Anneline Fourie

A specialized program providing essential skills and knowledge in the art of visual merchandising, crucial for creating captivating retail environments. This certificate course offers comprehensive training in various aspects of visual communication, retail design principles, product presentation techniques, and consumer behavior analysis. Through practical exercises and industry insights, participants gain proficiency in crafting visually engaging displays that drive sales and enhance brand identity. This certificate serves as a testament to expertise in transforming retail spaces into compelling storytelling platforms, optimizing customer experience, and maximizing business impact.

Certificate in Hostessing:
An intensive training program focused on developing the essential skills and qualities required to excel as a professional hostess in various hospitality settings. This certificate course provides comprehensive instruction in customer service, communication, event coordination, and guest relations. Participants learn how to create welcoming environments, manage guest interactions with poise and professionalism, and anticipate and fulfill customer needs effectively. Through practical exercises and real-world scenarios, individuals acquire the expertise and confidence to deliver exceptional service experiences, making them valuable assets in the hospitality industry. This certificate attests to the mastery of hostessing skills and the ability to contribute positively to the success of any event or establishment.

A comprehensive program offered by City & Guilds, focusing on foundational principles and practical skills in the field of fashion. The curriculum covers key areas such as design fundamentals, garment construction, textiles, trend analysis, and fashion history. Through hands-on training and expert guidance, the diploma equips individuals with the necessary knowledge and expertise to pursue diverse career opportunities within the fashion industry.

• Conceptualize and create original artwork
• Mock-ups for websites and game development
• Marketing Designs
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends & techniques
• Promotions and representative on live-streams and podcasts
• Develop the overall visual concept for a project
• Make design decisions
• Community Manager (Discord)
• In addition; I performed administrative tasks such as invoicing, managing, and maintaining my social
media presence.

• Receiving design briefs from clients
• Conceptualize and create original artwork
• Comping and Proofing of print-works
• Outsourcing prints that couldn't be done in-house
• Sending designs for print through VersaWorks
• Vehicle wrapping installs
• Embroidering of digitized designs

• Prototyping and toile making
• Maintaining the studio and upkeep
• Administrative tasks
• Basic pattern drafting according to specific measurements
• Marker making and cutting
• Overall garment construction
• Embellishing of couture garments
• Handwork
• Steaming and pressing
• Fitting of garments on clients
• Fabric Sourcing
All work done within the studio was coordinated by the head designer. I was following strict instructions of
his style and techniques.

• Receiving design briefs from clients
• Conceptualize and create original artwork
• Comping and Proofing of print-works
• Outsourcing prints that couldn't be done in-house
• Sending designs for print through VersaWorks
• Vehicle wrapping installs
• Embroidering of digitized designs

• Taking & fulfilling orders from customers
• Logging orders on the POS system
• Keeping customer tabs
• General bar cleaning and weekly full bar clean
• Stocktaking
• Cash-up
• Juggling multiple customers and maintaining quality service during rush hours

• Managed the front-of-house operation
• Taking reservations and keeping an organized seating plan
• Welcoming and seating customers
• Taking orders from customers
• Logging orders on the POS system
• Submitting orders to the kitchen
• Keeping customer tabs
• General bar and barista tasks
• Juggling multiple customers and maintaining quality service
• Cash-Up
• Managing and delivering takeaway orders

• Managed the front-of-house operation
• Taking reservations and keeping an organized seating plan
• Welcoming and seating customers
• Taking orders from customers
• Logging orders on the POS system
• Submitting orders to the kitchen
• Keeping customer tabs
• General bar and barista tasks
• Juggling multiple customers and maintaining quality service
• Cash-Up
• Managing and delivering takeaway orders

• Updating directories
• Writing and posting blogs
• Sourcing new vendors for the wedding directory
• Maintain Social Media Calendar

Administrative:
• Data Entry and Record-Keeping
• Arrears management
• Ordering and receiving of materials
• Meeting minutes
• Assisting in event planning
• Invoicing (Quickbooks)
• Sales
• Outsourcing prints that couldn't be done in-house
Finishing:
• Prepping of signage installation
• Sourcing and setting up equipment for installations
• Picking and weaving of vinyl and heat-flex
• Application of vinyl on material
• Heat-press of prints and cuts on final materials
• Manual cutting of posters, flyers, and business cards on a guillotine
• Changing ink and print rolls on Roland printers
• Vehicle branding and installations
Graphic Design:
• Receiving design briefs from clients
• Conceptualize and create original artwork
• Comping and Proofing of print-works
• Sending designs for print through VersaWorks

• Editor of NWSD's Facebook page
• Writing and planning of Facebook posts
• Uploading Videos and Photos related to events at NWSD.
• Writing blogs (X!actly)
• Tweeting on behalf of NWSD
• Uploading YouTube videos to NWSD Fashion TV
• Writing Monthly Newsletters and sending them out

• Development of an online store with the web designer
• Conducting and planning of photoshoots
• Setting up designer consignments and contracts
• Running of the online store and stock updates
• Processing garments with the owner

• Marker making and cutting
• Pattern development
• Assisting with preparations for a show collection
• Assisting in fittings
• Technical drawings
• 3D Printing
• Quality control
• Handwork