ABOUT ME

Personal Info

First Name: Chris

Age: 28 Years

Freelance: Available

Phone: 076 103 1277

Personal Info

Last Name: Venter

Nationality: South African

Address: 1 Saltus Street, Irene

Email: cvchris473@gmail.com

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
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PUBLISHED ARTICLES
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COMPLETED PROJECTS
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REBRANDING INITIATIVES
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skills

html

javascript

css

php

wordpress

elementor

Divi

gutenburg

Adobe XD

Adobe illustrator

Adobe Indesign

Adobe Photoshop

semrush

Google Analytics 4

Google Search Console

Google My Business

experience

Marketing Content Writer and Web Designer

Marketing Content Writer and Web Designer at MECAD Systems

Duration: July 2023 - Present

At MECAD Systems, I've had the opportunity to redesign and build our core website, enhancing its visual appeal, user-friendliness, and SEO performance.

I also designed and developed a mobile web app for our annual product launch event, significantly boosting user engagement.

One of my blog posts received recognition from a director at a major software company we represent in South Africa.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Ensuring websites are visually appealing, user-friendly, and SEO-optimised.

Improving and maintaining website performance and conversion rates.

Designing and implementing engaging widgets.

Contributing to large-scale design projects and social media campaigns.

Assessing and enhancing website content for SEO.

Creating blog content to boost SEO.

Tracking and analyzing data using Google's Product Suite.

Delivering detailed reports on website and online performance.

Producing case studies.

Designing and executing email marketing campaigns.

Capturing photos and videos at events.

Media Coordinator

Media Coordinator at Oasis Water

Duration: June 2022 - July 2023

During my time at Oasis Water, I redesigned the website, collaborated on the rebranding initiative, and designed an internal communication app for franchisees.

I also played a role in developing and optimizing the personnel at the Oasis Water plant.

 

Roles and Responsibilities:

Ensuring the website is visually appealing, user-friendly, and optimized for SEO.

Improving and maintaining website performance and conversion rates.

Creating social media calendars and ad campaigns.

Generating blog content to enhance SEO.

Tracking and analyzing data with Google's Product Suite.

Delivering comprehensive reports on website and social media performance.

Creating content for the weekly internal newsletter.

Assisting franchisees with graphic needs. 

Junior Business Analyst and Digital Marketer

Junior Business Analyst and Digital Marketer at Instasense

Duration: December 2021 - June 2022

At Instasense, I designed the "Scanster App" for King Price to help them penetrate the second-hand car market in South Africa and supported Swiss clients with social media marketing campaigns.

 

Roles and Responsibilities:

Ensuring the website is visually appealing, user-friendly, and optimized for SEO.

Improving and maintaining website performance and conversion rates.

Creating social media calendars and ad campaigns.

Generating blog content to enhance SEO.

Tracking and analyzing data with Google's Product Suite.

Delivering comprehensive reports on website and social media performance.

Creating content for the weekly internal newsletter.

Assisting franchisees with graphic needs. 

Digital Marketer and Technical Writer (Internship)

Digital Marketer and Technical Writer (Internship):

Duration: March 2021 - December 2021

I had the chance to accompany the CEO to investor meetings and showcase the MathU Infinity educational app at schools and colleges.

Additionally, I generated manuals for all products within the MathU suite.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Assisting with social media content creation
  • Pitching the app at local schools
  • Creating product manuals
  • Generating blog content
Journalist (Internship)

Journalist (Internship) at MyBroadband:

Duration: January 2021 - March 2021

I published over 80 articles, one of which garnered more than 25,000 views.

I also tested and reviewed the latest tech products.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Writing a minimum of 5 articles per day

Conducting research to validate information

Chief Designer

Chief Designer at ThreeStreamsMedia

Duration: January 2020 - December 2020

I designed and built a news website for North-West University students, creating a comprehensive brand identity manual.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Designing and building the website

Conducting competitor research

Creating a brand identity manual

Lecturer's Assistant

Lecturer's Assistant

Duration: January 2019 - December 2020

I hosted Adobe InDesign workshops and assisted with grading assignments and tests.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Assisting with grading

Hosting Adobe InDesign workshops

Graphic Artist (Internship)

Graphic Artist (Internship) at Grahics24

Duration: June 2019 - July 2019

My infographics were published in national newspapers like Rapport, City Press, and Natal Witness.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Transforming information from journalists into graphics

Layout Editor

Layout Editor at Wapad (North-West University Student Newspaper)

Duration: January 2018 - December 2020

I redesigned the student newspaper to align with contemporary design trends.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Designing the newspaper layout

Creating graphics and illustrations for the newspaper

education

Honours Degree in Journalism and Media Studies

North-West University (NWU)
January 2020 - December 2020

Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Psychology

North-West University (NWU)
January 2017 - December 2019

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design

North-West University (NWU)
January 2015 - December 2017

Writing and Editing

University of Michigan
March 2021

Basic Digital Photography

North-West University (NWU)
July 2018 - September 2018