CURRICULUM VITAE
Channel Harrison
PERSONAL:
Christian Name:Channel
Surname:Harrison
Age:33
ID Number:-
Nationality:SA
Mother Tongue:English
Language Proficiency:Bilingual
Health:Excellent
Moral Standard:Sober – of good moral standard
No criminal record
Drivers Licence:Learners
Marital Status:Single
CONTACT DETAILS:
Address:Physical:12 Lanquedoc, George Street, Strand
Postal:12 Lanquedoc, George Street, Strand
Contact details:
Cell:076 -
E-Mail:-
BACKGROUND:
Introduction – condensed profile
Channel Harrison has 12 years’ experience in graphic design and marketing. She is passionate about art and design and can count Coca Cola Fortune Promotions (Ref: Sheenagh Kruger (Coca Cola Fortune – Bloemfontein-) as one of her areas of responsibilities. In this position she has gained valuable knowledge on promotions and corporate functions as well as their branding requirements & décor.
She has 5 years’ experience in management, taking control of HR, Financial controls and security requirements. An additional 16 years in the catering arena has given her exceptional people skills.
Career highlights – Achievements:
I have worked with major companies such as Coca-Cola, Harmony Gold Mining Company & Walton’s.
Occupation:
Graphic Design Artist: 12 Years with design companies & freelancing
Management, Marketing and Promotions Experience: 5 Years – Food and Beverage Industry
16 years food and beverage, acting as a server / manager
CAREER SUMMARY:
Key capabilities & professional expertise:
Fluent in Corel Draw and Adobe Photoshop. Cartoonist, Mixed media artist, painter. I have experience in creating, cutting and applying decals, vehicle decals and body wraps. I have knowledge in the creation of signage, pylons, Light boxes, Corporate Branding & stationery, high volume printing and signage systems.
I am bilingual and have excellent people skills; am able to function independently, is self-motivated and professional and am able to work under pressure.
2 Management
Operations Management including:-
Labour and Staffing
Stock control and purchasing
Financial controls
Security procedures
Rep liaison
Health and Safety
Business documentation – corporate stationary, proposals, corporate profiles, presentations etc.
Skills transfer, capacitating, empowerment & development
Community Liaison
Management of Public Relations & Communication Programmes
Target driven strategic planning – needs assessments
Internal (employee) & External Communication strategies
Target publics & Stakeholders
Social responsibility (sponsorships)
Corporate identity & image
Media Liaison & Relations, Publicity (Media Releases)
Graphic design, Advertising, Marketing & Promotions
Corporate literature: Copy writing / writing service, photography, compiling, editing, layout & design. Desktop publishing / printing
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Motheo FET College
N5 & N6 Graphic Design
Subjects:
Drawing
Graphic Design
History of Art
Business Economics
Motheo FET College: Subjects:
N3
Introductory Art & Drawing N4
Introductory Drawing
Introductory Graphic Interpretation
Introductory Form & Colour
Introductory Space & Volume
School:Damelin College Matric – 2004
Business English 1st Language
Business Afrikaans 2nd Language
MS Office
Small Business Management
Economic & Legal Environment
Office Practice
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
MS Office Fundamentals : Windows, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT & EXPERIENCE:
Graphic Designer - IMAC Services – January 2016 – July 2017
DutiesResponsible for small business corporate identity design and development including business card design, business plan layout, cover page and banner development. Basic administration and errands.
General Manager – The Nameless Pub – Somerset West – Western Cape
Duration: June 2011 – April 2018 (There was a 2 year gap were I was in Welkom, Freestate)
Ran concurrently with Jane Doe Designs
Duties: Operations Management, Corporate Branding and Design, Promotions, Marketing Strategy and Implementation Design, HR, Scheduling, Coordinating services, Overseeing, Service Delivery, Human Resources, Marketing, Public Relations & Customer Care
Freelancing as designer
Duration: March 2011 and June 2011 whilst seeking a position in Western Cape.
Designer: Devine Signs Welkom / Gecko Designs / Devine Signs Bloemfontein
Duration: April 2007 – February 2011
Duties: Quotations, Telesales, Graphic design, Signage production, Production on Roland Versacam. Direct client Relations, Petty cash, Basic administration and general running of business. Management of staff & production, materials purchasing, Direct client relations.
Reason for leaving: Exploring new work opportunities in the Western Cape.
INTERESTS / HOBBIES:
Swimming, Listening to music, Photography, Reading, Drawing and digital drawing, Painting, Murals, Mixed media art, Print making, gardening.
REFERENCES: (general)
Type
(1) Professional
(2) Professional
(3) Character
Name:
Andre Neethling
Allan Schell
Mirna de Hart
Employer:
Devine Signs
Nameless Pub
IMAC Services
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