Personal
Profile: An approachable, creative, competent young woman with diverse
practical skills and academic qualifications. Has the ability to work well in
team, is a good listener and apples self to a high standard. Is a sociable and
open-minded individual, capable of working with different people in varied
situations. Communicates easily and effectively and understands the value of
others. Appreciates opinions and advice from other sources and is eager to
learn more.
Skills/capablities:
- · Effective communication skills both face to face and on the telephone. Has fantastic grammar and speaks clearly with etiquette
- · Diverse and experienced computer skills and knowledge such as:
- · CS5: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Flash, Flash Catalyst, Microsoft suite
- · Is capable and experienced in using scanners, printers, photocopiers and computers.
- · Is very experienced using both PCs and Macs with a lot of confidence
- · Is skilled in the use of a large variety of Practical processes such as Screen Printing, Mono Printing, Flock and Foil, Embossing and is competent in a variety of technical tools and equipment.
- · Is very skilled using a Wacom Graphics Tablet
Qualifications:
2009
– Present: Bacholor Of Arts Degree in Illustration and Graphic Design at the Plymouth College
of Art
2006 – 2009: Triple Distinction National
Diploma in Graphic Design
2001 – 2006: Ten GCSE’s at Plymouth High
School For Girls in:
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Mathematics (C),
Science (BB), English Literature (A*), English Language (B), Art and Design
(A*), Religious Studies (A), Graphic Design (A), Music (B), German (D)
Experience:
2008- Present: Working as a freelance
Graphic Designer, Artist and Illustrator, that has enabled to gain the
experience and skills in dealing with members of the public, Business
Advertisement, meeting deadlines, organising a diary of work and finance
management. I also have Public Liability Insurance, which has enables me to
attend festivals and arts markets where I sell and promote my work. I have also
been involved with charities, and auctioning my art to raise them money.
September 2008: Managed, created and
directed a private exhibition at the Plymouth Guildhall, produced and displayed
my artwork independently. Graphically produced invitations and posters to
advertise the event, liaising with members of the public and other organisations.
A self-written Article to the Plymouth
Evening Herald Newspaper where my work was praised and one of my paintings was
displayed.
September 2008: Was personally invited to
Exhibit Private Artwork at a large Charity Event whereby a piece of my work was
donated and Auctioned to raise money. The event also involved communicating
with Successful Business people and members of the public.
Achievements:
·
Bachelor of Arts Degree
in Illustration & Print
·
A Triple Distinction
National Diploma in Graphic design. I worked with one hundred percent effort
and dedication where I earned fifteen distinctions and three merits for
eighteen different assignments giving me an immediate place on a degree course
at Plymouth College of Art.
·
Been approached by
various members of the public with interest in the purchase of personal artwork
and graphic design.
·
Sold numerous commissions
since the age of 15, where I worked with a diverse range of people for both
individuals and businesses.
·
Self Curator of a
private exhibition
·
Auctioned artwork at charity
Events, and raised them money, been invited as a special guest at a huge
charity event
·
Was invited to display
work at a local Talent Event
·
Won a Devon art
competition where given the opportunity to participate in a Devon Art Event
·
As a junior won
numerous Art Competitions at a local Festival where I received money. I also
won the opportunity to meet a well known artist, Brian Pollard, to be rewarded
with a signed and framed Limited Edition print of his work.
Interests:
Producing graphic designs, illustrations,
art and web-design in spare time, hand made books, greetings cards and gift
wrap, continues to develop skills in computer design software, travels to
different places such Brighton and London regularly to liaise with business
people regarding my art work, enjoys photography, enjoys taking part in
different events and arts markets, maintains an active and healthy lifestyle,
has a great social life and loves meeting new and diverse people from all walks
of life.
