The document is a curriculum vitae for Melissa Dreyer, a South African visual artist and designer born in 1986 with experience in fine art, graphic design, art directing, set design and visual merchandising; it details her education, skills, awards, experience working on films, events, exhibitions and other projects, and provides her contact information.
1. SURNAME DREYER
FIRST NAMES FRANCIE MELISSA
NATIONALITY SOUTH AFRICAN
EE STATUS CAUCASIAN FEMALE
LANGUAGES FLUENT ENGLISH & AFRIKAANS
DATE OF BIRTH 01/05/1986
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA CAPE TOWN
CONTACT NO. +27 72 229 7313
EMAIL melissadreyer01@gmail.com
LINKEDIN PROFILE
PORTFOLIO
CURRICULUM VITAE OF
MELISSA DREYER
PROFILE
- A hard worker that functions well in a team environment,
individually and under pressure.
- A person with excellent communication skills in dual
languages and well developed inter personal skills.
- A person that takes pride in her work and is enthusiastic
about broadening her knowledge continuously.
- Extensive capabilities in visual and applied creativity as
well as practical experience in creative project management
AWARDS
2007
Dean’s list of Academic
Merit
2004
Certificate of Achievement
for Outstanding Academic
Achievement
2004
Potgieter Award for
Outstanding Work in Art
SHORT COURSES
2012
Intensive Course in
Art Therapy, Cape Town
2009
Intermediate Photography Course
The National School of
Photography, Vega, Cape Town
COMPUTER SKILLS
Adobe Indesign, Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word,
Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft
Excel, Microsoft Outlook
Mac and PC proficient
STRENGTHS
Understanding of colour,
form and composition
Visual layout
Idea generation
Communication
social interaction
Inter-personal skills
Team work
Hard working
Passionate
Fun
Fast pace
Quick learner
Adaptable
Project management
EDUCATION
2012
Desk Top Publishing Course
Friends Of Design Academy
2010
Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing
Stellenbosch University
2008
BA Fine Art
Michaelis School of Fine Art
University of Cape Town
2004
National Senior Certificate
Completed with Distinction
HMS Bloemhof,Stellenbosch
www.linkedin.com/pub/melis-sa-
dreyer/56/666/97
http://melissadreyer.wix.com/portfolio
Gibello Gallery
Egon Tania
Artist’s Apprentice
Stellenbosch University
Post-grad Marketing
Everard Read Gal-lery
Oil Painting
Upset Film Set
Construction
Afrika Burn
Event Decor & Set
Design & Art Direct-ing
Woolworths
Visual Merchandising
Freelance Set Dressing &
Art Directing
Art Workshops Graphic Design
Art Workshops
Oil Painting
Afrika Burn Afrika Burn
FINE ART
Art Exhibitions, Gallery work, Oil Painting,
Sculpture, Photography
VISUAL DISPLAY
Art Directing, Set Design, Set Dressing, Visual
Merchandising and Window Display
DIGITAL ART
Illustration, Graphic Design, Corporate Identity,
Logo Design, Icon design Poster Design
ART WORKSHOPS
Developing and teaching of art classes with an
underlying educational or therapeutic intention
EXPERIENCE SKILL
2. ART DIRECTING AND SET DESIGN
2014
Komplett Commercial
Production House: Moonlighting
Art Director: Simon Mcloughlin
+27 72 246 5629
My Position: Art Assistant
OBI Commercial
Production House: Moonlighting
Art Director: Simon Mcloughlin
+27 72 246 5629
My Position: Art Assistant
Design Indaba, Tastescape Event
Event Production: Interactive Africa
Production Designer: Angela Nemov
+27 82 824 6258
My Position: Props Master and Set Dresser
Design Indaba, Celestial Origins Event
Production for: Anglo Gold Exhibition
Production Designer: Angela Nemov
+27 82 824 6258
My Position: Props Master and Set Dresser
Die Wasgoedlyn Short Film
Production House: Man Makes A Picture
Producer: Jac Williams
+27 82 560 9226
My Position: Art Director
Appletizer Commercial
Production House: GoodCop
Art Director: Simon Mcloughlin
+27 72 246 5629
My Position: Art Assistant
Sportka Commercial
Production House: Moonlighting
Art Director: Simon Mcloughlin
+27 72 246 5629
My Position: Art Assistant
2013
Dawn Commercial
Production House: Ground Glass
Art Director: Simon Mcloughlin
+27 72 246 5629
My Position: Art Assistant
Dressmann Commercial
Production House: Moonlighting
Art Director: Simon Mcloughlin
+27 72 246 5629
My Position: Art Assistant
