Mirriam Herridge
Fivemilebourne
Summary
Attentive Receptionist with 4 years of experience answering phone calls, scheduling appointments and directing guests. Personable and organized individual possessing strong administrative skills paired with outstanding recordkeeping and time management abilities. Committed to providing outstanding administrative support to staff and guests. Accomplished Graphic Designer with 7 years of experience designing high visual solutions. Demonstrated success in pitching concepts, scoping work and delivering assets on time. Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite with high degree of expertise in Illustrator, Photoshop and Indesign.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Receptionist
Life on Earth Studio
Bloemfontein
06.2010 - 10.2014
- Greeted customers, answered general questions and directed to appropriate locations.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained and updated appointment calendars.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Provided administrative support to staff members including typing letters, filing documents, and scanning and copying documents when necessary.
- Updated daily log book with information about visitors entering the premises.
- Coordinated with vendors for repairs and maintenance of office equipment such as printers or computers.
- Assisted with special projects assigned by management when required.
- Provided excellent customer service at all times while interacting with both internal and external customers.
Graphic Designer
Life on Earth Studio
Bloemfontein
06.2010 - 10.2014
- Developed graphics, logos and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Proofread all material prior to submission ensuring accuracy of content.
- Leveraged proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator to design email blasts, catalogs, posters and other promotional materials.
- Consulted with clients to define design requirements and manage product development projects.
- Produced projects for advertising and informational purposes.
Photo Editor
Life on Earth Studio
Bloemfontein
06.2010 - 10.2014
- Edited and retouched images for various publications using Adobe Photoshop.
- Sorted through hundreds of photos to select the best shots for a project.
- Collaborated closely with clients to understand their vision for each project.
- Identified potential issues with digital imagery, including color balance, contrast, sharpness and cropping.
- Organized photo shoots to ensure appropriate equipment was available on-site.
- Developed creative solutions to improve the overall look of photographs.
- Created visual effects for photos utilizing advanced image editing techniques.
- Researched current trends in photography to inform ideas for projects.
- Worked with stock houses, libraries, archives and artists to obtain images for books.
Home Renovator
Self Employed
Cape Town
08.2014 - 03.2016
- Performed detailed assessments of existing home structures to identify repair needs and create renovation plans.
- Coordinated subcontractors for specialized tasks such as plumbing, electrical work, painting, flooring installation.
- Managed construction progress to ensure adherence to timelines and budget parameters.
- Inspected all completed work to ensure quality standards were met or exceeded.
- Provided clear direction to contractors regarding job requirements and expectations.
- Applied finishes such as paint or wallpaper in accordance with customer specifications.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Self Employed
Sligo
01.2017 - Current
- Produced promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, catalogs, posters, banners.
- Edited graphics to enhance quality of visuals or improve compatibility with different media formats.
- Generated detailed reports outlining project scope, timeline estimates and deliverables.
- Produced projects for advertising and informational purposes.
- Generated digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Graphic Design & Advertising
INTEC College
South Africa01-2009
High School Diploma -
High School Zastron
South Africa12-2007
Skills
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Service-oriented mindset
- Administrative Support
- Project Coordination
- Scheduling appointments
- PC proficient
- Office Administration
- Project Management
- Positive and professional
- Calendar Management
- Greeting and Seating Clients
- Organization skills
- Image manipulation
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign)
- Staff Development
- Logo creation
- Digital graphics
- Deadline Adherence
- Image Editing
- Layout Design
- Hardworking and Reliable
- Team Collaboration
- Self Motivation
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Freelance Graphic Designer
Self Employed
01.2017 - Current
Home Renovator
Self Employed
08.2014 - 03.2016
Receptionist
Life on Earth Studio
06.2010 - 10.2014
Graphic Designer
Life on Earth Studio
06.2010 - 10.2014
Photo Editor
Life on Earth Studio
06.2010 - 10.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Graphic Design & Advertising
INTEC College
High School Diploma -
High School Zastron
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