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David Ian Cranko
Born 11.08.1965, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe and South African Citizen.
Currently Residing in Swaziland

Tel + 268 613 5525

e-mail veni@mweb.co.sz
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY/EXPERIENCE
2004 - current CRANKO’S FINE ART STUDIO  SIDWASHINI, SWAZILAND
  • Started a Sculpture studio in Mbabane, Sidwashini
Projects to date
  • The Royal Villas, 5 star Hotel – carved pillars, signs, fencing and gates.
  • SII , interior décor of factory and Board room
  • Prestena Kruger Lodge, S.A carved directional wooden signs
  • Manzini Trade Fair, 2m lion and 3m elephant for the main entrance cast out of concrete
UNDP      NEW YORK
2002 – 2003 Arts and Media Consultant
  • Leadership and Capacity Development
  • Development Planning, Implementation and HIV/AIDS Responses
  • Developed Regional Arts Resource Person/identify artists from SADC countries
  • Created a Template for the Regional Arts and the Media Workshop
  • Prepared Designs for the Advocacy Package as per Arts and Media Strategy
  • Developed 11 Paintings for the Advocacy Package
  • Created artwork for the leadership for results package
  • Attended workshops in Nepal, Ethiopia, and New York
SWAZI CANDLES      MALKERNS, SWAZILAND
1994 – 2002 Research/Design
  • Design and manufacturing of new patterns for veneer.
  • Develop and research new ideas, machinery and candle making techniques
  • Consult with suppliers on new fashion colors, trends and designs.
  • Schedule production of new design with directors
PAGE ENTERPRISES     SIMUNYE, SWAZILAND
1990 – 1993 Family business
  • Consult with wholesalers
  • Buying merchandise
EDGARS STORES LTD.     HARARE, ZIMBABWE
1988 - 1989 Chain Visual Communications Manager
  • Implementing display themes, producing signage for windows, and stationary.
  • Involved in the revamping of 15 old stores into new modern shopping environments.
  • Training - giving guidance to all stores on display and merchandising techniques
1987 - 1988 Store Merchandiser
  • Monitor stock levels
  • Implementing merchandising techniques.
  • Organizing fashion shows.
  • Buying merchandise.
1986 –1987 Resident Visual Communications Manager
COMPANY COURSES
  • Interaction Management
  • Time Management
  • Supervisory Skills
  • Customer Care / Services
  • Appraisals
EDUCATION 1982 – 1985      NATAL TECHNIKON
Durban, Natal
South Africa
Graduated National Diploma Fine Art
Subjects
  • Perceptual Studies
  • Form and Color Studies
  • Space and Volume Studies
  • Graphic Interpretation
  • Techniques and Methods
  • History of Art
  • Art of Drawing
  • Sculpture
  • Painting
  • Ceramics
1978 – 1982 PINETOWN BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
Pinetown, Natal
South Africa
Graduated Matric Certificate
INTERESTS Designing of shops and houses.
Shops designed
  • Edgars Stores
  • Page Enterprises
  • Baobab Batik
Houses designed and built
  • Umgololo Gallery
  • Steve Nemises House
CURRENT BUSINESS
Umgololo Gallery/ workshop
  • Joint partnership in Art and Craft gallery
  • Buying and selling craft from all over Africa
  • Teaching and supporting local artists
Creating fine art and commercial work
 commercial art:     carved pillars     engraved signs     interior decor     sand blasting    gates and fencing    
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