Open to opportunities

Jo Ryan

@jodineryan

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Just a normal person with a growth mindset and strong problem-solving skills.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for an entry-level roles in a collaborative environment where I can solve functional problems, and continue learning and growing.

I have practical experience applying problem-solving skills to design challenges.

I completed a Higher Certificate in Creative Development (Vega) and an NQF Level 5 National Certificate

I scored in the top 20% on a fluid intelligence assessment and highest on growth mindset in behavioural profiling, demonstrating strong adaptability, learning orientation, and persistence.

I seek opportunities where I can apply my learning agility, and collaborative approach to contribute to meaningful projects and grow within a creative team.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Designer

Self Employed

Dec 2024 - Dec 2024 (0 months)

I designed invites for someone I know who was having their 30th anniversary party and needed someone to design the invites for her so I took up the job and delivered within the time-frame given to me

Prototyping Visual Design

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Vega

Higher Certificate, Creative Development / Design

2022 - 2022

Completed a Higher Certificate in Creative Development (Design, National Certificate NC N5 / NQF Level 5) between Feb 2022 and Nov 2022.

Kroonstad High School

High School Diploma (Grade 12), Secondary Education

2015 - 2019

Grade: English 50-59%, Afrikaans 60-69%

Activities and societies: I did choir for 4 years, I sang solo for school events too I attained a Level 2 First Aid Certificate (No longer certified) I was a hostel leader and rep in my final year I did Netball (from u/14 - u/16), Hockey (2nd Team) and Athletics (Javelin, Shotput)

Completed Grade 12 / NQF Level 4
Subjects: English Home Language, Afrikaans First Additional Language, Life Orientation, Technical Mathematics, Technical Sciences, Engineering Graphics and Design (EGD), Mechanical Engineering (Automotive)