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Graphic Designer & Developer

Graphic Designer from Western Cape, South Africa with a B-Tech Degree in Visual Design and 7+ years of experience. Skills include Attention to Detail,Photography & Photo Editing, Digital Illustration, Campaign Setup, Advertisement and Marketing Creation, Print Production & Package Design,Translating Ideas into Designs, Magazine and Book Layout, Typography, 2D animation & Video Editing and Social Media Design.

  • Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
  • Drivers License: Yes
  • Phone: +27 79 713 1007
  • Gender: Male
  • Qualification: BTech Degree in GD
  • Freelance: Available

I am a solutions focused Back End Developer who is willing to take on any challenge that is put in front of me. I consider myself a tenacious individual who is happy to roll up my sleeves and get stuck in whenever the time calls for it. I have excellent programming skills and a passion for developing applications that deliver great user experiences. You can rely on me to effectively manage a website’s back end operations (although I am still new to Back-End), the bit that users don’t see it, but which is always running in the background delivering functionality and desktop experience. On a personal level I am someone who puts the success of my team first, before everything else. Right now, I am looking for a suitable role with a company that values people from all backgrounds and provides them with a relaxed,creative and supportive environment were they can do their best work.

Skills

Adobe XD 50%
Photoshop 70%
Illustrator 70%
InDesign 70%
After Effects 50%
Premeir Pro 40%
Figma 50%
Python 50%
HTML 60%
CSS 60%
JavaScript 40%

Interests

Coding

Volunteering

Designing Custom Clothing

Eating

Hiking

Soccer

Travelling

Gaming

Walking My Dog

Always Keeping Myself Motivated

You have to fight to reach your dream. You have to sacrifice and work hard for it.

Lionel Messi

FC Barcelona (Before PSG)

People should pursue what they’re passionate about. That will make them happier than pretty much anything else.

Elon Musk

CEO of Tesla Motors

Past is gone and there's no way to travel in time. Future is unforeseeable and there's no guarantee what will happen next. So why losing now. Thinking about past memories & events would mostly causes you sadness. Thinking of future and what may happen would causes you anxiety. Present is the time you're living in and you can do anything right Now. So think about it, what have you done? What will you do? Or what to do now?

Russ

Music Artist

Your mind is working at its best when you're being paranoid. You explore every avenue and possibility of your situation at high speed with total clarity.

Banksy, Banging Your Head Against a Brick Wall

Street Artist

Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.

Banksy

Street Artist

Resume

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Sumary

Me - Shane Abrahams

Currently I am employed as a Software Developer for Younglings Africa. My work involves being a Backend Developer using Python programming to do Data Scraping and automating tasks. I am also involved with some Frontend work as a Developer creating websites, using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and an introduction to React Native, Firebase Hosting, APIs, Node.js, and Android Studio. The Noakes Foundation is a client of Younglings Africa for which I do data scraping as well as design illustrations which display their academic research.

Volunteer- Rainbow of Hope

I have been volunteering at the Rainbow of Hope orphange since 2019. Where my family and myself would host one or two of the children from the orphange once a month. My father & I help our around the orphange doing maintenance around their home.
In 2018 I worked at the orphange at driving part time and dropping the children at their extra extra mural activities.

  • Goodwood, Cape Town, South Africa
  • +27 82 202 0720
  • info@rainbowofhope.co.za

Education

LEADERSHIP COURSE

2019

MEDIA24/ISILUMKO

Outlines the theoretical foundations of the concept of Leadership through a thorough review of leadership theories and provides students with the opportunity to understand what it takes to influence and empower others.

