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CURRICULUM VITAE OF

WAYDE VAN HEERDEN

WHO I AM

QUALIFICATIONS

WORK EXPERIENCE

Wayde van Heerden

9205085111082

Fluent in English and Afrikaans

Code B Drivers License

As a recent BTech Industrial Design graduate of the University of Johannesburg I am motivated by

the prospect of being able to design with a difference. I believe that my design capabilities give me

the opportunity to communicate with the world in my own unique way. This is an expression of how I

feel I play my small role to better the way in which we as humans interact with our immediate

surroundings on a deeper level. I feel incredibly privileged to be able to share my love for design with

others.

Btech Industrial Design: University of Johannesburg

National Diploma Three-dimensional Design: University of Johannesburg

National Senior Certificate: Parktown Boys’ High School

- Current Product designer for Tasco Lighting.

- Intern Product Designer for a 5 week contract period for Wahl Industries.

- Part time product designer for the design and infrastructure department of First National Bank

responsible for the upliftment of all FNB branches. This position was attained on a contractual

basis for a period of 1 full year from April 2013 to April 2014.

- Logistics Manager of 5 months for a construction company.

Responsible for the management and transportation of both equipment and labour staff.

- Part time waiter at a high end restaurant for a period of 1 month during varsity holidays.

- Athletics coach at Parktown Boys’ High school for two seasons.

- Tennis Coach for “Coaching by Kevin”.

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EDUCATION HISTORY

AHIEVEMENTS

SKILLS SET

- Btech Industrial Design student at the University of Johannesburg.

- National Diploma student: Three-dimensional Design at the University of Johannesburg for

Industrial Design.

- Parktown Boys’ High School 2010 matriculant.

Achievement of being both a prefect and Deputy Secretary of the Student Council.

Design Competitions Won:

- 2014 Homemakers Expo Repurposed design competition.

- 2012 Afrimould PISA rural recycling trailer competition.

Design Competitions Entered:

- 2014 Homemakers Expo Repurposed design competition

- 2012 Eskom Energy Efficient Light Design Competition

- 2012 Water sports Rotational Moulding Competition

- 2012 Afrimould PISA Rural Recycling Trailer Competition

- Level 1 First Aid

Hard Skills:

Product Prototyping

SolidWorks

CorelDRAW

Photoshop

CAD Rendering

Hand Rendering

Concept Sketching and Refinement

Technical Engineering Skills

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Soft Skills:

Conceptualising

Leading

Presenting

Communicating

Problem Solving

Efficiency

Research and Development

Extremely quick learner, always hungry to learn

even if it means making the odd mistake from

time to time. I have an eye for design in terms of

what does and what does not work which means

that I aim to produce nothing but the best. I am also

ambitious, motivated, confident, loyal and able

to easily adapt to working with people and teams.

I know what I want in terms of a career in this field

of work and I am willing to put in the hours

to achieve this.

I do not always ask the right questions when

they need to be asked which means that I can

sometimes take too much initiative with an

assignment. I would also like to improve my

product photography skills.

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SKILLS SET CONT.

INTERESTS

REFERENCES

WEAKNESSES STRENGTHS

I am passionate about design. I do, however, look to take a break from this and refresh

my mind by staying physically active. I am a scratch golfer and rather skillful tennis player

which leads to many Sunday afternoon spent doing one or the other.

1. Justine Hunkin: Mentor at University of Johannesburg. Contact:

+27 (0)11 559 1121

2. Dave Hansen: Head of Hostel and Business Teacher at Parktown Boys’ High

School. Contact: 072 600 7890

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BTECH CERTIFICATE

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NATIONAL DIPLOMA

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ACADEMIC RECORD

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ACADEMIC RECORD

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1ST PLACE PISA

DESIGN AWARD

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NATIONAL SENIOR

CERTIFICATE

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TESTIMONIAL

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LEVEL 1 FIRST AID