Didier Bertrand
37, Huntingdale Crescent, Connolly, 6027
Mobile number: 0431 930 909
E-mail: didbertrand@gmail.com
Driving License: Private car
Career Objective
I want to join a team where I can prove my talent and skills, apply my creativity and dedication at their highest level to improve the services and productivity of the company.
Career Profile
I have a good experience in Design and Brand Communication. I have been working on brand identities, naming, corporate identities, advertising campaigns and conceptual copywriting for clients like Honda, Xerox, One & Only, Air Seychelles and Naiade Resorts. I designed and managed a major Integrated Resort Scheme identity, brochure and advertising campaign for one of the worldwide branches of Ogilvy.
I have also experience in printing, film and design editing, and brand management for a hospitality organisation in Perth.
Relevant Skills / Abilities
• Hardworking, dedicated and trustworthy
• Good eye for details
• Good sense of balance and layout
• Creative problem solver
• Right ideas in context
• Attentive and good observer
• Friendly team worker
• Patient and well-organized
• Good management skills
Others
• Fluent in French and English
• Good knowledge of latest Adobe softwares:
Indesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Flash
• Good knowledge of Mac platform and Internet.
Working Experiences
Graphic Designer,
Behind the Bar, Australia
Sep 09-Now
I am managing a freelance project on a contract basis for a new hospitality service in Perth, designing its logo, corporate ID, leaflet, poster, membership card and website (www.behindthebar.com.au).
Graphic Designer,
Maurice Publicité Ogilvy, Mauritius
Jul 08-Jan 09
I worked on several projects, mainly on the creation of a major Integrated Resort Scheme brand identity, brochure and advertising campaign which proved to be a success and total satisfaction for the client.
Graphic Designer & Conceptual Copywriter,
Contraste Ltd, Port-Louis, Mauritius
Jul 05-Jun 08
For 3 years I got involved in several projects from brand naming to its design implementations with conceptual copywriting. I worked on projects for Honda, Xerox, One and Only, Air Seychelles and Naiade Resorts.
Operator on image-setting equipments & proofing,
Allcolor Co. Ltd, Mauritius
Dec 01-May 02
I managed to output films for printing plates, made Cromalins & duo proofs and also executed scans and images retouching on Photoshop for well-known Mauritian advertising agencies.
Freelance Designer,
“Le Centre de Solidarité: La Chrysalide” in Bambous, Mauritius
March 04
During my tertiary studies I had the opportunity to work for this organization and designed their logo.
Achievements
Jul 09-Dec 09,
Was the Design Editor for SLIM magazine, which was an extra curriculum project in the study plan at the Central Institute of Technology.
March 09
Directed, produced, edited and wrote a short documentary on youth art for Propel Youth Arts WA.
May 04
Gender Sensitivity Advertisement Award: 2nd Prize in Freelance Category
Education / Training
Dec 09
Diploma of Mass Communication
Central TAFE, Perth, Australia
Jul 05
Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design and Multimedia (Edexcel UK),
IVTB School of Design, Mauritius
Jul 03
NTC2 (National Trade Certificate) in Art and Design,
IVTB School of Design, Mauritius
Nov 01
HSC – Art, Design and Comm., French, English Literature, General Paper
Nov 1999
SC – Art, Design and Comm., English, French, French Literature, Mathematics, Account.
Oct 1997- Nov 2004
3 years as Scout and Pioneer, 4 years as Cub and Scout Leader,
4th Black River District, Albion, Mauritius
Professional References
Jason Jurazsek, Director,
Behind the Bar, Australia
Mobile Number: 0407 540 203
Email: jason@behindthebar.com.au
Stephane Mackay, Creative Director,
Maurice Publicité Ogilvy and GungHo, Mauritius
Telephone Number: +230 252 54 21
Email: stephanemackay@gmail.com
Anne Sujo, Art Director,
GungHo, Mauritius
Telephone Number: +230 772 76 11
Personal References
Dan McFarlane, Director,
RDM Brand Consulting Services, Australia
Mobile Number: 0420 493 932
Neli Micunovic, English language Lecturer,
Central Institute of Technology, Australia
Telephone Number: 0894 271 038
Mobile Number: 0424 453 027
Recommendation letters upon request.
