Andriëtte Ferreira

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

• Lead Designer in the development of creative designs for print materials, brochures, infographics, flyers and banners, i.e. Organization Annual Reports and Continental Reports on the Implementation of Agenda 2063.
• Design high level presentation slides (MS Power Point) for CEO delivery to Heads of State of Africa and Steering Committee meetings.
• Coordinated with external vendors and suppliers to verify quality and accuracy of printed materials to adhere to the organizational quality assurance guidelines.
• Developed graphics and visual content for social media campaigns.
• Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics developed by external service providers.
• Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
• Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work adhering to the organizational branding guidelines.
• Update organizational branding guidelines and quality assurance guidelines.
• Researched trends and projected industry changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
• Mentored and trained internal staff members on utilizing design software to create their own departmental designs, i.e. Infographics, Newsletter and Report design.

WEB CONTENT MANAGER

• Trained staff members on the uploading of content onto the organizational website.
• Upload of content to the AUDA-NEPAD Web portals (Drupal platforms).
• Perform random tests to check the functionality of the portal-features.
• Provide feedback to maintenance firm on portal design, outlay & functionality.
• Provide guidance on development of knowledge portal user interfaces and implementation of Search Engines Optimization (SEO) strategies.
• Monitor traffic-volumes on the portal – using tools such as Google Analytics.
• Recommend cost effective e-tools for increasing volume of traffic on the portal. and maintenance.

• Lead Designer: design and layout of the Report: Education and Training of Healthcare Professionals in Africa.
• Lead Designer: design and layout of the Proposal: Education and Training of Healthcare Professionals in Africa: A Critical Intervention
• Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Indesign to develop the Report and Proposal.
• Utilized typography techniques to create compelling designs.

• Lead Designer: design and layout of the United Nations Interdepartmental Task Force on African Affairs: Compendium: African Energy Access and Just Transition Trajectory: Anchored on the African Common Position
• Lead Designer: design and layout of the United Nations Interdepartmental Task Force on African Affairs: Bulletin: Energy Technology for Universal Access and Just Transition for Africa
• Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Indesign to develop the reports.
• Utilized typography techniques to create compelling designs.
• Adhering to UN branding design guidelines.

• Design and layout of the Final Report: Stakeholder Engagements and Partnership Building for High Speed Rail Network
• Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Indesign to develop the report.
• Utilized typography techniques to create compelling designs.

• Support to the Advisor for Education and Training
• Effective organizational skills in the arrangements of Conferences and Workshops, including but not limited to Venue procurement, Accommodation, Plane tickets, Catering, etc. up to 450 delegates
• Compilation of Budgets and Reports
• Compilation of Yearly Work plan and Budget for the Education Sector
• Scheduling of meetings
• Drafting of Correspondence
• Editing, formatting and design of Project Proposals

• Creation and maintenance of an Internal Portal (NEPAD Internal Information System) on SharePoint Services 3.0, ensuring that the site is updated regularly with all the latest news, events, documents and graphic material
• Managing and coordinating of document database (collection and converting of documents to .pdf (Acrobat format), renaming documents so consistency is followed and uploaded to the Internal System
• Editing and formatting organizational facts sheets, ensuring accuracy to facts and attention to consistency regarding outlay and presentation
• Compiling of press releases to the media, distribution thereof and dealing with enquiries
• Constructing and maintaining of Regional Economic Community maps
• Designing of ads to be published in Internal Magazines
• Capturing of all organization contacts to ensure easy accessibility to all staff members
• Assist with compilation and proof reading of website information, ensuring consistency accuracy to facts and format
• Managing of ISBN register
• Distribution of information to internal staff

• Designs for laser cutting and engraving (Inkscape & Illustrator)
• Operating of laser cutting machine (Laser cut 5.3)
• Logo design
• Wedding invitations
• Domain registrations
• Domain hosting
• Website Development (Joomla, Drupal and Wordpress)
• Website Maintenance

Passed with Distinction. The EQF Level 5 Professional Diploma is equivalent to an US Associates Degree