Michael Harrison Email & Phone Number

Cape Town, Wc, Za

Woodstock, Cape Town

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Worked within a signage manufacturing team comprising of ten members divided into two teams, fabrication team and the print artwork, where I worked in both departments on promotional branding for well known retail labels such as Vans, Under Armour and KFC, reporting to the manager. I was known for my inter-departmental versatility and eagerness to up-skill.Key Responsibilities: DTP / Signage FabricationProcess signage requirements such as materials and substrates according to job specs… Show more Worked within a signage manufacturing team comprising of ten members divided into two teams, fabrication team and the print artwork, where I worked in both departments on promotional branding for well known retail labels such as Vans, Under Armour and KFC, reporting to the manager. I was known for my inter-departmental versatility and eagerness to up-skill.Key Responsibilities: DTP / Signage FabricationProcess signage requirements such as materials and substrates according to job specs Accurately print customer orders such as vinyl decals for labels and architectural signage Provide accurate information when a job will be ready for client pick-up or delivery Retrieve job card and specifications off company server as to meet deadlinesMake sure the correct vinyls are used for printing, matte/gloss ,etc.Make accurate counts and quality control of large volume jobsConstant monitoring of print process after PDF files are ripped and print process starts Monitor stock levels as well as ink levels and the up keep and maintenance of the printers Determine the most efficient and cost effective use of materials and troubleshooting Liaise with graphic designer as to colour, size, specs, repro. and touch up work Show less

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Was part of the “Life Change Program”, where I was privileged to work within a faith base organi- sation focusing on work rehabilitation program for the formerly homeless, to gain skills and prepar- ing them for the open labour market by providing them with basic computer training and retail work exposure. Because of my leadership qualities and work ethic, I was tasked with roles in both e-commerce and retail team leading, reporting to Retail Operations Manager.Key Responsibilities: Retail… Show more Was part of the “Life Change Program”, where I was privileged to work within a faith base organi- sation focusing on work rehabilitation program for the formerly homeless, to gain skills and prepar- ing them for the open labour market by providing them with basic computer training and retail work exposure. Because of my leadership qualities and work ethic, I was tasked with roles in both e-commerce and retail team leading, reporting to Retail Operations Manager.Key Responsibilities: Retail Team Leader/e-commerceTo ensure that products are photographed and catalogued for social media postingsBasic SEO on popular sites like Facebook Marketplace (clothing, toys, electronics, furniture) Ensure that all necessary admin. pertaining to stock allocations are correctProvided customer service both online, telephonically and in person for requests and queries Ensure that up-cycled products are tested and in working order before being posted online Always exceeded projected sales targets monthly consistantly over R30 000Ensure that the staff adhere to dress codes and adhere to disciplinary codesThe training of new staff members on point of sale systems and in store merchandising Handle cash-up procedures as well as stock orders and inter-branch transfersMaintain work time schedules and update promotional items and displays Show less

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

At Syntell, I progressed from working the inventory storage area to the back office, where I did data capturing relating to traffic offences and by-law infringements and the issuing of fines relating to these by referring to camera footage or traffic tickets. I was part of the evening shift and reported to the back office supervisor and manager.Key Responsibilities: Data CapturerProcess data like date, time, location, license, registration number and offence, accurately Ensure that… Show more At Syntell, I progressed from working the inventory storage area to the back office, where I did data capturing relating to traffic offences and by-law infringements and the issuing of fines relating to these by referring to camera footage or traffic tickets. I was part of the evening shift and reported to the back office supervisor and manager.Key Responsibilities: Data CapturerProcess data like date, time, location, license, registration number and offence, accurately Ensure that location, site of offence and magisterial district is recorded accuratelyCheck that court summonses are completed with the correct informationBe sure that the correct payment amount pertaining to the fine/offence is enteredConsult management to ensue that data integrity is upheld on the OPUS and TMS systems Separate by-law infringements from traffic offences on the data management system Ensure that data protection protocols are adhered to at all timesOccasional miscellaneous back office duties like bursting and printingMake sure that daily targets are exceededMaintain a professional level of typing speed at all times Show less

As an integral part of a high energy production team environment, my main function was to load and render still as well as motion graphics over live and pre-recorded news, sport and actuality programs. Within this environment I developed a high sense of situational awareness as well as multi tasking abilities. I also learned how graphics rendering software can enhance the television experience.Key Responsibilities:On Screen Graphics OperatorChecking Viz rendering machine and… Show more As an integral part of a high energy production team environment, my main function was to load and render still as well as motion graphics over live and pre-recorded news, sport and actuality programs. Within this environment I developed a high sense of situational awareness as well as multi tasking abilities. I also learned how graphics rendering software can enhance the television experience.Key Responsibilities:On Screen Graphics OperatorChecking Viz rendering machine and associated software is in good working order Troubleshooting and reporting any faults to relevant IT departmentEnsuring graphics run down is correct and is in sync with the news script Performing the play-out of graphics as per the original run downCompleting graphics requests using provided templates on the Graphic Computers Operating graphics play-out computers during live and pre-recorded programs Ensuring that content is stylistically and linguistically correctBuilding animations using template driven computer graphicsTyping in all titles, supers and creditsUpdating of VIZ server and liaise with content producers at all times Show less

Higher National Diploma, Graphic Design Illustration

Adobe Cc 2020 Certification, Graphic Design

Adobe CC2020 Certification Course

N1 National Diploma, Petrol/ Diesel Engineering, N1

Matric, Matric, 12

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