Adobe Indesign
Refentse Lamola
Visual Communication Design(Graphic Design) Graduate
Cape Town
Summary
Multi-talented Graphic Design Intern proficient in job-related software, including InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite and Photoshop. Experienced in creating designs, sample layouts and concepts and generating new ideas with limited direction. Enthusiastic individual accustomed to working in deadline-driven environments. Well-developed verbal and written communication skills paired with excellent project management abilities. Results-oriented Graphic Artist successful at applying technical skills to create art that informs and engages customers. Clear communicator and collaborative team player with an eye for detail and skill in customer relations. Proficient Graphic Designer knowledgeable about logos and marketing materials. Demonstrated success at providing complete business services to corporate clients. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Graphic Design position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
5
5
Languages
Work History
Volunteer
Service Learning And Civic Engagement Unit
Cape Town
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
- Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs.
Graphic Design Intern
Kisima Radio
Cape Town
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Promoted company's events by designing marketing materials such as posters, digital invites for the radio station with a big number of listeners.
- Prepared images to coincide with social media advertising.
- Assisted with design of print materials such as flyers and ads by producing basic layouts, selecting colors and tracking down appropriate images.
- Suggested and recommended techniques, methods and media best suited to produce desired visual effects.
- Used Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Indesign to develop new images.
- Leveraged Photoshop to produce graphic art and visual materials for marketing posters.
CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Mentoring first-year students, Helping and guiding first-year students with their different academic challenges
SEBASA MOGALE CREATIONS
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Network marketing, Ushering
Education
High School Diploma -
Hoerskool Noorderland
Polokwane 01.2017 - 12.2017
Visual Communication Design - Graphic Design
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town 01.2021 - 12.2023
Skills
Accomplished communication skills, both written and verbalundefined
Portfolio Link
https://www.behance.net/refentselamola/moodboards
Driver License
Code 10
References
- Thakgalo Madiba, General Manager, 061 430 9856, thakgalomadiba08@gmail.com
- Margaret Bezuidenhout, Mentor Supervisor, 083 415 1286, BezuidenhoutMJ@cput.ac.za
- Nosipho Mahlanyana, Kisima radio co founde, 068 110 4436, nosipho@kisimaradio.com
Affiliations
Leadership Academy (service learning and civic engagement)
Software
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe xd
Figma
Canva
Adobe premiere pro
Adobe After effects
Certification
Adobe XD Essential Training (Linkedin Learning certificate)
Doodling, writing, painting, crafting
I enjoy doodling, writing, painting and crafting. I incorporate some of my hobbies into my designs.
Timeline
Graphic Design Intern
Kisima Radio
09.2023 - 09.2023
Volunteer
Service Learning And Civic Engagement Unit
07.2023 - 10.2024
CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
02.2022 - 11.2022
Visual Communication Design - Graphic Design
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2021 - 12.2023
SEBASA MOGALE CREATIONS
10.2020 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Hoerskool Noorderland
01.2017 - 12.2017
Adobe XD Essential Training (Linkedin Learning certificate)
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