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Mzwakhe S.

Mzwakhe S.

Production Assistant

location of Mzwakhe S.City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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  • About me

    Brand & Design Lead, International Education

  • Education

    • Vega School

      2019 - 2022
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Strategic Brand Communication

      The IIE BA in Strategic Brand Communication equips students with the kind of strategic thinking and inspired planning skills that are in high demand across a broad range of the brand communication industry. The programme develops the crucial strategic skills required to identify, explore, analyse and solve pressing brand communication challenges through the development and implementation of innovative, original and accountable strategies. As part of the experiential component of the… Show more The IIE BA in Strategic Brand Communication equips students with the kind of strategic thinking and inspired planning skills that are in high demand across a broad range of the brand communication industry. The programme develops the crucial strategic skills required to identify, explore, analyse and solve pressing brand communication challenges through the development and implementation of innovative, original and accountable strategies. As part of the experiential component of the qualification, students work in multidisciplinary teams engaging in real-world brand activations and brand challenges. Action learning is rounded off with the option of an Industry Immersion programme with companies, agencies or consultancies of choice. Show less

    • Red & Yellow Creative School of Business

      2015 - 2016
      Digital Marketing NQF6 - 8 Credits

    • Vega School

      2008 - 2009
      Advertising Programme NQF6 SAQA ID 50479 - 148 Credits Design and Visual Communications, General

      Creative ProcessDigital and DesignCopywritingCritical ThinkingMarketing

  • Experience

    • The Loeries

      Oct 2008 - May 2010
      Production Assistant

      Assist with the administration of all aspects of the Loerie Awards, including the Travelling Exhibition, Judging week, Call for entries, online entries, online orders, festival weekend, sponsor liaison, printed annual & DVD, statues & certificates, and the education portfolio. Liaise with committee members, sponsors and company executives and their Personal Assistants on a daily basis and ensuring a smooth flow of communication between the MD of the Loerie Awards and all partners. Assist with accounts managements where necessary. Assist with the management of the company database, including keeping records, e.g. mailing list, up to date. Show less

    • Tiso Blackstar Group

      Feb 2011 - May 2013
      Graphic Designer & Layout Artist

      Layout and design at Tiso Blackstar Group, formerly known as Times Media Group. Logo, CI, brochure design.

    • Sketch Advertising

      Apr 2013 - Aug 2014
      Graphic Designer

    • NetPartnering, an Expandi Group company

      Sept 2014 - Jun 2015
      Graphic Designer

    • Cambridge University Press & Assessment

      Jul 2015 - now

      • Responsible for producing imaginative and appropriate visual designs for all covers received from briefs by project managers • Ensure that all relevant stakeholders receive editorial briefs • Ensure that all relevant departments receive marketing briefs • Responsible for developing designs in response to feedback from publishing, sales and marketing teams • Produce imaginative spec design and typesetting based on briefs received from the commissioning editors/project managers • Responsible for the creation of photographs and artwork for projects • Ensure that all print and digital artwork for cover design as well as marketing material are created, scanned and retouched as per project deadlines and standards Show less

      • Brand & Design Lead

        Dec 2020 - now

      • Designer

        Jul 2015 - Nov 2020

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Mzwakhe S.
      Certificate of Merit for Excellent Work Ethic Independent Institute of Education 2008