Curriculum Vitae
of

Lindi Marx

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Contact details:
Telephone (c) 082 840 7355

About me . . .
A successfull and qualified professional freelance photographer with a strong and proven academic and professional track record in professional photography. A sought-after natural leader with skills in Communication and Organisation who sees problems as opportunities and whose positive attitude will result in successfull negotiation.

Employment . . .
January 2002 - to date : Photographer ( free-lance) Bloemfontein
Responsibilities: Responsible for the taking of photos for various venues , (portfolios,weddings.etc.) , business (advertisements etc.) sport (action photos) models (hairstyles) and private (portraits,family etc.) Liase with clients in a business and social environment , catering for their every need. Manage the organisation of photo-shoots , the taking of the photos , the development of the photos and the distribution thereof. Oversee the management of a business with all the organisation , administration and planning which it entails. Responsible for the taking of stock , the ordering as well as the receiving thereof.

Achievements:
Sport photos often published in local newspapers. Praised by professional photographers for work well done. Received clients through word of mouth from other content customers. Advertisements for hairstyle photos published. Client database grows constantly.

Pofessional Qualifications Tertiary:
Jan '97 - Dec '02 : B TECH Degree Photography
Technicon Free State , Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Subjects :
Theory of Photography ( I , II , III )
Visual Communication ( I,II,III)
Applied Photography ( I,II,III,IV ) - Practical
Professional Practice ( I,II,III)
Research methods and Techniques (I)
Achievements:
Received degree within a 4-year period.

Other Qualifications:

• 1994-2000 : Tap Teachers Examination ( Preparatory )
• Modern Teachers Examination ( PRL Junior ) Bulah Mapp , Bloemfontein, South Africa.

Other skills:

• Languages: English ( speak, read, write ).
• Languages: Afrikaans ( speak, read, write).
• Computer Literacy: Internet Explorer, Typing.

Employment history:

• Apr. 01- Dec. 01: Assistant Photographer Action Photography, London, United Kingdom.
  Responsibilties: Assist with the developing and taking of photos. Work with clients on a daily basis. Keep clients happy and see to their needs. Assist with the loading and unloading of films.
  Achievements: Received valuable experience in a professional environment. Praised for work well done. Requested to return after visa expiry.
• Jan. 01 - Dec. 01: Caretaker (part-time) Consultus, London, United Kingdom.
  Responsibilities: Assist with the caring of older people and look after their everyday needs. Assist with the cleaning of their house and providing their nourishment.
  Achievements: Praised for loyalty and hard work. Requested to continue with work.
• Jan. 01 - Dec. 01: Aupair ( part-time), London , UK.
  Responsibilties: Responsible for the well-being of children.
  Achievements: Received valuable experience as child photographer.
• Jan. 98 - Dec. 00: Nurse ( part-time) Rosepark Hospital, Bloemfontein, SA.
• Jan. 96 - Dec. 96: Assistant Service Year for Christ.

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