Belinda Jewell

Belinda Jewell - |-| Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-jewell-/ Portfolio: belindajewell.my.canva.site PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, CapCut, and digital illustration. Passionate about creating compelling visual designs that communicate brand identity and engage audiences. Seeking an opportunity to contribute to a collaborative design team while growing expertise in branding, layout, video editing, and digital media. SKILLS Graphic & Creative Skills: • • • • • Branding and identity design Layout design (print & digital) Marketing collateral (flyers, posters, social media assets) Digital illustration and image editing Video editing fundamentals Design Tools & Software: • • • • • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat) Canva, CapCut, DaVinci Resolve Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) AutoCAD, Revit, Caddie (CAD draughting & visualization) RDWorks, SAI FlexiSIGN, SAI PhotoPRINT (CNC laser cutter file preparation, pre-press setup, largeformat print production) Technical & IT Skills: • • • File version control and asset management Troubleshooting hardware/software (printers, design equipment, operating systems) Virtual environments, cloud storage, and system setup Professional Strengths: • • • • • Creativity and innovation in design concepts Precision and attention to detail Strong organizational abilities Client communication and collaboration Adaptability and problem-solving EXPERIENCE Architectural Draughtsman – Arcterio | Jan 202 – Apr 2025 • • • Prepared construction and council drawings in Caddie, ensuring precision, standards compliance, and clear visual communication. Produced detailed technical plans, strengthening documentation accuracy and version control. Creative spatial problem-solving, layout accuracy, and advanced CAD proficiency translate to strong composition and production-ready files. Artist and Founder – Origami Designs | Nov 2023 – Mar 2025 • • • • • Designed and produced custom origami earrings, managing concept-to-production workflows. Used and Excel for branding, and customer records. Developed strong self-management and organizational skills. Used a combination of Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and CapCut to create multimedia for social media campaigns, in various formats. Brand creation, visual identity consistency, and end-to-end creative production. Graphic Designer (Freelance) – VMP Films | Jun 2020 – Jul 2020 • • Production, designing and detailing of graphic design media and animation items for the films and short episodes to be produced by the company, such as posters. Detailing of any revisions to branding material for the company, including revised logo designs. Praised for creativity and attention to detail by Director & Producer Vitaly Sumin. Designer – Zappas Bistro | Nov 2017 – Mar 2020 • • • • Produced graphic and architectural design files for restaurant operations. Operated and managed CNC router, laser cutter, and wide-format vinyl printing and cutting. Oversaw workflow from digital artwork to installation, ensuring accuracy and finish quality. Installed and maintained a range of specialized equipment, troubleshooting to ensure production continuity. Personal Assistant – Bespoke Developments | Aug 2017 – Oct 2017 • • Maintained and organized Revit project files while producing accurate 3D architectural renderings to support design and construction workflows. Provided comprehensive administrative and operational assistance to executives, ensuring deadlines and business objectives were met in a dynamic environment. Personal Assistant and Architectural Draughtsman – JLDesign | Aug 2016 – Nov 2016 • • Supported day-to-day business operations, coordinating schedules, documentation, and project deliverables to ensure smooth workflow and client satisfaction. Produced, detailed, and draughted architectural drawings, presentation documents, and technical plans for retail and commercial projects using AutoCAD, with strong focus on precision and compliance. AutoCAD Change Controller – Exponant | Nov 2015 – Mar 2016 • • Responsible for all the change control and correctness of Vodacom Facility Management North’s CAD drawings; encompassing space planning and change management of furniture, personnel and maintenance specific equipment. Updated layouts via Smart Client and Archibus, ensuring accuracy and version control. Architectural Draughtsman – Masterworx Architectural Design | Jul 2015 • Created detailed architectural drawings, presentation layouts, and council submission plans using AutoCAD and Adobe Acrobat, ensuring compliance with regulations, design accuracy, and professional visual standards. Architectural Technologist and Assistant – Riana Dietrich & Associates | Mar 2015 – Jul 2015 • • Created architectural drawings, presentation drawings, construction drawings, council submission plans and corresponding documentation. Coordinated project documentation, specializing in turn-key projects and management thereof. EDUCATION CompTIA Tech+ Certification – CompTIA | Jul 2025 Foundations in IT concepts, infrastructure, applications, databases, and security. Google IT Support Professional Certificate – Coursera | Apr 2025 – Jul 2025 Training in technical support fundamentals, networking, system administration, operating systems, and IT security. Architectural Draughting Award Certificate – Inscape | 2014 Foundations in Architectural draughting and presentation. BSc Medical Sciences (Incomplete) – University of Pretoria | 2010 - 2013 Majoring in anatomy, with an elective of human genetics. Awarded multiple academic bursaries for strong academic performance. National Senior Certificate – Christian Brothers College Mount Edmund | 2009 Subjects: English Home Language, Afrikaans First Additional Language, Mathematics, Life Orientation, Information Technology, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences. Additional Certifications: Caddie • Getting Started with Caddie (2025), Caddie Basic Training Course (2025) Udemy • Digital Marketing Strategy - Profitable Sales Funnel Mastery (2024), Learn to Storyboard for Film or Animation (2020), Graphic Design Masterclass Intermediate - The NEXT Level (2020), Graphic Design Masterclass - Learn GREAT Design (2020) Autodesk • Autodesk Revit Architectural Essentials (The CAD Corporation, 2015), AutoCAD for the Built Environment (Inscape, 2014) AWARDS & RECOGNITION • Academic Bursaries: University of Pretoria | 2010, 2011, 2012 VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE ABBA House – Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa | 2008 – 2009 (150 Hours) • • Provided dedicated support and care, demonstrating strong empathy, reliability, and commitment to community service. Developed organizational and interpersonal skills in a challenging and fast-paced environment. REFERENCES • • • • Arcterio: Marieke Dos Santos | - |-VM Productions: Vitaly Sumin |-Exponant: Nicholas Elphick | - |-Riana Dietrich & Associates: Riana Dietrich | - |-