Masters of Arts, Design for Sustainability, Cum Laude

Savannah College of Arts and Design, Savannah GA, USA

- Human Centered Design

- Design Research

- Service and Interaction Design

- Sustainability Strategy

Graduate Training Program Merchandise Buyer 

Truworths (pty)LTD, Cape Town, ZA

Ladies apparel

Bachelors of Arts, Applied Design 

Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography, Stellenbosh, ZA

Art Direction & Graphic Design

Fashion and Sustainability:

Understanding Luxury Fashion in a Changing World

FutureLearn, London College of Fashion, Kering: Online

Designing C2C Certified Product for the Circular Economy

Cradle to Cradle Educational Course: Online

Sewing Course Level 1 & 2

Creative Hobbies, Cape Town, ZA 

Pattern Making & Basic sewing

R E S U M E 

Education and Qualifications

Creative & Artistic: Sketching, Graphic Design,Pattern Design, Conceptualising, Art Direction, Illustrations, Infographics,

Visual design, Content creation 

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Human-Centered Design:

Design thinking, Service design, Prototyping, User research, Service blueprint, Journey mapping, Ecosystem map, Facilitation, User testing, UX/UI, Behaviour science

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Sustainability Practices: 

Environmental impact analysis, Circular economy, Biomimicry, Systems design,

Contextual research (quantitative &

qualitative data), Value proportions, CSR strategies, Waste management, Social innovation, campaigning

Computer Programs:

Adobe CC: Photoshop, Illustrator,  InDesign, UX Design, Sketch. Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Power point

Retail Merchandise:

Production management, Supply-chain,

Product life cycle analysis, Consumer behaviour, Garment construction, Sewing, Fashion design, Visual merchandising 

Human Relations:

Communication, Leadership, Teamwork, Co-creation, Collaboration, Goal oriented, Organisation, Positive Energy 

Work Experience

Service Designer | Strategy Designer

2018- 2019

2015- 2017

2012- 2014

2019

2016

2018

2020

2020

2015- 2018

2016- 2017

2019

2018- 2019

FreeThinking

Senior Service Design Consultant

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- User Experience strategy

- Holistic design approach to problem solving

- Facilitating design thinking & ideation sessions

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Ellen MacArthur Foundation

From Linear to Circular Program: Circular Economy Pioneer

- Selected participant in education collaboration program

- Circular economy principles, design for circularity 

- Team work, collaboration innovation projects

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Truworths (Pty)LTD

Fashion Buyer- Female wear 12 categories portfolio

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- Design clothing, patterns, textile knowledge

- Research and Development, quality assurance, fitting

- Product life cycle analysis, supply chain, sourcing, negotiation

GreyC2, Non-profit Organization

Consulting Manager: Communication & Product 

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- Creative leadership, art direction, marketing & communication strategy

- Social impact strategy and outcome analysis, facilitation of training projects

- Clothing development, production management, quality control

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Net Impact, Non-Profit Organization 

Winner of 2019 Wear it Wise Competition

Campaign Leader and SCAD Chapter President

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- Design management, behavior change strategy, sustainable fashion education

- Communication, social media content creation: 65 ooo online outreach

- Live campaigning, organizing events: workshops, pop-ups, competitions: +500 student live outreach

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SCAD Slow Fashion Club

President & Founder

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- Leader of student organization: +50 members

- Create a collaborative space, manage projects and events

- Influence positive change, training members, facilitate workshops: mending, upcycle, sustainability principle, educational collaboration

Volunteering