Work placement - London, UK
A professional Designer & Video Editor, looking for a position in a studio of post production or design. I am quick to grasp new ideas and concepts, and to develop creative and innovative solutions to problems. I am able to work well on my own initiative and can demonstrate the high levels of motivation required to meet the tightest of deadlines. Even under significant pressure, I possess a strong ability to perform effectively.
| Rating: | Unrated (New) |
| Hourly Rate: | £12.28 |
| Available From: | Now | Seller ID: | 249199 |
CV
Employment History
(Mar 2007 to Jun 2007)
Work placement
Venezia, (Italy)“Remedia”, Venezia, (Italy). Work placement. (Leonardo Da Vinci program)
 Developed Web design for different clients in the Veneto. ( Stefanel, Bata, Al Palzzino, …)
 Created flash animation, video encoding for web and presentations.
(May 2007 to May 2007)
Driver/Runner
London“The Calling” feature film, working as driver/runner on set.
(Apr 2007 to Apr 2007)
Floor Runner
London“Road to Damascus” film, working as a Floor Runner on set.
(Jul 2006 to Dec 2006)
Work Experience
Birmingham Editor & Camera of the programmes: “Chef ‘s Special”, “Arts Fest 2006” and “Yoga with Toni and Jane”.
 Recorded offline and online.
 Post Production.
(Jul 2004 to Jul 2005)
Graphic Designer & Communication Manager
• Day to day management of own time.
• Working to tight deadlines on the design and production of corporative and promotional literature.
• Designing flyers, posters and other promotional means for the company.
• Managing internal and external communication.
• Managing Dj´s, bar staff, mini buses & promoters.
• Managing efficient and effective bar areas, maximising the resource potential within agreed targets.
• Working in a team, providing the highest level of service provision to customers.
• Develop and organise team objectives and plans, build, manage and maintain internal strategic PR and communication interfaces.
• Planning promotions, sales, advertising and other initiatives.
(May 2005 to May 2005)
Events Manager
City Bar Students Video Festival , Wolverhampton Event Manager.
 Film Festival featuring the 11 best digital shorts produced by Media students of the University of Wolverhampton
(Aug 2004 to Sep 2004)
Director, Editor, Camera, Illumination and Sound Technician
Youth Council Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton Director, Editor, Camera, Illumination and Sound Technician.
• Youth Council Promotional 2004/05.
• Interviews (R. Lawrence: leader of the Wolverhampton Council).
• Filming events: skating, meetings, horse riding.
(Aug 2003 to Apr 2004)
Sales Supervisor & Marketing
• Managing and motivating up to five team members.
• Achieving monthly targets.
• Responsible for marketing/sales strategies.
• Effective communication with customers and employers.
Professional Qualifications
Training Courses
October/05--------D & AD Integrated Advertising Workshop. LONDON
Developing a new logo for EBAY 2006
24-26th July 06---National Council for Graduate Entrepreneurship. University of Reading
Business environment, networking with national and regional contacts, functional business knowledge, market research & business plan
10-14th July 06---Award in Graphic Design, L.C.C. (Visual Thinking). LONDON
Skills in portfolio organisation and project organisation
April-June 06-----Interactive Media. University of Central England. Level PD
Growing your creative business
Jan-March/06-----Introduction to 3D Studio Max 8. Light house, WOLVERHAMPTON
Developing an animation scene in 3D of 30 seconds
Nov/05------------Grow Your Own Business. T.I.C. BIRMINGHAM
Business orientation course
October/05--------D &AD Integrated Advertising Workshop. LONDON
Developing a Christmas campaign for NIKE FREE 2005
17 & 18/10/05----Channel 4 Web Design Workshop. WOLVERHAMPTON
www.riojanexperienceinuk.originationinsite.com
Creating a network of websites reflecting the rich mix of cultures that make up Britain today.
Sep 04/05--------Media & Audiovisual Course. WOLVERHAMPTON
Involving Photoshop advanced level.
Dream weaver optimization of web pages.
07/04-11/04-----Foundation in Video Production. WOLVERHAMPTON
Youth Council Wolverhampton, Promotional 2004/05.
Director, Editor, Camera, Photographer and Designer
Education
( 2002 to 2004)
University of Wolverhampton
BA (Hons) in Media Studies
• Modules include Internal Communication International Public Relations
Broadcasting in Europe Political Communication
Fashion Ethnography & Lived Culture
Final year project on Communication and Public Relations – Case study of Amena (Spanish telecommunications company)
Developing presentation, IT and teamwork skills.
( 1997 to 2001)
University ESNE
Diploma in Communication
 Modules Include Photography Internal Communication
IT Computer Advertising
Public Relations Sociology
Design International Marketing
Having gained my Diploma in Communication & Publicity, I embarked on a BA (Hons) Degree in Arts & Media studies to formalise both my design and communication skills and my creative experience. Via mock client briefs, addressing realistic commercial projects, I studied graphic design, editing and illustration as well as multimedia applications. The final examinations of the Diploma and the BA (Hons) degree both consisted of a dissertation on an individually selected topic.
I obtained Second Class Honours Degree in Media Studies.
Key Technical Skills in Graphics
Adobe Creative Suite CS (Advanced) Final Cut Studio 5.1 (advanced)
Adobe Acrobat pro (intermediate) Microsoft Office X (advanced)
3D STUDIO MAX (basic) Safari, Mozila, Explorer, Opera (proficiency)
DVD STUDIO PRO (intermediate) Adobe After Effects 6.5 (intermediate)
I Life 06 (advanced) Flash 8 & Dreamweaver 8 (basic)
Categories & Skills
Media & Creative
Categories
Skills
- 3D Studio MAX
- Acrobat (Adobe)
- Adobe
- After Effects (Adobe)
- Arts & Culture (Specialism)
- Brochures
- Catalogues
- Commercial/Advertising
- English (Languages)
- Film & Broadcasting (Specialism)
- Flash
- Food & Food Manufacturing (Specialism)
- FreeHand
- GIF
- Graphic Design
- Home Interest (Specialism)
- Illustrator (Adobe)
- ImageReady
- IT & Internet (Specialism)
- Italian (Languages)
- Macromedia Flash MX
- Magazine Editing (Editing)
- Microsoft
- Music (Specialism)
- Newspaper Editing (Editing)
- Office Suite (Microsoft)
- Packaging
- Painter (Microsoft)
- Photoshop (Adobe)
- PowerPoint (Microsoft)
- Premiere (Adobe)
- Promotional Material
- QuarkXPress
- QuickTime
- SoundEdit
- Spanish (Languages)
- Specialism
- Sub-editing (Journalism)
- Sub-editing (Editing)
- Television (Specialism)
- Travel (Specialism)
- Video Art
- Website Editing (Editing)

