Ernest Jere Carriculum Vitae

About

Ernest Makhumbo Jere

Disciplined, and problem-solving oriented Frontend Developer and Designer, leveraging over 10 years in graphic design and prepress desktop publishing, I deliver innovative, scalable solutions that drive business growth. My unique blend of design and frontend development enables me to design robust, user-centric applications that exceed client expectations and accelerate product delivery.

Skills

Hard Skills

Responsive Web Design

HTML | CSS

JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures

JavaScript fundamentals | Object Oriented Programming | Functional Programming | local storage | Data Fetch API

Front End Development Libraries

Bootstrap | Sass | React | Redux

UX/UI Design

Adobe XD | Figma

Graphic Design

Adobe InDesing | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Illustrator

Prepress workflow Systems

Adobe Acrobat Professional | Enfocus Pitstop | Screen Trueflow RIP| Harlequin RIP | Printop RIP

Soft Skills

Problem Solving And Troubleshooting

Logical Thinking | Problem Definition | Problem Analysis | Brainstorming

Communication And Teamwork

Emotional Intelligence | Generosity | Collaboration | Writing | Public Speaking

Discipline And Time Management

Goal Setting | Planning | Organizing | Prioritization

Work Experience

Operational Manager / Independent Investment - confidentenamibia.com

Feb 2018 - March 2022

Oversaw prepress workflow system and carried out desktop publishing and design tasks. Increased company revenue by setting up quality control procedures, standard work procedures and lean management to cut down on waste and operation cost.

Prepress Origination Supervisor / Dikgang Publishing - mmegi.bw

July 2001 - April 2018

Oversaw prepress workflow system and carried out desktop publishing and design tasks. Cut production time by upgrading prepress system from old film setting to modern plate setting with the setting up of modern desktop software, RIP software, imposition software and CTP equipment.

Packaging Technician / Blantyre Print and Packaging - brabys.com

Jan 1999 - Oct 2000

Trained in a wide range of areas of graphic design and layout, litho printing and packaging die design and making.

Education

The Open University UK

27^th October 2008 - 30^th September 2012

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing and Its Practices

Interaction Design
Software Engineering With Objects
Developing Concurrent And Destributed Systems With Java

The Malawi Polytechnic

14^th January 1994 - 5^th October1998

Printing Technicians Certificate

Desktop Publishing
Graphic Layout and Design
Lithography
Book Binding
Graphic Reproduction

Courses, Training and Certifications

Brainnest

9^th April 2023 - 6^th May 2023

Frontend Development industrial Training

JavaScript
HTML
CSS

NIIT

27^th October 2009 - 1^st February 2012

Professional Deploma (Software Engineering - Microsoft Technologies)

MS Office Applications
Relational Databases
Web Development
Software Development
IT Project Management

Association Of Computer Professionals

July 1993 - April 1994

Deploma In Computer System Design

Systems Analysis And Design
Software Methodology
Computer Systems For Small Businesses

Testimonial

Prepress Desktop Publishing

Owen Ndhlovu

Plant Manager

Dikgang Publishing Co, Botswana

"Mr Ernest Jere worked for Dikgang Publishing Company t/a Mmegi Printing from July 2001 to March 2017 as an Origination Technician and eventually an Origination Supervisor He was a very key member of our Origination/Prepress team, leading the Origination Department with passion in the operation of our Computer To Plate (CTP) machinery. Mr Jere is a hands-on team leader with a wealth of experience in all aspects of printing. He has a great eye for detail and tremendous interpersonal skills. I would not hesitate to recommend him to any prospective employer."

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"I’ve worked with Ernest on multiple projects, including the complete overhaul and redesign of our Newspaper template and website. He is highly skilled and very creative. He is simply the best. Thanks, Ernest."

Tabby Moyo

Managing Director

Globe Communications Namibia

Software Systems And Hardware Equipment

"Ernest is a highly skilled and meticulous professional adept at preparing and formatting graphics and text for web and print ensuring the highest quality output. Ernest has a thorough understanding of web and prepress technologies and workflow optimization. He is known for taking care of software systems and hardware equipment, and his attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to meeting tight deadlines."

John Fisher

Technician

VANDASET, South Africa