Mariska Trump CV
Senior Graphic Designer
+27 73 232 4905
Gauteng, South Africa
Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
AutoCad (2D & 3D)
Adobe Premier Pro
Adobe After Effects
Mac & PC Literate
Microsoft Office
Adobe Dreamweaver
Languages
Afrikaans

1st Language

English

2nd Language

I am a deadline-driven Graphic Designer with experience in design for various industries including BTL and ATL advertising. I'm backed by a BA Degree in Communications Management Specializing in Multimedia Design and a BA Honours in Brand Leadership from Vega Johannesburg. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite CC (especially InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator) but also have experience working in Wordpress, HTML and AutoCad 2D & 3D.

 

I have a proven ability of developing projects from inception through to final product in the agreed time frame. I can also work as part of a team and independently and have some experience in managing small teams of designers. I'm able to work under pressure and manage different projects at the same time without supervision. 

 

My background includes corporate, agency and freelance graphic design experience. I have worked on local and international brands and have experience in applying and adapting international guidelines to the South African market and retailer spaces. I am driven to exceed client and employer expectations and enjoy collaborating with clients, co-workers and suppliers to deliver design solutions.

 

Highlights of my skills include:

·         Print and Digital Graphic Design

·         Basic Website Design

·         HTML Emailer Designs

·         Basic AutoCad 3D Rendering

·         Retail Media Design (Retailer Windows, Visual Headers, Mini Events, Activation Pads, Center Courts)

·         Video and Photo Editing

 

Please visit my portfolio page to see examples of my work and call me to set up an interview. 

Yours Sincerely,Mariska Trump

EXPERIENCE
Freelance Graphic Designer
July 2008-Present
  • Digital Designs (Emailers, App Icons, Digital Brochures)
  • School Yearbook Designs
  • CI Design
  • Packaging Design
  • Website Design
  • T-Shirt Designs
  • Make-Up Portfolio Designs
Senior Graphic Designer
Grapevine MediaAugust 2015-September 2019
  • Outsourced In-House Designer for L’Oreal Luxe South Africa (February 2017- present)
  • Print Design
  • Digital Design (Social Media and HTML Emailers)
  • Retail Media Design (Windows, Mini Events, Centre Courts, Activation Pads, Launch Pads, Events)
  • Adapting International Guidelines to South African Retailer Specifications
  • Upload TVC's
  • Brand Hardware Design
  • Create and Submit Magazine Content
  • Video Editing
  • Strategy Magazine Design
  • Liaise with Clients and Suppliers
Marketing Manager & Graphic Designer
Leeuwner-Maritz AttorneysFebruary 2015-July 2015
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Digital Designs for Leeuwner-Maritz and Leeuwmar Consult
  • Model Retouching
  • Word Press Website Maintenance for Leeuwner-Maritz, Bon-Jole and Jole Designs
  • Video Editing
  • Running of Jole Designs (Retail Shop)
  • Research and Write Marketing Proposals
Graphic Designer
Milestone BeverageJuly 2014-January 2015
  • Packaging Design
  • Artwork Recreation
  • Re-Branding/CI Design
  • Promotional Material Design
  • Print Design
  • Product Retouching and Rendering
Graphic Designer/DTP
232 Celsius AdvertisingAugust 2011-June 2014
  • Digital and Print Design
  • ​CI Design
  • In-store Point of Sale Design
  • Packaging and Label Design
  • Model Retouching
  • Product Retouching and Mockups
  • Retailer Mockups
Graphic Designer
AB+September 2010-July 2011
  • Digital and Print Design
  • CI Design
  • Model Retouching
  • Liase with Photographers
Media Executive
Marketel Media (Pty) LtdJune 2009-August 2010
  • Digital and Print Design
  • Website Design and Programming 
  • Liaise with Clients and Suppliers
  • Media Planning (AMPS / SAARF)
  • Present to Clients
  • Quote Clients
  • IVR Script Writing and Voice Artist Sourcing
  • Model Retouching
Freelance Graphic Design/Marketing
Vixxen Magazine2009-2010
  • Magazine Article Layouts
  • Liaise with Event Organisers and Photographers
INTERNSHIPS
Graphic Design Intern
Y&R Johannesburg2008
  • Logo Designs
  • Photo Retouching
  • Poster Designs
Graphic/Web Design Intern
DMG Studios2007
  • Website Design
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Honours, Brand Leadership
Vega the Brand Communications School2008

Subjects included:


Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Communications Management Specialising in Creative Brand Communications with Application in Multimedia Design
Vega the Brand Communications School2005-2007

Course included:


Programs used: Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator, Freehand, Dreamweaver, After Effects, InDesign

Certificate, Graphic Design
Damelin West Rand2004

Course included:


Programs used: Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and HTML Programming

Matric
Krugersdorp High School2003

Passed with exemption 

Subjects taken: English, Afrikaans, Math, Science, Art, Biology

References

Available on request.

Awards
Merit Award for Highest Marks Achieved
Damelin West Rand2004
INDEPENDENT COURSEWORK
  • Fundamentals of Microsoft Office
  • AutoCad Fundamentals
  • Photography