Ronel van Heerden

PROFILE I’m a Senior Graphic Designer and Layout Artist, passionate about strategic thinking and problem-solving to meet a client’s brief and exceed their expectations by creating effective work. Through training in both social work, psychology and information design, I’ve developed a sound understanding of how creative elements such as colour and form impact people. As a business owner for many years, I’m well versed in handling all internal processes single-handedly, such as project, freelancer, client and diary management, while simultaneously working on multiple projects to ensure a strong and returning client base. As a proactive individual who is dedicated to lifelong learning, motivating and mentoring others, I’m now looking for an opportunity to expand my horizons and learn even more. CONTACT RONEL VAN HEERDEN-www.nineninetynine.co.za AWARDS Behance Graphic Design Award October 2014 Behance Product Design September 2010 Highly Commended Pica Award for Designer of the Year 2008 EXPERIENCE NineNinetyNine Cape Town, South Africa Graphic Designer/Owner November 2009 to Present African Sky Publishing Johannesburg, South Africa Senior Designer February 2009 - October 2009 Oppikoppi Productions Pretoria, South Africa Graphic Designer December 2004 - September 2006 African Sky Publishing Johannesburg, South Africa FAVOURITE QUOTE Absorb what is useful, discard what is useless & add what is specifically your own. — Bruce Lee Freelance photographer and illustrator January 2001 - December 2006 Studio M Marketing & Media Johannesburg, South Africa Junior Graphic designer January 2003 - December 2004 EDUCATION University of Pretoria, South Africa BA (Fine Arts) Information Design 1999 - 2002 University of Pretoria, South Africa BA(Social Science) Psychology 1996 - 1998 SERVICES Publication layout Printing supervision Illustration Design: event collateral, merchandise, corporate identity, corporate stationery, annual reports, promotional collateral, packaging, signage, book covers. SKILLS InDesign Photoshop Illustrator Word Powerpoint HOBBIES PORTFOLIO CAPOEIRA HIKING CONTEMPLATING www.nineninetynine.co.za