Melanie La Grange Photo
PERSONAL INFORMATION

Nationality:

DOB:

Marital Status:

Languages:

South African

22/02/1991

Single

English (1st)

Afrikaans (2nd)

EDUCATION

Sololearn
html & css
2020

shaw academy
introduction to
graphic design
2016

uct short course
graphic design
2015

city varsity
professional acting
for camera
2009

buren high school
matric
2008

REFERENCES

norman von schlicht
ultrasigns
former owner
082 900 1135

stan du plooy
ultrasigns
production manager
066 205 4443

Melanie La Grange

experience
  • Jul 2017 - present

    Graphic Designer

    Ultrasigns
    • Managing adhoc design requests from start to finish
    • Generate and create crafted, visually pleasing designs
    • Designing and setting up technical drawings and artwork for signage manufacturing
    • Prepare files for CNC router, vinyl cutter and flatbed printing
    • Collaborate, delegate and discuss project concepts and production methods with the factory managers and staff to understand project requirements
  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2017

    Printing Dept. Manager

    Ultrasigns
    • Execute processes and procedures to achieve production goal
    • Creates time lines for projects and evaluates project plans at designated intervals to make any revisions or modifications
    • Communication with other departments of the business to report the status of the printing departments goals, objectives and necessary issues related to specific jobs
    • Ensuring the stock needed for the department is provided effectively and economically
    • Any and all data capturing requirements
  • Oct 2010 - May 2013

    Receptionist

    Ultrasigns
    • Answer telephone and emails - directing to the relevant departments
    • Take and relay messages
    • Greet persons entering the business and direct them to the correct departments
    • Assist with queries from the public and customers
    • Monitor staff movements in and out of office
    • All general administrative and clerical tasks
    • Receive and sort mail and deliveries
proficiencies

HTML/CSS

80%

adobe creative suite

80%

coreldraw

95%

microsoft office suite

90%

hobbies