Sandro Corrado

Sandro Corrado

Creative Director

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  • About me

    Co-Founder & Director at Gawk (Pty) Ltd

  • Education

    • Hyde Park High School

      1988 - 1992
      Matric - Full Exemption

      Activities and Societies: Rugby 1st XI, Middle Distance Running, Cricket, Table Tennis

    • University of Johannesburg

      1999 - 2002
      Bachelor of Technology Industrial Design

      Studied for my NDip 3D Design after which I completed my BTech Industrial Design.

  • Experience

    • Interior Design Group (Pty) Ltd

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2006
      Creative Director

      - operational management of the design studio, all aspects.- creative input on briefs / brainstorms- responsible for establishing and running an efficient system that incorporated the design process with the ability to handle well over 200 proposals per year (3 designers).- introduced new systems and materials through expansion of IDG's supplier network.- strategic planning w.r.t. design and it's future within the company.

    • Podd Display (Pty) Ltd

      Feb 2006 - Mar 2016
      Owner

      Constantly developing the business that I founded, primarily in the brand and lifestyle related industries.

    • Interior Design Group (Pty) Ltd

      May 2009 - Aug 2011
      Managing Director

      IDG is an exhibition stand design and manufacturing company. I ran the operational, strategic and financial aspects of the business on a day to day basis. At the time of my tenure the company employed 30 staff members, operated out of two production facilities totalling 1300 sqm aswell as a 300 sqm storage facility. Together with a highly motivated and skilled team, various systems were implemented improving the operational capacity and efficiency of the company. During my tenure, IDG secured a number of significant agencies, successfully completed a number of projects for prestigious brands and enjoyed a level of stability in an industry that is notoriously challenging from a business perspective. Show less

    • Gawk | Visual Engineers

      Mar 2016 - now

      As co-founder and Managing Director of Gawk my mission is to revolutionize the way company's present their services, products and brands to their markets. Coming from a strong product development and design background, innovative and practical solutions to everyday marketing challenges excite me. Gawk exists to integrate design and display in a way that genuinely wows people. I tirelessly work to set Gawk apart as a palette of vivid colour amidst the monochromatic blur that more often than not, defines our industry. Connect with me on Linked In if you want my team to help you brighten up your marketing campaign. Show less

      • Co-Founder

        Mar 2016 - now
      • Co Founder & Managing Director

        Mar 2016 - now
    • Gawk Digital (Pty) Ltd

      Mar 2019 - now
      Co-Founder & Director

      Large format digital printing studio for the display, exhibition and retail industry.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • PADI Advanced Scuba Divers Certification

      PADI
      May 2010
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Fund raising for the Ethembeni Childrens Orphanage

      Issued by University of Johannesburg
      University of JohannesburgAssociated with Sandro Corrado