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Digital Media Specialist
Funsani John Scander
Blantyre, Malawi
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About
I am a Malawi born Digital Media Specialist. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Communication degree from Mzuzu University. I also hold an Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design, a Diploma in Multimedia Development from Animaster Academy (India), Business Computing (UK) and Advance Learning-(Ireland) respectively and recently attained a Diploma in Journalism from Malawi University of Business and Science formerly (the Polytechnic -University of Malawi). I have been very passionate about the design and have always been seeking inspiration, practicing and studying on my own. I have 12 years working experience having worked for a number of creative agencies, media companies and a corporate institution where I currently serve. Responsible for digital marketing and multimedia work.
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Education
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Malawi School
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Mathematics 6Soche Hill Secondary School
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English 6Soche Hill Secondary School
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University Diploma in Journalism & Mass CommunicationThe Polytechnic - University of Malawi2016 - 2017Mass Media & Society, Economics, Logic & Critical Thinking, Sociology, Research, Integrated Marketing Communications, Current Affairs, News Writing & Reporting, Statistics, Media Law, Media Ethics, Translation, Literature, Radio & Television Production, History, English for the Media
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Experience
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DesignerThe BusinessMagazine, Malawi(5 Issues)
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OBJECTIVES* serve in a position involving Graphic Design, Motion Graphic, Illustrations & Advertising to meet my competencies, capabilities, skills, education and experience * Produce publication projects that include Artwork in both traditional and computer-driven mediums. * Perform with independent judgment within the established production guidelines. * Producing publishing projects including professional artwork with strong artistic skills from both fine arts and computer art. GRAPHICS PORTFOLIO Attached/Enclosure PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Diploma - Multimedia Arts (Advance Learning-UK)Modules * Digital Video Production * Multimedia Systems & Applications * Motion Graphics and Animation Principles * Digital Imaging * Sound Production for Multimedia * Web Media & Development * Projects Software Apps: Adobe Aftereffects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition, Cinema 4D, Adobe Encore Diploma - Graphic Design (BCE- UK) Mac Maine College of Computing Modules * Adobe Photoshop * Quark X-press * Adobe In-Design / PageMaker * Corel Draw Graphics Suite * Adobe Illustrator * Projects
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IZF Business CollegeDiploma - Business Information Systems (ABE-UK) - Finance Pathway Subjects: * Principles of Programming * Managerial Accounting * Quantitative Methods for Business and Management * Networks & Distributed Systems * Systems Analysis * Computer Applications in Business & Finance * Computer Fundamentals * Business Communication and Presentation * Financial Accounting
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Visual Communication Specialist / Graphic DesignerMalawi Revenue AuthorityBlantyre-Malawi * Create artwork/designs for brand management initiatives (Branding & Corporate Identity) * Create artwork/designs for Online/ Electronic media * Design taxpayer education materials * Design and coordinate printing of corporate publications * Design for corporate advertising / marketing * Corporate event photography and archiving * Video record major events in MRA and share the formatted clips with members of staff and stakeholder through intranet and website * Animated graphics produced for major projects and issues
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Senior Graphic DesignerBlantyre Newspapers LimitedBlantyre-Malawi * Layout and Designing of Outdoor, Press Adverts and Corporate Publications * Layout & Design of newspaper * Conceptualization & Copywriting * Designing of press adverts
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Creative AssistantGraphic Artist / AgencyX-tra Solutions Communications Group, Advertising Department, Blantyre-Malawi * Layout and Designing of Outdoor, Press Adverts and Corporate Publications * Layout & Design of Magazines and post-layout editing * Conceptualization & Copywriting * Designing of Calendars, Brochures, Product labels and other items * Liaising with clients on service issues * Collecting information from publishers/printing companies and delivering print items to print houses * Creating Graphics for the Multimedia * Drawing storyboard and concept illustrations
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Founder & Director- Creative Studies Ace College of Media &Design
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DesignerLeading Edge Design & Advertising Limited
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Total Malawi Newsletter
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Graphic DesignerLeading Edge Design & Advertising LimitedCreating Graphics for multimedia * Layout and Designing of Press and Corporate Publications * Layout & Design of Magazines * Designing of Websites, Billboards, Calendars, Brochures, Product labels and other items * Collecting information from publishers/printing companies * Conceptualization * Copywriting LANGUAGES * English *
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Student Instructor (Graphic Design)The Big IssueMagazine, MalawiMac Maine College, Blantyre *
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Awards
Won the 2017 Malawi Revenue Authority (Integrated Tax Administration System -ITAS) National Branding Competition. Best logo and Best Brand Name for Msonkho Online.
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Affiliations
Member of the Public Relations Society of Malawi (PRSM)
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@fjscander, member since 2016
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