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College : Inscape Design CollegeYear : 2005Certificate : Art / DesignCourses : - Applied Creativity - Figure Drawing - General Drawing - Influences (Art and Design History) - Life Skills (Visual Psychology Intro)

Year : 2006 – 2008Degree : Bachelor of Design in Graphic DesignCourses : - Applied Design - Print, - Applied Design - Multimedia (basic action scripting, css, html, publishing and management) - Applied Design - Technology - Business Management and Administration - Conceptual Studies - Copy Writing - Digital Typography - Figure Drawing - Image Making - Information Design - Influences (Graphic Design History) - Marketing - Photography (including Art Directing) - Typography - Reprographics - Verbal Presentation - Verbal Presentation/Public Speaking - Visual Communication with intro to Visual PsychologyTheses :- Cognitive Visual Psychology

Univeristy : UNISAYear : 2015 - 2018 Degree : Bachelor of Arts in Communication

Design Software : - Adobe Photoshop CC - Adobe Illustrator CC - Adobe Dream-weaver CC - Adobe Fireworks CS6 - Adobe Flash CS6 - Adobe In-Design CC

Other Software : - Microsoft Word 2013 - Microsoft Power-point 2013 - Microsoft Excel 2013

Platform : - PC - Mac OS

First name : XoliswaSurname : MdingiID Number : 871106722083Nationality : South AfricaDrivers License : Learners PermitGender : FemaleHome Language : Xhosa - read, write and speakOther Languages : English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Sotho, Tswana

Home and Postal Address Contact Details108 Mkhize street cell No : 073 727 5852Mofolo North e-mail : xwmdingi@gmail.comSoweto1801

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PERSONAL DATA

EDUCATION & RECORD

VISUAL MARKETING COMMUNICATION

Synergy Technologies

Office automation suppliers

Pixel Base

Visual communication company

Exhale Spa House

Beauty and massage beauty salon

Mo-Air

Sound engineering and recording studio

CORPORATE IDENTITY

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INVITES

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Corporate Identity

E-Branding

Electronic invite

SABC Mpumalanga

Print/Electronic invite

Department of Housing

Print/Electronic invite

Right to Care

Print Based Thank you note

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BOOKLETS

Johannesburg Road Agency

Business Plan and Annual report

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Old Mutual

Brochures

BOOKLETS

Right to Care

Print newsletter

NEWSLETTER

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Social Media

PPS Insurance

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OUTDOOR MEDIA

Maponya Mall

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Packaging

NTF FOODS

Empowerworx/Simphiwe Masiza

Key note facilitators profiling

PHOTOGRAPHY / ART DIRECTING

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PHOTOGRAPHY / ART DIRECTING

MTV

Rock poster shoot

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GibbPoster Design

LAYOUT - POSTER

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SA Sport

Proposed spread

LAYOUT - MAGAZINE SPREAD

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MAGAZINE ADVERTORIALS

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Hype Magazine

Artist Advertisingt

Gauteng Commuters Organisation

Web development and management

WEB DEVELOPMENT

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NMG Quantity Surveyors

Web development and management

WEB DEVELOPMENT

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Company : Absolute Ideas DesignNature of Business : Visual Communication and Promotional giftsPost held : Creative ManagerSkill : understanding of design, copy, guidlines and web graphics; understanding of brand development and marketing concepts, software experience, communication, client liaison, farmiliar with field concepts, practices and procedures; experience in planning, time management, organisation, detail orientated, leadership, pro activeDuties : manage daily operations, oversee print and design production, manage graphic art, research assistance, develop creative briefs and design concepts (conceptualising), lead and direct colleague’s work, assist with repro (proofing), presentation, reporting and mantaining communication with management, brand/campaign management, art directingDuration : 01 November 2010 - 31 May 2012Reference : Name: Langalezwe Madonko Post held: Managing Partner Contact No: 082 486 1928 e-mail: madonkol@absoluteideas.biz

Company : Right to CareNature of Business : Voluntary HIV Counselling and TestingPost held : Research ConsultantSkills: excellent writing and presentation, maintaining and encouraging open communication with management and stakeholders, time management, event organising, traveling and project management and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe AcrobatDuties : strategising, sourcing, collecting, coordinating, data analysis, summarising, report compilation, copy proofing and presentation in a variety of formats, monitoring, photographic documentation (had to be on the field/travel), mobilising-monitoring testing sites and statistics, assisting in internal communication strategies and support

Duration: 5 October 2009 – 31 August 2010

Reference - Name: Busi Makhanya Post held: Business Development Manager Contact No: 011 710 7000 / 082 978 1078 e-mail: busi.makhanya@righttocare.org

Company : Studio BeziqueNature of Business : Visual Communication Design StudioPost held : Graphic Design InternSkills : fast learner, time management, organisation, attention to detail, multi tasking, apply design theory to marketing campaigns Duties : conceptualising marketing campaigns and promotions, creating graphics and design layout for print, web, social media and brand activation points, collaborate with marketing and support campaigns, research and present new design techniques and software advances, profficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Duration : 23 June 2008 - 30 August 2008

Reference - Name: Nyembezi Phiri Post held: Creative Director Contact No: 011 504 9851 / 083 880 0129 e-mail: creative@studiobezique.com

Duration : October 2012 - Present Company : SelfPosition Held : Graphic Design and Communication Consultant/FreelancerDuties / Skills : visual communication assistance and advice, problem solving, maintain close communication with the appropriate personnel, develop branding and marketing strategies, provide analysis and audits, understand and present reports and concepts, implement findings and intergrate them with goals set, provide advice and recommendations, present and maintain budgets, project management. These included - clarifying brief, research, conceptualisation (creating campaigns, presention for print and multimedia.

Clients : PPS Insurance, Empowaworx, Old Mutual, Collect a can, Gauteng Comunters Orgnisation, Johannesburg Roads Agency, Good Morning Kenya, Global Fund for Christ, Maponya Mall - Redefine, Right to Care, Gijima AST, GIBB, NYDA, Right to Know, Soweto Hotel, Department of Education, Hollard, VFS Wealth, NTF Food

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