Curriculum Vitae
JUNIOR UX STRATEGIST AND DESIGNER
UX STRATEGIST AND DESIGNER
May 2023 - Present
CARDIFF APP DEVELOPERS - CARDIFF - WALES - UNITED KINGDOM
High tempo work environment. Responsibilities include:
- UX research
- Industry research
- Website assessments
- Brand assessments
- Content assessments
- Client workshop presentations
- Prepare and present internal knowledge sharing presentations
- Target group analysis and insights
- Creating personas
- Analysing and creating user flows
- Creating sitemaps and information architecture
- High fidelity wireframing for desktop and mobile devices
- Optimisation of components for mobile devices
- Creating reusable components
- Creating interactive prototypes
- Collaborating with team members
- Liaising with clients
- Doing intensive Strategy
UX DESIGN (Intern)
October 2021 - October 2022
DPDK DIGITAL AGENCY - ROTTERDAM - NETHERLANDS
High tempo work environment. Responsibilities include:
- Setting up proposal presentations
- UX research
- Industry research
- Website assessments
- Brand assessments
- Content assessments
- Client workshop presentations
- Prepare and present internal knowledge sharing presentations
- Target group analysis and insights
- Creating personas
- Analysing and creating user flows
- Creating sitemaps and information architecture
- High fidelity wireframing for desktop and mobile devices
- Optimisation of components for mobile devices
- Creating reusable components
- Creating interactive prototypes
- Collaborating with team members
- Liaising with clients
OPERATIONAL MANAGER
July 2017 - Present
DIE HUT GUESTFARM - MOORREESBURG - SOUTH AFRICA
High tempo working environment. Working long hours. Responsibilities include:
- Waiter
- Managing of guesthouse, restaurant, campsite and function venue
- Stock control
- Events planner
- Purchasing of stock
- Handling of payments, orders and bookings
- Bookkeeper
- Admin
- Kitchen work
- Managing social media
- Managing website and online platforms
FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER / ASSISTANT OPERATIONAL MANAGER
February 2017 - June 2017
LIFE AND LEISURE - STELLENBOSCH - SOUTH AFRICA
High tempo working environment. Responsibilities include:
- Events planning
- Managing staff
- Stock control
- Bookings
- Admin
- Working in reception and finances
- Kitchen work
GENERAL MANAGER
December 2021 - January 2014
DIE HUT - MOORREESBURG - SOUTH AFRICA
Responsibilities include:
- Waiter
- Managing guesthouse, restaurant and function venue
- Stock control
- Events planner
- Purchasing of stock
- Handling of payments, orders and bookings
- Admin
- Kitchen work
GENERAL WORKER
January 2008 - January 2015
HANEKOM CATERERS - MOORREESBURG - SOUTH AFRICA
Responsibilities include:
- Waiter
- Stock control
- Purchasing of stock
- Admin
- Kitchen work
- Driver
- Transporter
SALES REPRESENTATIVE / CASHIER
January 2008 - December 2014
HEYNS PHARMACY - MOORREESBURG - SOUTH AFRICA
Responsibilities include:
- Stock taking
- Placing orders
- Working with clients
Education and Qualifications
UX DESIGN INSTITUTE
Professional Diploma in UX Design
STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY
B.COM in Business Management (1st year)
HIGH SCHOOL DIRKIE UYS
High School Qualification (Matriculation) in Afrikaans Home Language, English First Additional Language, Mathematics, Life Orientation, Civil Technology, Biology, Physical Sciences and Life Sciences
SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Experience Design Skills
User research, Data Analysis, Information architecture, Wireframing and prototyping for desktop and mobile. Sound knowledge of Figma Design Software, Lucid-Chart, Adobe XD and Miro
Communication
Superb communication abilities as demonstrated in diverse range of roles including training, teaching, hosting and service, and working with clients. Developed further through social media and marketing training.
Collaboration
Aptitude for team working, having worked in various settings to reach collective goals
Advanced Managing and Hospitality Skills
Sound Managing skills. The Hospitality industry taught me how to work hard and how to work well with people.
Technical Knowledge
Sound IT and Software Skills including use of MS Office. Advanced management and financial knowledge as gained via undergraduate studies.
Languages
Afrikaans (Fluent)
English (Fluent)
Dutch ( Basic Proficiency)
REFERENCES
DPDK DIGITAL AGENCY
Anouk van de Sande - Senior Designer - DPDK Partner
Email: anouk.van.de.sande@dpdk.com
