CV and Portfolio
About me
For over a decade, I have worked in graphic design, layout, and publications, using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop to produce annual reports, research publications, brochures, and digital materials. I have also managed PowerPoint presentations, bulk email campaigns, and event materials, developing a keen eye for detail and ensuring consistency with brand guidelines.
CV
Dental Nurse & Receptionist
Bupa Dental Care, Putney | April 2024–current
Contact: Jessica Kurti (Practice Manager) | jessica.kurti@bupadentalcare.co.uk
Creative and Marketing Executive
Egremont Group, London | July–Sept 2023
- PowerPoint presentations
- SquareSpace website updates
- Designing and printing of event materials
- Coordination of events
Senior Publications Officer & Graphic Designer
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | 2009–2022
- Designing of annual reports, brochures, banners, social media posts, logos, and invitations, adhering to brand guidelines.
- Managing print and digital publication processes.
- PowerPoint presentations for academic and stakeholder engagements.
Apprentice DTP
Mindset Network, Johannesburg | 2009
Designed a section of an educational newspaper supplement.
Advertising Sales Executive
Future Publishing, Johannesburg | 2007–2008
Achieved excellent sales in print advertising and conceptualised special interest marketing publications.
Advertising Sales Executive and Marketing Coordinator
Ramsay Media, Johannesburg | 1996–2007
- Advertising sales in magazines and website.
- Selling exhibition stands for exhibition event.
- Preparation of sales and marketing materials including sales proposals and PowerPoint presentations.
Testimonials
Kemantha Govender | Comms Manager | Wits School of Governance
Kemantha Govender | Comms Manager | Wits School of Governance
Kemantha Govender | Comms Manager | Wits School of Governance
Working with Helen is a great experience. Firstly, her response time is excellent and she takes the time to understand what is needed from a brief. She is generous enough to provide advice and guidance to get the best product out. If you don't have a design background, rest assured, you are in good hands. She is willing to teach best practices, highlighting her meticulous nature. She has a sunny and cheerful disposition that makes working with her joyful.
Rene Green | Ops Manager | Wits Sport
Kemantha Govender | Comms Manager | Wits School of Governance
Kemantha Govender | Comms Manager | Wits School of Governance
I had the privilege of working with Helen on the re-branding of our offices and meeting spaces. I found Helen to be:
• Knowledgeable in her area of expertise
• Consistent in delivery
• Passionate in her ideas and bold in her convictions
•Creative and innovative
• Results and time driven
• Thorough in presentation
• Reliable, independent, pleasant and unrelenting amidst a few unforeseen challenges.
Bongiwe Ndulula | Events Coordinator | Wits Origins Centre
Bongiwe Ndulula | Events Coordinator | Wits Origins Centre
Bongiwe Ndulula | Events Coordinator | Wits Origins Centre
Well, Helen designed a rather complicated brochure for Origins Centre Museum and she did a splendid job. The end result of the brochure looks beautiful and it's simplified - just how we wanted it. Not only the brochure but other work she has had to design, briefing to her, she just gets what you want and she'll start using her creativity to design artwork - exceeding expectations.
Oh! I have to mention she reverts the artwork impressively quick which is great. I would definitely recommend Helen!
Casey Sparkes | Project Manager | Wits E-Science
Bongiwe Ndulula | Events Coordinator | Wits Origins Centre
Bongiwe Ndulula | Events Coordinator | Wits Origins Centre
Helen has such a great talent! Her creativity and designs are fabulous, and she is so friendly, helpful and efficient.
Thank you Helen!
