Freelance Portrait Painters : Gauteng

0 Kudos

4.0 2 Skills

$25 Rate/Hr

Hi I have been painting portraits and illustration works for over ten years. Over this time I have also painted wall murals. Anything from factory's to bedrooms.. I mainly focus my energy towards sports illustrations... photo realism...

0 Kudos

5.0 2 Skills

Ask Rate/Hr

I have a very rich and diversified experience as a translator and interpreter in English, Spanish and French languages. I have worked with worldwide recognized private companies, clinics and corporations. I have a M.A. in Linguistics and Translation, a Master's Degree in English Language, a Bachelor's Degree in Didactics and a Bachelor's Degree in French language. While much of my experience has been in the diplomatic world as an official interpreter and translator working with heads of states, ministers, ambassadors and senior embassy officials, high-ranking representatives of national and international organizations, private corporations, non-governmental organizations and CEO´s of foreign ventures; my responsibilities have also included the translation of international contracts, medical, technical and legal documents.

5 Kudos

4.0 2 Skills

$45 Rate/Hr

I have been a part of the Creative/Design/Screenprinting Industry for over 23 plus years working with such companies as Bad Boy, No Fear, Kawasaki, Hang Ten, Crazy Shirts, Taylor Made, G&S, Scotty Cameron and the San Diego Zoo, designing logos, illustrations, catalogs and web graphics. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE H&H SCREENING AND GRAPHICS, Vista, CA 1/2012 – Present Production Manager • Managed daily production, including Hot Market orders, to ensure deadlines were met. • Coordinated production between Art and Print Department. • Separated licensed product for customers including Reebok, Adidas, NHL, NFL, MLB, NBA, and Olympics. • Re-designed and manipulated graphics to insure high quality separations. • Managed press checking/proofing process for Pantone color matching for licensed product. • Supervised and implemented corrective actions to support continuous improvement in press checking/proofing process. FERDON GRAFFIX, Carlsbad, CA 1/2009 – 1/2012 Creative Director • Produce, create and design custom artwork and logos for apparel, print and media production. • Sample customers include Hang Ten, Gordon and Smith, Crazy Shirts, Surf Ventures, Seirus Innovation, San Diego Zoo, Camp Pendleton Military Exchange/ Troop Platoons. • Responsible for pitching art and creative services during client presentations. • Confirms client review and delivery schedules to keep on-time production. • Strive for excellence in everything from concept to completion of every project. TOP HEAVY CLOTHING, Temecula, CA 1/2002 – 1/2009 Production Facilitator/ Licensing Coordinator/ Graphic Designer • Coordinated production between Art and Print Department. • Handled all licensing accounts including General Motors, Sonic, Chrysler, Classic Media and Family Guy. • Created brand and private label designs for major department stores and specialty stores including Target, Walmart, Sears, JCPenney, Macy’s, Mervyns’ and Hot Topic. • Assisted owner with research and development projects to grow branding and sales. • Managed layout and updates of all product catalogs. • Managed press checking/proofing process for Pantone color matching for licensed product and private label designs. DUFFER CORPORATION, Oceanside, CA 1/2001-1/2002 Art Departement Manager • Developed and designed logos and graphics for golf oriented beverage products and packaging. • Created graphic illustrations and implemented programs for promotional marketing products and events. • Coordinated all related production entities including outside digital imaging, photographers, printers and pre-press. • Co-created sales and marketing plans for management and sales team. • Handled photo restoration and retouching for printing. SHARK ATTACK, San Diego, CA 10/1997 – 12/2000 Art Department Manager • Oversaw creative art direction for surf and golfed themed apparel line. • Produced, created and designed artwork, graphics and illustrations. • Created corporate brand print materials including point-of-sale graphics and catalogs. • Managed silkscreen and embroidery production. • Developed advertising, merchandising, and promotional products. • Involved in trade shows including Magic, ASR, and California Gift show. • Supervised freelance designers and interns. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Bachelor of Science Degree, Graphic Design Biola University, La Mirada, CA Technical Skills Include: Illustrator CS5, Photoshop CS5, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.