Duane S.
Senior Graphic Design and Print Production Specialist
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About
Duane S. is an experienced professional with a background in IT technical support, retail management, advertising technology, printing, and signage for notable projects across Africa. His career began as a computer/satellite/printer technician at M S Computers, specializing in the installation, building, and repair of computers, laptops, and satellites, including service work for banks. Transitioning to retail, he managed stock and a team of 38 at Spar Atrium and Spar Burt Drive. In advertising and tech manufacturing, Duane worked as a Technical and Production Manager at ADRAP Advertising Technologies, overseeing project design and operation of CNC and large format printing equipment. His extensive tenure as a graphic designer, CNC operator, and laser programmer spans companies such as Signtific, Plastic Concepts, Exclusive Printing And Branding, Knockout Branding, Multi-Screen Printers, and Designer Surfaces, where he handled internal signage for Spar locations across Africa, from project planning and fabrication to application.
Experience
Graphic Designer . Applicator . Cnc Operator . Cnc programmer. Laser Operator . Laser Programmer . Rigger .
Designer Surfaces · 2023 — 2025Worked on internal signage from start to finish for Spar locations across Africa, covering graphic design, application, CNC and laser operation and programming, along with rigging.Graphic Designer . Applicator . Cnc Operator . Cnc programmer. Laser Operator . Laser Programmer . Rigger . Fabrication.
Multi-Screen Printers · 2020 — 2023Handled graphic design, application, CNC and laser operation and programming, rigging, and fabrication across varying projects.Graphic Designer . Applicator . Cnc Operator . Cnc programmer. Laser Operator . Laser Programmer . Rigger .
Knockout Branding · 2018 — 2020Provided graphic design, application, CNC operation and programming, laser operation and programming, and rigging services.Manager , print operator , graphic designer
Exclusive Printing And Branding · 2016 — 2018Managed daily organization of jobs and job cards; operated print equipment and fulfilled graphic design responsibilities.Technical and Production Manager
ADRAP ADVERTISING TECHNOLOGIES · 2010 — 2014Planned and designed projects in both 3D and 2D; operated large format printers, a hot wire CNC machine, a CNC router, and a vacuum forming machine; managed six technical staff and ten casual workers.Floor and receiving Manager
Spar Atrium and Spar Burt drive · 2007 — 2010Oversaw receiving and ordering of stock for two retail stalls, managed 38 staff members, and performed floor management duties.Computer/satellite/printer technician
M S Computers · 2004 — 2007Installed and assembled computers, laptops, and satellites, while conducting repairs on computers, printers for banks, and satellite systems.Graphic designer
SigntificHandled client projects from initial contact through completion, responsible for printing with Roland and Mamaki equipment.Cnc operator and 2x laser machine operator
Plastic ConceptsOperated CNC and two laser machines; performed technical and graphic design as well as fabrication tasks.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- High SchoolLawson Brown High School
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