1. To Whom It May Concern:
It is with great enthusiasm that I write this recommendation for Vanessa Clarke. I had the pleasure of being
Vanessa’s boss from 2009 until 2014. In that time, I have had the opportunity to watch her grow, and the
privilege to witness her ability to develop creative to support TV commercials, on-air identities, and artwork for
print campaigns.
In my 19 years in the advertising industry, Vanessa stands out as a designer who has made a significant
contribution to our business. Vanessa developed a knack for picking the route that would put us on a winning
track on our pitches. She brought a dose of common sense - pointing out some insight that the rest of the group
had so far missed that would change the course of a job for the better. Ad agency creatives, and their corporate
clients, absolutely loved her, and so do the many staff and freelancers who’ve spent time with us.
Not only are Vanessa’s design and presentation skills extraordinary, but her organisational skills are also
exemplary.
As you can see, we have been delighted with Vanessa’s contribution. If you are looking for a talented, articulate,
organised, calm, friendly, intelligent and stylish person to help as a designer, I can think of no better candidate
than “V”.
Please feel free to contact me if you need additional information.
Roger Smythe, Managing Director, Johannesburg
roger@mastersandsavant.com
+27 82 887 7532