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Madison, Wisconsin, United States

During my initial year at WiSys, I successfully orchestrated and primarily led a statewide initiative across 10 out of the 11 UW System Campuses that we provide support to. By my second year, all 11 campuses were actively engaged, and we expanded the program's reach to a national level.Furthermore, I assumed the responsibility of supervising the grants managed by WiSys as a Granting Agency, including those issued within its purview.

Hilton, South Africa

Managed and operated a boutique graphic design studio with a consistent and loyal client roster.• Conducted client consultations, gathered project requirements, executed design work, and ensured project fulfillment, including the delivery of signage, printed materials, digital graphics, and effective email campaigns.• Cultivated enduring client partnerships, serving as a reliable resource for both extensive and modest projects. These collaborations ranged from multi-year endeavors to rapid-turnaround assignments with budget constraints.

Mooi River, South Africa

Engaged as a vital member of a production team entrusted with illustrating images for Pearson's educational textbooks.• Acquired proficiency in Photoshop to collaborate closely with lead illustrators in the colorization of images intended for both print and digital formats.• Collaborated within a globally dispersed team, aligning with the publishing house's stringent timelines and budgetary constraints to ensure timely delivery of all textbooks.• Successfully accomplished the creation of ten 24-page books within a year's timeframe.

Nottingham Road, South Africa

I served as the Chief Executive Officer's indispensable collaborator, overseeing event planning for our diverse event company, specializing in classical music, birding, wildlife, and educational events.Key responsibilities encompassed: Securing event venues and facilitating client bookings and payments, while also arranging accommodations and thoughtful gifts. Designing event programs and efficiently managing post-event logistics. Meticulously maintaining the client database and promptly addressing event-related feedback. Ensuring seamless travel coordination for the CEO, handling communications, expense reporting, and calendar management, in addition to preparing presentations and reports. Supervising day-to-day office operations and maintaining a conducive work environment. Skillfully managing the CEO's property portfolio, which included rent collection, insurance agreements, property maintenance, and rental contracts. Overseeing the successful execution of three major musical events annually, along with educational courses hosted in various cities throughout South Africa.

Nottingham Road, South Africa

Led the curation of Contemporary Art exhibitions from inception to grand opening, encompassing the procurement of art, creation of marketing collateral, invitation design for opening nights, exhibition management, and artist payments.Simultaneously, played an integral role in marketing Indigo Fields through both print and digital media, actively contributing to the development of the corporate identity, website, and subsequent expansion into social media platforms. This collaboration spanned nearly 15 years, during which I transitioned from full-time to contract work while maintaining unwavering dedication.Navigating through resource constraints and diverse economic climates, I facilitated the brand's consistent growth, continually refining and adapting my skills to meet evolving demands, particularly in the realm of social and electronic media.Furthermore, I adeptly assumed various roles as needed, ranging from Front of House responsibilities and booking coordination to administrative functions.Notably, Indigo Fields stands as a testament to the remarkable vision of its founder, transforming from a property with just three guest suites into a globally acclaimed Day Spa.

Pietermaritzburg Area, South Africa

I initially worked as a Graphic Designer and transitioned into Web Design, all while maintaining proficiency in administrative tasks.

Pietermaritzburg Area, South Africa

Acquired proficiency in Windows and the Microsoft Office suite, along with specialized skills in Corel Draw, Adobe Pagemaker, and Adobe Dreamweaver.In addition, I diligently handled a range of administrative duties, including filing, telephone management, and computer maintenance. Skillfully managed tasks such as mail sorting for bulk mailing and mail merging.