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Paul van Vuuren

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Freelance Graphic Web Designer at Brand-Inc, designing WordPress websites and creating logos and brand identity assets.

South Africa

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At Brand-Inc, I design and develop WordPress websites for clients, create logos and brand identity assets, and provide real estate photography for property listings. I collaborate with clients to deliver tailored creative solutions.

At Khusela, I provided remote technical support and administered Microsoft 365. I also automated processes using Microsoft Forms, Power Automate, and PowerShell scripts.

Earlier, I supported retail management systems at PricePoint IT and worked across graphic design, digital marketing, and IT at Powerdek. My experience also includes network administration, hardware and software support, and testing.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Graphic Web Designer

Current

Brand-Inc

Feb 2026 - Present (8 months)

Design and develop WordPress websites for clients, create logos and brand identity assets, provide real estate photography, and collaborate with clients to deliver tailored creative solutions.

WordPress Graphic Design Logo Design Brand Identity Photography Client Collaboration

Technical Consultant

Khusela

Oct 2023 - Feb 2026 (2 years 4 months)

Provided remote technical support for hardware, software, and network issues, administered Microsoft 365, automated processes using Microsoft Forms, Power Automate, and PowerShell, and maintained technical documentation.

Microsoft 365 Power Automate PowerShell Microsoft Forms Technical Support Troubleshooting Network Infrastructure Documentation

Software Support Engineer

PricePoint IT

Jul 2018 - Jan 2023 (4 years 6 months)

Installed, configured, trained, and supported retail management systems including point of sale, inventory control, and BI tools, and provided consulting on system and network infrastructure.

retail management Point of Sale Inventory Control BI Tools Webstores RMM Tools Technical Support

Marketing Graphic Designer

Powerdek

Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 (3 years 3 months)

Managed the company website, set up Google AdWords, analyzed data on Google Analytics, created digital marketing campaigns and content, and handled graphic design for promotional materials.

Google Ads Google Analytics Digital Marketing Social Media Mailchimp Graphic Design Network Administration

Hardware Support / Tester

Altech Netstar

Feb 2013 - Feb 2015 (2 years)

Performed over-the-air technician testing, provided software files and reports to clients, maintained customer Powertrack databases, and conducted over-the-air pre-testing for fault diagnosis and repair.

Hardware Testing OTA Testing Database Maintenance Fault Diagnosis Technical Support

Desktop Support / Network Administrator

Branch IT / Monitoring South Africa

Apr 2007 - May 2012 (5 years 1 month)

Provided server and network maintenance, Active Directory management, end-user support, asset registry management, and maintained anti-virus and anti-spyware software.

Server Maintenance Network Administration Active Directory end user support Asset Management Antivirus

Customer Service Representative

Call Centre Nucleus

Aug 2005 - Mar 2007 (1 year 7 months)

Interacted with customers daily to answer queries about Ford marketing offers, coordinated test drive appointments with dealerships, and sent out requested brochures.

Customer Service Communication Skills Appointment Scheduling Query Resolution

Travel Consultant

Leisure Direction Ltd.

Jul 2003 - Dec 2004 (1 year 5 months)

Compiled tailor-made travel packages for clients, booked flights using the Galileo program, and arranged ferry crossings to and from the UK.

Travel Planning Galileo Flight Booking Customer Service

IT Technician

PQ Africa

Mar 2000 - Feb 2003 (2 years 11 months)

Installed and maintained software, provided end-user support for hardware and software, purchased and replaced hardware, and administered LAN (TCP/IP) installations and maintenance.

Software Installation Hardware Support LAN Administration TCP IP end user support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Retail Pro

Retail Pro Systems Engineer, Retail Management Systems

Earned the Retail Pro Systems Engineer certification on 12 September 2018.

Retail Pro

Retail Pro Applications Expert, Retail Management Systems

Earned the Retail Pro Applications Expert certification on 8 August 2018.

Digital Marketing

Diploma, Digital Marketing

Completed a Digital Marketing Diploma on 25 July 2016.

Introduction to Programming

Introduction to Programming, Programming

Completed an Introduction to Programming course on 3 August 2012.

Web development HTML & CSS

Web development HTML & CSS, Web Development

Completed a Web development HTML & CSS course on 31 August 2012.

Overkruin High School

Grade 10, General

1996 - 1997

Attended Overkruin High School from 1996 to 1997, completing Grade 10.

Kroonstad High School

High School, General

1994 - 1995

Attended Kroonstad High School from 1994 to 1995, studying subjects including Afrikaans, English, Mathematics, Art, Technical Drawing, and Computer Science.