Trusha Goolab- Curriculam Vitae

Trusha Goolab- Curriculam VitaeAddress: 350 Van Der Wall Street, Erasmia, Pretoria

Email: tsirkissoon@gmail.comMobile: +27 823466883ID NO: 9104240126087

Age: 23Nationality: South African

Sex: FemaleRace: Indian

Home Language: EnglishOther languages: Afrikaans, Northern Sotho, Hindi

Drivers licence: YESCriminal Record: None

PERSONAL PROFILE A highly efficient, innovative and methodical GRAPHIC DESIGNER with extensive

experience of supporting organisational departments by reviewing, developing and defining their overall strategy. A very strong team player. Can relate well with people at all levels and has the flexibility of working well as part of a team or individually. Comfortable working in a fast paced, hands on, growth orientated work environment and possessing a

proven ability to ensure that brand messages, standards and communications are understood and implemented effectively. Right and left brain thinker.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE• Adobe Indesign• Adobe Illustrator• Adobe Photoshop• Adobe Dreamweaver• Adobe Edge• Flash and Flash Catalyst, Autodesk 3D MAX• Extensive knowledge of both PC and Mac platform• Word, Excel and e-mail applications• Knowledge and interest in contemporary art history and design• Ability to print design on any form of media

SKILLSAnalytical thinking, Branding and marketing, Customer relations, Finance control, Human

Resource management

Academic QualificationsAcademic institute: Sutherland High School

Qualification: High SchoolCompleted:” YesYear: 2009Result: Matric ExemptionYears: Subjects:Maths, Accounting, Art, Life Orientation, Biology, English, Afrikaans

Academic institute: Design School South AfricaQualification: BA Degree Graphic DesignCompleted: YesYear: 2013Subjects:Graphics 1, 2 and 3, Photography 1, 2 and 3, Illustration 1, 2 and 3, Visual Communication 1 and 2, Art and Design Theory, Research 1, 2 and 3, Business practice and Drawing 1 and 2.

Career HistoryCompany- Thiela ImageYears: August 2014Address: 44 Richards Drive, Halfway House MidrandPosition: Head of Design and Printing Operations Assistant

Responsibilities:• Design different types of photoshop layouts & illustrations, web design layout andtypography according to brand guidelines.• Coordinator of design work • Work on multitasks at the same time using a wide range of medias, including photography, computer aided design and producing quotes for customers.• Assisting in printing techniques, and programs, print on different mediums, finishing cutting and finalizing prints for display execution• Knowledge of graphic design and the trends, comply with all CI brands• Proof reading of designs for printing procedures and confirmation of orders and quotations from clients, suppliers and admin.• Produce visual solutions to the communication needs using a mix of creative skills and commercial awareness, knowledge of consumer language.

Company- SMJYears: 2013-2014Address: Otto Volek Rd, PinetownPosition: Graphic Designer, Brand Manager and Distribution assistantResponsibilities:• Design different types of layouts & illustrations, web design layout & typographyaccording to brand guidelines.• Create & modify fonts according to brand guidelines. • Work on multitasks at the same time using a wide range of medias, including pho-tography and computer aided design.• Awareness of printing techniques, types of paper or canvas (size, weight) and display options (light box, interactive display), cutting and finalizing prints for display.• Knowledge of graphic animation, video editing, knowledge of broadcasting of design work• Knowledge of photography and photography editing, producing accurate and high quality work.• Awareness of current fashions in the visual arts, working knowledge of the latest computer packages and an understanding of material costs and time limits, all of which can impact on the design.• Creating professional designs and layouts for promotional materials including direct mailings, handouts, advertisements, posters, signs, logos, and other visual layouts.• Preparing new and unique illustrations, innovative layout prints and rough sketches of presentation and organization brochures and designs graphics for website in line with branding guidelines.• Determining style, technique, and medium best suited to organisation promotion strategies.• Assisting in copywriting as necessary and performs typesetting for forms and publi-cations.• Keeping abreast of current trends in same field by conducting the necessary researches.• Coordinate production activities with printers, service agencies, advertisers, and vendors, review quality of final product before release and manage pre recording of presentations and radio adverts• Reporting directly to CEO and Senior marketing manager• Report writing on all projects• Involved in Analysing and Strategising 6 (six) month marketing plan• Knowledge of directing a project/s.• Ability to work under pressure and work on weekends and public holidays

• Awareness of current fashions in the visual arts, working knowledge of the latest computer packages and an understanding of material costs and time limits, all of which can impact on the design.• Creating professional designs and layouts for promotional materials including direct mailings, handouts, advertisements, posters, signs, logos, and other visual layouts.• Preparing new and unique illustrations, innovative layout prints and rough sketches of presentation and organization brochures and designs graphics for website in line with branding guidelines.• Determining style, technique, and medium best suited to organisation promotion strategies.• Assisting in copywriting as necessary and performs typesetting for forms and publi-cations.• Keeping abreast of current trends in same field by conducting the necessary researches.• Coordinate production activities with printers, service agencies, advertisers, and vendors, review quality of final product before release and manage pre recording of presentations and radio adverts• Reporting directly to CEO and Senior marketing manager• Report writing on all projects• Involved in Analysing and Strategising 6 (six) month marketing plan• Knowledge of directing a project/s.• Ability to work under pressure and work on weekends and public holidays

Company- Trukit JewellersYears: 2009-2012Address: 57 Boom Street, Pretoria WestPosition: Manager

Responsibilities:• Manage cash loss prevention procedures and established security policies. • Analysing sale figures and forecasting future sales volumes. • Involved in the recruitment and interviewing of new staff. • Managing and motivating staff to increase work ethic and ensure business efficiency. • Producing reports on performance, and then measuring these against set indicators. • Reviewing current organizational effectiveness and making recommendations for improvements.

Company- Asiana Fashion EmporiumYears-2012-2013Address: Shop 40, Reds Mall PretoriaPosition- Manager

Responsibilities:• Analysing sale figures and forecasting future sales volumes. • Involved in the recruitment and interviewing of new staff. • Managing and motivating staff to increase work ethic and ensure business efficiency. • Producing reports on performance, then measuring these against set indicators. • Reviewing current organizational effectiveness and making recommendations for improvements.

Company: Imagine That DesignsAddress: Shop 337. Wilhiema Street, ErasmiaPosition: Intern Graphic DesignerResponsibilities:This was an intern position to gain experience for my chosen degree.

References

1) A. Amla 5) LX SethPosition: Marketing Manager Manager of Knight IndustiresContact Number: +27 716069813 Contact Number: +27 82 822 2989

2) Y. Desai 6) T. AntoniadesPosition: IT and Communications Owner of Thiela ImageContact Number: +27 76488335 Contact Number: 011 315 7618

3) Name: N. GovenderPosition: Operations Manager-MN CARRIERSContact Number: +27 842507667

4) P.J.RPosition: Owner of Trukit JewellersContact Number: +27 828819065