Marinda
Bekker
Graphic Designer/Layout Artist/
Website Coordinator
MEDIA 24 - Polokwane Observer
Profile
Good foundation and proven track record in design principles. Excellent deep
etching and retouching Photoshop skills. Strong eye for typography, design, layout
and colour – as well as attention to detail. Fluency in social media platforms.
Work well in a team environment as well as independently. Self-motivated and very
well-organized with effective time-management skills and meeting of tight deadlines. Friendly and outgoing. Forward thinking and able to take the initiative. Ability
to come up with new and fresh ideas. Eager to learn. Positive and passionate.
WORK PROFILE: http://marindabek.crevado.com/
PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/MB-Creative-Designs-/
Experience
Head Senior Graphic Designer/Layout Artist/Website Coordinator
Polokwane Observer Newspaper, Media 24
NEWSPAPER
- Design of advertisements for newspaper and website.
- Layout, planning and design of editorial pages.
- Coordinating production process:
advertisements, dummy, final layout of text and advertisements
and print-ready PDF pages for printing. Strict deadlines.
E-MAILS
- Sending and receiving of proof e-mails to and from clients.
JOBBING
- Design/type of books, pamphlets, business cards, calendars,
invoices, posters, flyers, any advertising material.
INTERNET/WEBSITE (www.observer.co.za)
- Uploading of photos and stories on website.
- Design and uploading of advertisements through AdServer
for website.
- Sharing/updating of social media platform
(Facebook, Twitter, YouTube)
- Analytics/statistics of all platforms
PROMOTING MATERIAL OF NEWSPAPER
- Profiles of newspaper, website and AdServer
- Letterheads, business card and general promoting material
- Inhouse advertisements eg. vacancies, congratulations
1995-01
Graphic Designer
2005-03
Northern/Noordelike Review Newspaper, Caxton Group-
Personal Info
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Maried
Facebook
PRIVATE - https://www.
facebook.com/marinda.vanwykbekker
PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/MB-Creative-Designs-/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/
marinda5555/
Linkedin
linkedin.com/in/marindabekker-
Honors & Awards
• PMR.africa Awards - Best community
newspaper in Limpopo - 2017
• PMR.africa Awards - Best community
newspaper in Limpopo - 2016
• PMR.africa Awards - Best community
newspaper in Limpopo - 2015
• PMR.africa Awards - Best community
newspaper in Limpopo - 2014
• MDDA/Sanlam Local Media Awards
- Finalist in top 3: HultzerTrophy - 2013
• Capro Award - Publisher of the Year
- 2012
• MDDA/Sanlam Local Media Awards
- Best community newspaper in SA:
HultzerTrophy - 2012
• MDDA/Sanlam Local Media Awards
- Best community newspaper in SA:
HultzerTrophy - 2011
• PMR.africa Awards - Best community
newspaper in Limpopo - 2011
• PMR.africa Awards - Best community
newspaper in Limpopo - 2010
• Sanlam Community Press Awards
- Best community newspaper in SA:
HultzerTrophy - 2010
• PMR.africa Awards - Best community
newspaper in Limpopo - 2009
• Sanlam Community Press Awards
- Best community newspaper in SA:
Hultzer Trophy - 2009
• PMR.africa Awards - Best community
newspaper in Limpopo - 2008
• PMR.africa Awards - Best community
newspaper in Limpopo - 2007
• Polokwane Chamber of Business Awards
- Entrepreneurial Company of the year
- 2006
• Sanlam Community Press Awards
- Overall best community newspaper in
SA - 2005
Education
Pietersburg College for Further Education & Training
National Senior Certificate (Matric) - 1994
Subject: English, Afrikaans, Computer Practice,
Office Practice, Typing, Economics.
Achievements:
Computer Practice - Final exams: Distinction.
Typing - Final exams: Best in class-
Programmes
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Lightroom, Corel Draw, WordPress.
References
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Willie Esterhuysen
MEDIA 24 | Polokwane Observer newspaper
Graphic Designer/Layout Artist: Head of dept.
Managing Director
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Andre Olivier
MEDIA 24
Graphic Designer/Layout Artist: Head of dept.
General Manager Northern Titles
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