Shane Abrahams | Freelancer Resume

Experience Mid-Level Graphic Designer Learning Sandbox 2022 - 2025 (Retrenched) At Learning Sandbox, I design and enhance digital content for science and STEMM subjects across education institutions. My work spans static diagrams, animations and interactive scrollables, tailored for effective curriculum delivery. Key Contributions: • Created visually accurate content in collaboration with subject experts, ensuring clarity and learner engagement. Shane Abrahams Graphic Designer Phone:- Email:-Portfolio: MrAbrahamsPortfolio I am a mid-level graphic designer proﬁcient in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Adobe software, with over a decade of creative experience. I combine design excellence with strong time management and adaptability in both independent and team settings. Known for clear communication and interpersonal skills, I contribute effectively to creative teams. Recently transitioning from software development, I bring a unique technical perspective and proactive mindset. I am eager to expand my creative leadership, mentor junior designers, and take on more strategic design responsibilities. • Delivered projects across various media formats, balancing creativity with educational integrity. • Helped establish visual standards and improved workﬂows for team efficiency. • Took on growing responsibility by managing timelines, supporting junior designers and contributing to project direction. Graphic & Presentation Designer (Freelance) Coalition Energy Projects 2024 - Current Designed visually compelling content; including infographics, social media posts, and presentations for platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and LinkedIn. Curated relevant material to support marketing goals and ensured brand consistency across all visual outputs. Compiled and reviewed basic marketing analytics to inform design decisions, optimize audience engagement and contribute to a more data-driven content strategy. Played a key role in strengthening the company’s online presence through strategic, on-brand visual communication. Python Data Scrapper & Graphic Designer (Freelancer) The Noakes Foundation 2021 - 2024 Assisted Master's and Doctoral students with academic research by developing custom Python based data scrapers using the Twitter Developer API. Extracted and organised datasets, which were then presented and visualized in Excel to support research analysis. In parallel, I designed a range of visual assets for the SMILAR Lab, including infographics, social media graphics, and icon sets—ensuring scientiﬁc clarity and visual appeal. This role combined data engineering and graphic storytelling, contributing both to research accuracy and brand communication. Software Developer • Backend developer in Python (MongoDB & My SQL). • Web developer (HTML, CSS & JavaScript + Figma). Younglings Africa 2020 - 2022 Experience Graphic Designer (Internship) Media24 2019 Supported layout and editorial design for MOVE! and DRUM Magazine, working alongside senior designers to create engaging, on-brand magazine spreads. Assisted with photo editing, typography, and visual consistency across print issues. Gained valuable experience in fast-paced publishing workﬂows, enhancing my skills in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Graphic Designer Shane Abrahams Graphic Designer Creative Skills Infinipod 2018 Worked part-time as a graphic designer while completing my BTech in Graphic Design. Projects included designing company portfolios, brochures, and website layouts. Also handled photo editing for web imagery, ensuring visual consistency and brand alignment across digital platforms. Junior Graphic Designer CSA Global 2017 Created and managed visual content across multiple social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube—ranging from cover images and content posts to short-form video edits. Key Contributions: • Designed pitch presentations for CSA Global’s clients, ensuring professional, brand-aligned storytelling. • Developed business brochures and internal company structure layouts to support marketing and operations. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to maintain visual consistency and strengthen brand identity across channels. Education Leadership Course Soft Skills Creativity & Innovation Time Management Communication Attention to Detail Project Management Isilumko 2019 This course reviews leadership theories to establish the theoretical foundations of leadership. It offers students the opportunity to comprehend the essentials of inﬂuencing and empowering others. Bachelor of Technology degree in Graphic Design Cape Peninsula University Of Technology | 2018 Postgraduate qualiﬁcation focused on advanced design, conceptual development, and professional practice, preparing for senior-level roles in the creative industry.