1. Carl Sampson
DTP Graphic designer
June 2012 to date Cape Media – DTP Graphic designer
• Create templates for all journals for Editors.
• Check quality of pictures/graphs/xrays etc
• Redraw graphs/diagrams if need be, design adverts
• Layoutjournalsaswellasplacepictures/graphs/tablescorrectly
• Create final print ready PDFS for print, create a dummy for sign off
• Upload print ready files and then go through each page and
accept online for print
• Create Web PDFS and HTMLS
• Make sure filing system is correct on server
• Liase with Production Manager, Art Director, Editors and Printers
June 2010 Cape Media – 1 week job shadow
June 2008 – April 2010 Metropolitan Life - Customer Service Consultant. (Data Capturing, liaising
with clients telephonically, dealing with all queries relating to medical aid
queries and basic administration.)
August 2006 – April 2008 Fusion – Customer Service Agent (Renewing of insurance contracts, data
capturing, liaising with clients telephonically, dealing with all queries relating to
renewal of contracts and sales, basic administration.)
September 2005 – June 2006 Dialogue – Customer Service Agent (Renewals Advisor)
September 2004 – February 2005 Edcon – Call Centre Agent (New Accounts)
February 2004 – August 2004 SA Medical Association – Casual (Bookstore)
May 2003 – January 2004 Clicks Kenilworth Centre – Stock tacking and packing shelves
2010 N4 Certificate in Graphic Design – College of Cape Town
2011 N5 Certificate in Graphic Design – College of Cape Town (Photoshop, In-design, Illustrator)
2011 N6 Certificate in Graphic Design – College of Cape Town (Photoshop, In-design, Illustrator)
2002 Matriculated from Pinelands High (Subjects passed: English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, History, Art andTextile design)
I am a hardworking individual who enjoys learning new things. I enjoy a challenge and have the ability to multi task, work under pressure
and use my initiative if and when necessary. I believe that I am an organised, trustworthy individual capable of many things. I am a good
communicator and enjoy working with all kinds of people. I work well on my own and as a member of a team have strong leadership skills.
Employment
Education
9 Greenfield Close
Ottery
7800
Email: sampsoncarl13@gmail.com
Phone: 082 945 3900
Portfolio: http://sampsoncarl13.wix.com/portfolio.
§ Siobhan Tillermans (Cape Media) – Phone no: 083 462 8739
§ Dr Melissa Raemaekers (Cape Media) - Phone no: 072 765 5635
§ Nizaam Hendricks (Metropolitan) – Phone no: 021 480 4780
§ Adam Fortuin (Fusion) – Phone no: 073 318 0275
§ Melissa Kolbe (Dialogue) – Phone no: 076 175 8282
References
Address Contact
My skills
Designing
§ Adobe Photoshop (CS4 - CC)
§ Adobe Illustrator (CS4 - CC)
§ Adobe Indesign (CS4 - CC)
Hobbies
§ Painting
§ Drawing
§ Soccer
Strengths
§ Excellent people skills
§ Excellent communication skills
§ Very quick learner
§ Abletoworkunderpressureandmeetdeadlines
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Weaknesses
§ Always saying
yes to people
when they ask
for help.