Who Am I?

Hi, I'm Lerato Makhasane. I am a product designer, UI and a front-end developer. I am ambitious, love aquiring new skills and finding new ways to enhance the skills I already have. I love designing websites and keeping it as simple as possible. My goal is to focus on minimalism and conveying the message that you want to send. I know how to develop websites that run on multiple devices using the latest technologies available. I can build beautiful websites for both business and personal use.

Experience

2018
Front End Developer January 2018 - To date

Determining the structure and design of web pages.

Ensuring user experience determines design choices.

Use a variety of programming languages in order to create user-friendly web pages

Optimizing web pages for maximum speed and scalability.

Maintaining brand consistency throughout design.

Maintain and improve company website

Build high-quality mockups and design different prototypes

Provide high-quality graphics and visual elements

Optimize our web applications for maximum speed

Design mobile-based features

Always stay consistent with our brand guidelines

Get feedback from users and customers

Make suggestions for better solutions to problems

Attend training and educations

- Global Software Innovations
2016
Electoral Commission Officer June 2016 – July 2016

Assisting with the voting process and the counting process for smooth elections.

Queue Walker

Checks the proof of application in the voter’s ID book, TIC or smart card.

Scans the barcode of the voters ID or enters the number manually on the eZiskan.

Issues the person with the slip which directs him/her to the voters roll table; and

Makes regular checks along the queue and gives priority to elderly people, pregnant woman and disabled voters.

Door Controller

Check the voters ID book, TIC or smart card.

Check voters fingers on both hands to see whether there are any ink marks on them as an indication of having voted already in that election; and

Directs the voter to the voters roll officer.

Voting Roll Officer

Checks the slip and finds the name on the voters roll.

Draws a line through the voters name; and

Directs the voter to the inker.

- Independent Electoral Commission
2015
Web Developer April 2015 – June 2016

Responsible for designing, coding and modifying websites, mobile and web applications from layout to function and according to a client’s specifications using various CMS and plugins.

Strive to create visually appealing sites that feature user-friendly design and clear navigation.

To manage online server using cpanel & Linux based servers.

Basic software installations and computer repairs.

Designing websites using Drupal and WordPress CMS’s.

Streaming live audio and video online using YouTube and Shoutcast.

Deep research in building web and mobile applications for marketing and transactions of clients business.

Maintaining client websites and applications.

Meeting clients to identify their needs and liaising regularly with them.

Drawing up detailed website specifications.

Designing simple page layouts including text size and colours

Designing graphics, animations and manipulating digital photographs using adobe suite.

Registering web domain names and organizing the hosting of the website.

Presenting initial design ideas to client, Coding using a variety of software.

Working with different content management systems, Search engine optimization

Working with other web specialists including web developers and graphic designers.

Liaising with outside agencies, Testing the website to ensure its working.

Handing the completed website over to the client, Post‐sales technical support.

Training client’s staff, Researching current design trends, Provide software support.

Administering Windows and configuring Windows 2008.

Updating anti‐viruses.

- Visual Home
2014
Administration Officer September 2014 – March 2015

Handling administrative tasks like answering telephone calls, scheduling meetings and filing documents.

Maintaining proper records, communication and reporting.

Invoicing and providing customer service.

Handle incoming and outgoing calls.

Filing and faxing correspondence.

Assisting clients.

Arranging meetings.

Composing letters.

Taking minutes.

Run errands.

- The Rock FM 90.9

Projects

Global Software Innovations Website Pic

Global Software Innovations

Content creation, website design, layout and development. Website made with:

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript



Working For Climate

Website design, layout and development. Website made with:

  • HTML
  • CSS

Working For Climate Website Pic


HTML Documentation Page Pic

HTML Documentation

Content creation, web page design, layout and development. Web page made with:

  • HTML
  • CSS



Tribute Page

Content creation, web page design, layout and development. Web page made with:

  • HTML
  • CSS

Tribute Page Pic