Sean Van Der Sluis Email & Phone Number

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Recruited as Lead Designer for an automotive brand, my role evolved to be Lead Designer, CICustodian and Digital Asset Manager for four automotive brands, responsible for designingdetailed specification material, and digital and printed marketing material. My duties asCustodian for Corporate Identities included acquiring the latest CI Guides and adapting.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

• Implementation of marketing activities:
• Coordinate material for all media bookings
• Assist with management of owned media including social media platforms and website
• Ensure that all information and product photographs for jobs are available when required
• Ensure approval is received for all jobsSocial media management:
• Create and maintain relevant social media accounts as approved by the Marketing Manager

Cape Town Area, South Africa

• Graphic Design & DTP responsibilities:
• Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials according to brief
• Plans concept by studying information and materials
• Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts
• Adheres to design guidelines as set by brand owners where applicable
• Amend final designs to comments and gain full approval

Cape Town Area, South Africa

• IT administration:
• Installing and configuring computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers and scanners
• Ensuring that controls are in place regarding data security, firewalls and data backups for all machines and systems
• Monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks
• Planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance upgrades
• Responding to breakdowns and talking to computer users to determine the nature of problems

Cape Town Area, South Africa

I created custom flag designs using CorelDraw and with a vinyl cutter, I created screen printing positives for the custom designs as well as all international recognised flags. I oversaw the screen printing process and was also responsible for the consumable stock control.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

I designed adverts for local businesses and once I got the approval for those designs, I did a complete design and layout for a local business directory style magazine using Adobe CS, including preflighting and packaging.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

I created a range of educational books, flipcharts, posters and other teachers’ aids for children 1-year-old to primary school children using Adobe CS and CorelDraw. I also designed magazine adverts for the educational material and an associated stationary company.

I was responsible for designing artwork for screen printing and creating the screen printing positives. I also assisted with design and layouts of large format digital printing and vinyl cutting, application and installation. I redesigned the website and was responsible for all office IT and general office administration.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

In addition to designing EDM banners in Photoshop and Fireworks, I assisted with web design and was responsible for the general office administration.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

I assisted with large format layout and printing.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

I designed membrane switches, graphic overlays, flexible circuits and labels. I recreated designs for unserviceable panels and membranes. Two of my most prestigious projects was the speedometer counter for a well-known vehicle manufacturer for their 2001 models and converting a mechanical keyboard to a tactile circuit panel for a horse racing betting.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

When I designed large format material I had to convert bitmaps to vector formats to make sure details are clear. I also assisted in building props for television shows and exhibitions. I also did branding designs for various businesses.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

When I started at Postnet Fourways, they were launching the 1st of a new type of store, where a stationary/Postal store also offered digital solutions and printing facilities to walk-in customers. I was responsible for managing the Digital department which included a copy/printing/stapling/folding combination machine (one of the first in South Africa) and.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

I designed training and marketing material like newsletters, table talkers, Point of sale and activity sheets for children for 2 large restaurant groups (Mimmo’s & Ocean Basket). I also created corporate stationery, brochures and manuals for various other clients. Part of my job was maintaining the office computers and printers.

Social Media Certificate With University Of Stellenbosch Business School Accreditation, Social Media

Digital Marketing Certificate With University Of Stellenbosch Business School Accreditation, Digital Marketing

Certificate Of Proficiency, Photo Shop, Quark Express, Freehand

Quark, Freehand & Photoshop

L Th Diploma, Education, Practical Theology, Systematic Theology, Biblical Studies, Church History, Greek, Ethics,

Activities and Societies: DIY Committee Sunday School Committee Librarian L. Th Diploma

Senior Certificate With Exemption, Afrikaans, Englich, Maths, Science, Biology, Northern Sotho

Matriculated with distinction in Mathematics