CV Profile No.59419

Experience in the following industries :

• Furnishing, decoration
• Services other

Professional experience

• Founder and Creative Director - Freelance
• MNDSA (PTY) LTD
• Since 01.2014
• Specialist Environmental design consultancy specialising in structural branding solutions comprising: exhibition design, activation stand design extending to corporate interior design, retail design and industrial design targeted at retail and corporate clients. The consultancy assists above the line specialist design agencies create tangible output for their Below the Line (BTL) campaigns to their end clients; and creates brand specific bespoke interior environments for client in the retail and corporate sector. Residential design by special consultation only. At MNDSA, Mokgalo is more hands on in the fabrication/shop-fitting and prototyping aspects ensuring that all creative is aligned with quality oriented fabrication for a seamless, efficient and impactful output to clients.

• Co-Founder and Design Director
• Design Essence
• 01.2003 - 12.2013
• Roles/ Duties: DE was the first venture into entrepreneurship for Mokgalo where he the company serviced clients such as SizweNtsaluba VSP, Honda Motors SA, Department of Water Affairs, and Unilever amongst other blue chip clients. Primary role was Creative Direction on all projects: Turning client briefs into creative concepts for presentations and then developing the approved design direction/ concept into a suitable solution for client. Any outsourced subcontractors/ suppliers and freelance designers would be managed in relation to the delivery schedule approved by client. Project Budget Management and consistent client liaison on all stages of the project ensuring that the client’s brief is adhered to and that client expectations are met. Types of projects worked on: Interior design; Exhibition design, Product Launch design & Branding projects from concept to completion. Reason for Leaving: Partnership dissolved; Formed new entity to specialise in structural design.

• Exhibition Designer/ Interior Designer
• Tungsten Design
• 08.2002 - 11.2002
• Roles/ Duties: Designed, conceptualized and project-managed exhibition design projects the company was involved in.// Project managed setup and breakdown including client exhibitor requirements.// Artwork design and makeup and print house delivery schedules.// Co-managed 27 stands at the JOWSCO World Summit; 5 stands at the Auto Africa Show (now JIMS). Account management. // Part of the BMW Showroom POD design development team. Reason for Leaving: Mokgalo was on contract basis and seized an entrepreneurial opportunity presented to him by his employer.

• Interior Designer/ Space-planner and Facilities Manager
• Dey and Associates
• 01.2001 - 08.2002
• Roles/ Duties: Assistant to Head Space-planner and managed design systems and CAD drawing presentation templates.// Coordination of project sample boards.// Draughting of Space-planning layouts. // Presentation drawings Junior Facilities Manager: Dell Offices, Bryanston. Previous positions: Junior Interior Designer // CAD Technician Reason for Leaving: Career Growth. Mokgalo was head-hunted to work at Tungsten Design.

• Junior Interior Designer
• Peo Interiors
• 02.2000 - 05.2000
• Roles / Duties: Draughting of interior layouts and furniture layouts. // Management of samples inventory for mood boards. Reason for Leaving: Company relocated to Botswana.

• Exhibition Designer - Intern
• Government Communications and Information Systems, CBD, Pretoria
• 03.1999 - 06.1999
• Roles / Duties: Design exhibition space for GCIS Annual SMME Open Day // Manage exhibitor placement, stand setup and breakdown Salary package: Stipend based remuneration Reason for Leaving: In-service training; Contract