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I am a methodical, analytical & hands on designer with a track record of being able to work well as part of a large or small team. I have a strong technical design ability with attention to detail. I'm passionate about exploring innovative ideas and practicing intelligent design and critical thinking by drawing inspiration from simplicity with a "form follows function" approach to design. With more than 15 years professional experience - 4 years Point of Sale, 5 years Safety Apparel, 6 years Product Design, I am ready to branch out as a freelancer. My skills will cover anything the project may require, including but not limited to; Project management, Research, Sketching, Prototyping, 3D modeling, Engineering and Designing for Manufacture.

CLAUDIA GIBSON SKILLS SUMMARY * Executive Assistant to company President (virtual / remote / independent contractor) * Research for Junior Tennis Development Project, Canada and lists of SA agricultural pesticides, Singapore. * Bookkeeping, Debtors, Creditors (Quickbooks and Xero online certified, Pastel Sage) Remote * Project Management * Project Coordinator (Electrical construction-LV / MV / HV overhead power lines, high mast lighting) * Agricultural Management and Consulting * Procurement Management * Tender Documentation Compilation and Pricing (Electrical construction and other) * Art, Drawing and Graphic Design * Photography and Editing * Typing, Proofreading and Transcription * Teach English as Foreign Language (TEFL) PERSONAL SKILLS - English, isiXhosa, Afrikaans Languages - Attention to detail and fast learner - Proactive and Work Independently - Punctual and Reliable - Perfectionist and Professional - Systems Orientated - Versatile, Creative and Artistic EDUCATION - Agricultural Management National Diploma (UNISA) - Project Management Certificate (UNISA) - N4-N6 Management Assistant Certificate (Technical College) - Teach English as Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate (i-to-i TEFL) - QuickBooks online (Pro Advisor Certified) - Xero Online (Advisor Certified) SKILLS / NATURAL TALENT - Art, Graphic Design and Photography Art - Original paintings, drawings, pencil sketches, portraits, acrylics, pastels, water color, PVA and ink. Graphic Design - Graphic Design including greeting and business cards, company logos and various other designs. - Software: AutoCAD, Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Blender, Inskape, Krita, Coral draw, Paint. Photography - All photography and editing. - Software: Photoshop, Arcsoft, EXPERIENCE Project Coordinator Management and construction of electrical contracting projects for low voltage, medium voltage and high voltage overhead powerlines, substations, high mast lighting and wind farms. Tender Coordinator / Consultant Tender documentation compilation and pricing and procurement management for electrical contracting projects for low voltage, medium voltage and high voltage overhead powerlines, substations, high mast lighting, wind farms and solar installations. Sales and Marketing Sales and marketing for hunting, fishing and firearm training and retail outfitter including customer services, advertising, marketing, face book page design. Background Experience I grew up on a pineapple and beef cattle farm family business learning the complete pineapple production processes and beef cattle farming systems and management. Farm size (3000 hectares), annual tonnage of pineapples (16 000), 300 head of cattle. HOBBIES / INTERESTS Tennis, Squash, horse riding, on/off road motorcycle riding, fishing, artworks, photography, outdoors, owner of Ratatoui Rat and Mouse Rescue SA Sport: Tennis: - Played first team at Primary and High School level - Captained and played in the first team league, played in 2nd team league and played numerous tournaments for local Tennis Clubs. - Award for ladies singles and doubles titles at local Tennis Club annual championships and award for Special Services for local Tennis Club. Squash: - Played first team at Primary and High School level and played social squash for various local clubs Aerobics: - Achieved top 7 position in aerobics marathon competition at high school level. Outdoor Activities: - Hunting, Shooting, Fishing, Horse riding, cycling, off road motorcycle riding, cricket, softball, photography, gardening and landscaping. Animal Rescue - Owner of Ratatoui Rat and Mouse Rescue SA - Rescue, rehabilitation and housing of Fancy Rats and kept as pets - Working with various wildlife eg Chameleons and Butcherbirds. Art and Design - Painting and drawing - Graphic design, flower arranging, interior and exterior design and décor Skills portfolios and agricultural profile available on request. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile and sharing my journey. Trusting I will be able to assist you with any professional services you may require. Kind Regards Claudia Gibson Freelancer / Independent Contractor

Top-rated Plus freelancer with 100% Job Success, helping founders, experts, and organizations clarify how their ideas, expertise, and offerings are positioned, communicated, and understood in the market. My Value I don’t just create content, I bring strategic clarity to complex thinking. My work sits at the intersection of: • Brand and positioning strategy • Strategic communication • Knowledge architecture Many businesses don’t have a capability problem; they have a positioning and communication problem. They are: • difficult to explain • undervalued by their audience • competing on the wrong dimensions • not translating their expertise into perceived value That’s where I come in. I specialize in identifying gaps between: • what a business is • how it communicates • how it is perceived and closing that gap through clear positioning, structured messaging, and high-impact communication. What I Help Clients Do Clients work with me when they need to: • Define or refine positioning and value propositions • Turn scattered ideas into a clear strategic direction • Develop messaging and narrative systems that actually land • Build thought leadership, books, and intellectual property • Translate complex offerings into clear, credible, and usable communication How I Work With 15+ years across publishing, education, marketing & sales, business development, and executive communication, I operate at both: • Strategy level — clarifying what needs to be said, how it should be positioned, and why • Execution level — translating that thinking into structured, high-quality outputs My approach combines: • Strategic thinking (what and why) • Structure (how it’s organized) • Narrative (how it lands) This ensures the final output is not just well-written, but aligned, differentiated, and actionable. What Sets Me Apart Clients value my ability to: • Bring clarity to ambiguous or complex ideas • Identify positioning and communication gaps quickly • Structure thinking in a way that supports decision-making • Bridge strategy and execution seamlessly • Deliver work that supports real-world application, not just readability Selected Work Includes • Brand positioning and strategic communication projects • Executive thought leadership and long-form content • Business and leadership books and frameworks • Knowledge systems and educational program development • Strategic communication consulting (including work with Emerj AI) • Multi-format publishing (Word, InDesign, long-form systems) If you’re looking for someone who can both define the thinking and execute it at a high level, I’d be glad to collaborate.

I am an analytically strong researcher driven by curiosity about how people and data connect to create actionable insights that bring meaningful outcomes for businesses and their customers. Leveraging my Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, I have combined consumer behaviour, data analysis, and business strategy across multiple industries, including banking and FMCG. My passion for numbers led me to complete a Data Science course at the University of Cape Town, where I honed my Python programming and SQL programming skills. I specialise in both qualitative research and quantitative research, with a strong foundation in statistics and market research and market analysis. Whether you need raw datasets transformed through thorough data cleaning, accurate data entry, or powerful data visualisation and reporting. I deliver work that is precise, insightful, and business-ready. Here is what I can do for you: 1. Conduct extensive market research using both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies 2. Perform thorough data cleaning and accurate data entry on raw and messy datasets 3. Analyse data using Microsoft Excel, SQL programming, and Python programming 4. Deliver compelling data visualisation and write insightful reports backed by statistics 5. Build predictive models and support strategic data analysis and market analysis I am self-motivated, curious, and always looking for opportunities to learn and make an impact through data.

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