developed materials for marketing including content for websites, social media pages, brochures and newsletters.
  • CPanel knowledge limited.

Freelance Design Artist

Freelancer
Kempton Park, NA
11.2019 - Current
  • Software used is After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop and XD.
  • Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio and special effects.
  • Knowledgeable with color correction, graphic, sound, and music for videos of varying lengths.
  • Performed post-production work, including assembling raw material, editing sound and sequences and providing final product within time and budget constraints.
  • Scheduled and planned video shooting sessions and handled camera set up and filming (Smartphone, GoPro and DSLR Camera)
  • Shooting music videos and producing the final product, as-well as content generation for lyric music videos.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Edited Music videos for digital distribution by managing graphics, sound, music mix and color correction.
  • Provided front-end website development using WordPress, Wix and other editing software.
  • Developed creative design for marketing packages, including print materials, brochures, banners and signs.
  • Built corporate brands by designing cohesive looks between elements such as logos and letterheads.

Education

Higher Education - Multidisciplinary Studies

TWP Training Centre, Mellvile
01.2014 - 01.2015

Skills

    Graphics and animation

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References

Roberto Ferreira - The Recovery Foundation NPO

074-185-6474

Herman Gauche - South African Spa Academy

072-537-2441

Timeline

Website and Motion Graphic Designer - Proxecta (Pty) Ltd.
01.2020 - Current
Freelance Design Artist - Freelancer
11.2019 - Current
TWP Training Centre - Higher Education, Multidisciplinary Studies
01.2014 - 01.2015
Michael MarsVideo Editor And Motion Graphic Designer