Smanga Shabangu
Marketing, Communication, Graphic Design, Copywriting, Customer Liaison, General
Johannesburg, Gauteng
About
Reliable and professional individual based in Gauteng with a valid driver’s licence and strong communication skills. Known for being dependable, adaptable, and willing to learn, with a practical approach to work and a commitment to delivering quality results in any role.
Skills
- CorelDraw Suite
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Figma
- Canva
- WIX Harmony
- ChatGPT
- Gemini
- SketchUp Pro
Experience
Creative Director / Published Author / Lead Graphic Designer
Department of Defence (MOD CCO) Pretoria, SA · 2010-01 to 2023-01
Design Administrator
Department of Defence (Logistics Division [Detached Duty]) · 2014-01 to 2015-01
Webmaster, Lead Graphic Designer & Sales Specialist
Mimic Components · 2006-01 to 2010-01
Freelance Graphic Designer & Brand Consultant
Anglo Furn & Lamps | Litho X-Press · 2005-01 to 2006-01
Education
BA Visual Arts (Hons)
UNISA · Art & Ideology, Visual Culture, Modernism/Post-Modernism, Integrated Organizational Communication
120-Hour TESOL/TEFL Certificate Accredited Course Graduate
World TESOL Academy · Teaching English to non-native students in overseas and online classroom environments
Higher Certificate
AAA School of Advertising · Art Direction and Copywriting (NQF5)
Higher Certificate
AAA School of Advertising · Graphic Design
Matric
Thembeka Senior Secondary School
Higher Certificate
AAA School of Advertising · Desktop Publication and Print Production