1. Personal
Information
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Surname:
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Meyer
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First names
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Simoné Michelle
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Identity number:
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9708120194088
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Birthdate:
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12 August 1997
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Postal address:
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Maraldi Estates A3 Sasolburg 1947
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Home language:
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Afrikaans (Read, Speak, Write)
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Other languages:
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English (Read, Speak, Write)
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Driver’s license:
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Code 08
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2. Personal Profile
I am a final year Fine Art student. I
describe myself as a motivated, hardworking creative individual who works well
both individually and in collaboration. I have the ability to develop
innovative ideas and the execution thereof. I am eager to learn and improve the
skills I already possess. I am able to lead and take responsibility when
needed. I take pride in every project I undertake with special attention to
detail and finalization. As a reliable individual, I work well under pressure
while maintaining my critical and analytical thinking skills to problem solve.
I bring a positive, inspiring, and helpful attitude to every situation and
relationship.
3. Education and Qualifications
TERTIARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
University of Pretoria
(2016-2020)
Field of study: Ba
Fine Art
Subjects: Psychology
Philosophy
English
Visual Culture Studies
Fine Art Practice
VIT
Ready for Work Online
Program
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SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL
INSTITUTION
Hoërskool Transvalia
Matriculated 2015
Subjects: Afrikaans
English
Mathematics
Visual Art
Life Sciences
Physical Sciences
Life Orientation
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4. Work Experience
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Stephanie Grace Photography
(Nov
2019 - Jan 2020)
I
worked as an assistant wedding/lifestyle/portrait photography editor using
Adobe Lightroom and wedding photo album software. I also assisted in the
production and setup of a Christmas themed studio.
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Christian Art Distributors
(6 Jan 2020 -17 Jan 2020)
Graphic
Designer internship where I designed covers for a variety of books using
various programs like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign. I was exposed to Christian
Art Gift department, Reading dp and both sections in Graphics.
5. Main Achievements
CLASS REPRESENTATIVE 2019
As the Third-Year class representative I
had different responsibilities which include:
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Arranging and conducting class
meetings
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Communicating information,
queries and complaints between students and lecturers
o Organizing timetables
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Arranging a Student Exhibition
(advertising, refreshments, sales, and curation and set up of show)
HILLENSBURG BURSARY 2017-2020
ELOFF NJ BURSARY 2017
GOLDEN KEY 2016, 2017,2018, 2019, 2020
PARTICIPATION IN EXHIBITIONS
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University of Pretoria Open day
exhibition curated by DrAvi Sooful in Visual Arts Building 2017
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University of Pretoria Fine Art
Second/Third year group exhibition at Anton van Wouw museum 2018, 2019
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A Body of Experience Up Fine arts & Labyrinth project exhibition at Ellis house Art
studios, Johannesburg, 2019
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Mooketi showcase curated by Natalie Fossey at University of Pretoria, 2019
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Helen Sebidi curated by Dr Avi
Sooful at UP Student Gallery, 2019
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a Strange thing materialised
on the way curated by Gerhard de Kamper at UP
Student Gallery, 2019
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University of Pretoria Fine Art
Group exhibition curated by Teboho at UP Student Gallery, 2020
D8 DISTRICT AWARD FOR HIGHEST VISUAL ART ACHIEVEMENT IN
2016
6. Other Skills
TRAINING IN ADOBE SUITE PROGRAMS
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Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign,
Muse, Premier Pro, Lightroom
ONLINE COURSES
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Skillshare 2020
7. Hobbies, Interests, and Personal projects
PLAYING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
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Growing Arts Music School 2010-2014
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Residence participation in Klaradyn
Serrie 2016
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Electric guitarist for first
year concert band Klaradyn 2016
COMMISSIONED WORK
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Paintings on canvas, Digital
drawings, Digital Photo album
DESIGN AND LAYOUT OF THE DAHLIA DIARIES 2019
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A first-year booklet and guide
for Madelief Residence
LOGO DESIGN AND OTHER ADVERTISEMENT DESIGN
Experi-Buddies, Cottontail Designs and The Beardy Haven
8. References
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Stephanie Grace Photography
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Stephanie
Braz
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064 907 8964
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Christian
Art Distributors
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Sua
du Plessis
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016 440 7000
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Senior Lecturer
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Dr. Johan Thom
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081 595 5975
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