amanda tregaskis

franchisor, brand manager

About

Work experience includes time as a public relations practitioner for an international public relations consultancy, in-house for a division of a large South African-based construction company and a stint as a newspaper reporter. My passions include working in Adobe Photoshop and working behind the lens of a Canon camera. Using Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, I have designed items from logos and letterheads, to adverts and flyers, banners and signs. I have a Public Relations Diploma, Journalism Diploma (Cum Laude) and was the recipient of a scholarship (Arts scholarship for the diplomat with the highest final exam aggregate) for my Journalism Degree. These qualifications have given me knowledge and skills I still use today. Find me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/mandy.tregaskis email me: mandy@thefirm.co.za or mandy@toyboxstudio.com.au

Country

australia

City

western australia

Industry

health, wellness and fitness

Skill

consumer marketing, social media marketing, brand equity, brand management, consumer insight, photoshop, photography, business strategy, brand development, brand awareness, positioning, social media, adobe creative suite

Experience

franchisor, brand manager

the firm

2011-4 - Present · 15 yrs 6 mos

1178 Broadway, Suite 312New York, NY 10001

Education

journalism

1995-1 - 1997-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

National Diploma in Journalism (Cum Laude): Technikon Natal, Durban A three-year diploma in Journalism, with majors in Practice of Journalism (Print) and Broadcast Journalism. Achieved distinctions in all subjects except one. I was able to carry over some of the subjects from my National Public Relations Diploma. Awards: Awarded the Scholarship Award as top Diplomat at the National Diploma level for the Faculty of Art & Design. This allowed me to study for my Journalism Degree. Awarded five certificates of merit – for achieving the highest final exam result with distinction and first overall in: Practice of Journalism II, Broadcast Journalism I, Broadcast Journalism II, Political Science II, and Court and Crime Reporting.

public relations

1987-1 - 1989-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

National Diploma in Public Relations: Technikon Natal, Durban A three-year diploma in Public Relations with majors in Public Relations and Communication Science. Achieved distinctions in Photography for Public Relations and French I

computer graphics

Modules covered: Adobe In Design, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop (CS3) Introduction to Freehand MX, Theory of Colour, Printing Principles, Typography & Layout.

durban university of technology

journalism

2000-1 - 2002-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Bachelors Degree in Technology – Journalism: Technikon Natal, Durban The Bachelor of technology follows on from a three-year National Diploma in Journalism (4th year level degree which aims to develop editorial and editorial management skills). Studied on awarded Scholarship. My Dissertation was on modern feminism and the racial imbalances reflected in a local woman’s magazine for mothers and babies. Achievements: Distinctions in all fourth-year level subjects: Business Reporting IV, Dissertation, Editorial Management, English III, Practice of Journalism IV. Awards: Awarded three Certificates of Merit - for achieving the highest final result and a distinction in: Business Reporting IV, English III, and for my Dissertation.