BTECH Degree Graphic Design

2018

Cape Peninsula University of Technology, WC

Highest degree achieved: Graphic Design BTech Degree

Matric

2012

J.G Meiring High School

Subjects:
English, Afrikaans, Matchematics, Art, Computer Applications Technology, Business Studies

Professional Experience

Data Scraper & Graphic Designer

2021 - Current

Noakes Foundation, Cape Town, WC

  • Python data scraper working Twitter Developer, Excel & Graphic Illustration Designer.
  • Reference - Prof Travis Noakes (083 293 5499)

Software Developer

2020 - Current

Younglings Africa, Cape Town, WC

  • Backend developer in Python(MongoDB & My SQL). Web developer (HTML, CSS & JavaScript).
  • Noakes Foundation - Client of Younglings Africa
  • Reference - Russel Mphye (068 161 7207)

Graphic Designer

2019

Media24, Cape Town, WC

  • Magazine layout design, worked on MOVE & DRUM magazine.
  • Reference - Monique Peterson (082 516 5944)

Graphic Designer

2018

Infinipod, Green Point, WC

  • Company portfolios, Company broches, Photo editing for website images, website layout design.
  • Reference - Keegan Frieslaar (083 457 0974)

Graphic Designer

2017

CSA Global, Green Point, WC

  • Internship (April 2017 - September 2017) Graphic Designer (+- One year)
  • Social Media Platform Posts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube - Cover photos, Content posts and video editing posts.
  • Pitch presentation designs (CSA Global clients) Business brochures, Company structure layouts.
  • Reference - Emily Vosloo (voslooemily@gmail.com)

Soft Skills

Soft Skills

Communication

I am a perceptive communicator with the capacity to engage, compel and liaise with colleagues, executives and external stakeholders.

Team Work

While I enjoy working independently, I thrive when working in team. I’m excited about working effectively with others to achieve common goals.

Adaptability

Being adaptable and flexible has enabled me to challenge conventional ways of working and learn new and more efficient reporting techniques.

Problem-solving

I pride myself on the high-level problem-solving skills I have used in all roles to overcome adversity and guarantee efficiencies in my team.

Attention to Detail

Maintaining attention to detail also ensures you maintain efficiency as you work through projects, increasing your productivity, and reducing the chances of errors, making your job easier in the long run.

Work Ethic

I would describe my work ethic as 'old school.' My previous supervisors have often commented on my strong ethics and old-fashioned values. When it comes to a work motto, I often say 'Work Smart, Have Fun.'

Creativity

Feel free to go through my website but also as you can see by my website. 😅

Time Management

Which I can only prove to you, once I am employed by you. 😉

Leadership

I am someone to naturally step forward and take more responsibility and initiative.

Portfolio

My Work

  • All
  • Application Design
  • Branding Design
  • Business Utensils
  • Campaign Design
  • Card/Forms
  • CD Cover Design
  • Illustration
  • Magazine Layouts
  • Packaging Design
  • Photography
  • Video Editing
  • 2D Animation

Application Design

Design a User Interface.

Branding Design

Designers design a brand identity that reflects a brand.

Business Branding Logos
& other content

Set the right tone in all your correspondence with personalized business Stationary.

Campaign Design

A number of complementary operations aimed at achieving a single objective.

Card/Forms

Document as evident or as written testimony, as of status, qualifications, privileges, or the truth of something.

CD Cover Designs

The quality of a CD or album cover design forms the brand perception of a target user.

Illustration

A picture or diagram that helps make something clear or attractive.

Illustration 2.0

Illustration for Social Media and Internet Lab for Research @ Younglings Africa.

T-Shirt Illustration & Design

Illustrations for custom made t-shirts and how it would look.

Magazine Layouts

Magazines are meant to be read, but they’re also a visual experience.

Packaging Design

Successful Product Branding From Concept to Shelf.

Photography

The art, application, and practice of creating durable images by recording light.

Video Editing

Preparing writing, photography, visual, audible, and film media used to convey information.
Note: If videos does not auto play or play at all please use YouTube link on the Home page or Contact section.

2D Animation

Animation in which the scene and characters in the animation are created in a 2D space.

Contact

Contact Me

My Address

Cape Town, Western Cape

Social Profiles

Email Me

s.abrahams02@gmail.com

Call Me

+27 79 713 1007

Designed by Shane Abrahams