DEIDRE TAVARES PORTFOLIO 2014 083 369 7532
deidre@athenaadvertising.co.za
Deidre Tavares
@DeidreTavares
As a self-motivated and creative problem solver, I enjoy the challenges of a dynamic fast-paced work environment. I excel at balancing time and resources, and take great pride in producing quality work. The knowledge I’ve gained from operating a small design business coupled with experience of working with various small to medium businesses, has sharpened my ability to adapt quickly and work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently.
Date of Birth
1976/05/02
Design Experience
13 years
Address
41 Amanda rd, Edenglen, Gauteng South Africa
Employment / Education History
Software Knowledge
Yellow Pages
Wits Technikon
(Tele-operator)
(National Diploma
1995-1997
Graphic Design) 1997-2000
Technical Skills
Creative / Art Direction
I love...
Advertising Business Skills / Website Material Entrepreneurship Design Social Media
Logo & Brand Development SEO Brochures
DAK Graphics
Athena Advertising
(Graphic Designer) 2001-2003
(Principle Designer / Owner)
Flossnet (Website Design Using Joomla)
2003-2013
Packaging Business Networking
Print Collateral Point of Sale Outdoor Branding & Signage
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Mac & PC
1995
Illustrator Photoshop Freehand InDesign Joomla Corel Draw MS Office
1996
Employment Education
Agility Channel (Senior Graphic Designer) 2013-Present
Photography CSS / HTML
Testimonials “Creative, Funky, Cool, Elegant, Committed, Delivers..... These are only a few words that describes the wonderful working relationship us as Optus Brands the distributors for Kodak has with Deidre Tavares. We have had a wonderful working relationship now for over 10 years and have just grown from strength to strength and at times standing back in awe of the creative efforts and good work that has come out of our strategic planning and creative efforts. No job is too big or too small for Deidre and she tackles each one with the same amount of pride and energy and we are always guaranteed of only her best work. The business relationship is so strong that when even given a brief over the phone, Deidre will design it exactly what we envisaged. Thanks Deidre, you rock!” Samantha Dillon, Kodak South Africa “Deidre is a dedicated designer that has the ability to listen to exactly what her customer wants, and create a visual concept to the exact needs of her customer. She is a gifted designer and an absolute joy to work with - her friendly helpful personality and excellent work ensures that she is the type of designer you employ over and over.” Annette Linden, Opera Africa
DESIGN
Client: Athena Advertising Description: A small advertising agency Other elements designed: Website, brochures, pull up banners and facebook page
WEBSITES
Client: Frankiboy Sweets Description: A sweet manufacturer. Other Elements designed: Packaging, point of sale and signage
Client: Resolution Health Medical Scheme Description: Classic Option BeneďŹ t Schedule
Client: Zurreal Description: A4 double sided yer
Client: Opera Africa Description: Figaro (the opera) production magazine and bookmark Other elements designed: billboard, posters, yers, magazine adverts and pull up banners
Client: Kodak South Africa Description: Store posters advertising print specials
Client: Hermes Description: Ice cream cone box
Client: Vets Brands Description: Dog food packaging
Client: Kodak South Africa Description: Wobbler, bunting and a display cube
Client: Tonys Colours Description: Pull up banners advertising automotive paint and polish
Client: Resolution Health Medical Scheme Description: Monthly html member communique
Client: Resolution Health Medical Scheme Description: www.letstalkhealth.co.za, a health information website
Client: Digitized Survey Solutions Description: www.digitizedsolutions.co.za, a digital survey company
Client: CBT Trading Description: www.cbttrading.co.za, an automotive spares company