Fantastic Mr Fox Theatre Production
Art Director: Maike Hitzeroth
+27 84 366 3168
My Position: Set Creation
Vellore Loerie Awards Pre-party
Event Production: Velocity
Set Designer: Angela Nemov
+27 82 824 6258
My Position: Assistant and Decor Artist
2012
Rocking The Daisies : Nu World Beats Barn
Event Production: The Beanstalk Events
Set Design: Ma’or Harris
+27 72 211 5563
My Position: Set Dresser and Decor Artist
Adidas Originals Live Performances (Part2):
Little Dragon
Event Production: We-are-awesome with
The Beanstalk Events
Set Design: Ma’or Harris
+27 72 211 5563
My Position: Set Dresser and Decor Artist
Converse: Let’s Take it Outside
Event Production: The Beanstalk Events
Set Design: Ma’or Harris
+27 72 211 5563
My Position: Set Dresser and Decor Artist
Adidas Originals Live Performances
(Part 1): Clap your Hands Say Yeah
Event Production: We-are-awesome with
The Beanstalk Events
Set Design: Ma’or Harris
+27 72 211 5563
My Position: Set Dresser and Decor Artist
The Flamjangled Tea Party 2012
Event Production: The Beanstalk Events
Set Design: Ma’or Harris
+27 72 211 5563
My Position: Decor Artist
Fiddle East: Mystique Fantastique
Event Production: The Beanstalk Events
Set Design: Ma’or Harris
+27 72 211 5563
My Position: Set Dresser and Decor Artist
Captain Morgan: The Captains Cool Off
Event Production: The Beanstalk Events
Set Design: Ma’or Harris
+27 72 211 5563
My Position: Set Dresser and Decor Artist
Nu World Eve New Years Event
Event Production: The Beanstalk Events
+27 72 211 5563
My Position: Set Design and Decor Artist
2011
Mr Cat and The Jackle, Try Music Video
Production Company: Man Makes A Picture
Producer: Jac Williams
+27 82 560 9226
My Position: Art Director, Set Designer and
Set Dresser
Auriole Hayes, Just Call Me Nina Jazz Show
Event Production: Ross Rayners
+27 73 853 6637
My Position: Set Designer and Decor Artist
The Borrowers Television Series
A BBC Production
Film Set Construction Compnay: Upset
Elzaan +27 83 958 3123
My Position: Scenic Artist
2008
3x Arcade Electronic Music Events
Production by Danna Disko and
Tyron Kuypers +27 82 729 1180
My Position: Set Design and Decor
Artist
VISUAL MERCHANDISING
2013
Woolworths Canal Walk
Visual Group Head: Charlene Jensel
+27 83 798 2864
Visual Merchandise and Window Displays
GRAPHIC DESIGN
2013
Book Illustration
‘Old Cape Furniture- Studies in Style’
Prof Matilda Burden
+27 82 771 8278
The Human Route
CEO: Johan De Goede
+27 74 938 4108
Conceptualisation, and execution of
Corporate Identity, Logo Development,
Icon Development, Website Page Layout
and Workshop Flyers
Woolworths Canal Walk
Visual Group Head: Charlene Jensel
+27 83 798 2864
Design of year-end function
certificates
OTHER
2014
Afrike Burn 2014
IBfree Sculptural Installation
My Position: Artist
2012
Art Relief International
http://artrelief.net/
Woravit Rattanakit
wad@culturalcanvas.com
Volunteer program aimed
at using art as a means of
‘therapy’ for various minority
groups in Thailand
My Position: Lesson Planning and
Delivering
2011
Afrika Burn 2011
RandCentia Sculptural Installation
My Position: Artist
Afrika Burn 2011
SanClan Sculpture
Artist: Nathan Honey
My Position: Construction Crew
2009
Afrika Burn 2009
SanClan Sculpture
Artist: Egon Tania
+27 82 579 2644
My Position: Construction Crew
Everard Read Art Gallery
V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
David Tripp +27(21) 418 4527
2 Group Exhibitions
Egon Tania
+27 82 579 2644
Bronze and wood sculptor
My position: Artists Apprentice
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Kinky Disco Decor
My Position: Decor Artist
Rocking The Daisies Decor
Sailor Jerry's Beach Bar and
Dr Marten's VIP Backstage Bar
NS Decor
My Position: Decor Artist
ERA Night Club and Deli
Head Designers: Angela Nemov and
Daniel Popper
My Position: Design team
ERA website
Papa Dennis Music Video
Production House: Blue Ribbon Produc-tions
Director: Mike Dube
My Position: Art Director
Juweeldiewe
Silwerskerm Fees Short Film
Production House: Man Makes A Picture
Director: Alan Hayward
Producer: Jac Williams
My Position: Art Director/Set Designer
Juweeldiewe Trailer
Creative Roots
Kids art classes with a sustainable
twist
My Position: Co founder, Lesson
Designer and Teacher
Afrike Burn 2014
IBfree Sculptural Installation
My Position: Artist