Seller 268116 - Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK
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| Hourly Rate: | £12.33 | |
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| Overview: | I am a strong and effective Illustrator and Designer. My style is bold and fun and ideal for young children or just those wanting to add some humour to their projects. | |
CV
| I am a creative individual who is a proven team player. I adapt easily to challenging and demanding environments, and work flexibly to incorporate the needs of my colleagues. Once given any task, I am dedicated to its completion. Working in both a large and small office/studio environment has enabled me to feel confident communicating and succeeding in a variety of different roles. I manage my time effectively and work resourcefully by remaining flexible, prioritising tasks and keeping accurate records. I am an imaginative and enthusiastic Illustrator who loves to be involved in the creative arena. My artistic skills were refined at university and have since been coupled with valuable computer skills. I am a strong team player who is not afraid to use my own initiative. My studies during and post university have equipped me with knowledge of numerous art based computer programmes, an overview of the printing process, and varied multimedia skills. I have worked with a wide range of people on both a social and professional level so I have excellent communication skills. I have an eye for placement and detail. I like to think of myself as both creative and innovative. I am looking for a career in which I can progress in and build upon my existing skills. |
Employment History
(Mar 2007 & ongoing)
Employment Link Advisor
LeedsAchievements:
• Taking charge of a caseload of customers and aiding them in their search for work on referral from the Job centre.
• All administration of caseload files
• Setting up work trials and placements.
• Liaising with customers and business.
• Conducting assessment interviews.
(Jul 2002 & ongoing)
Part Time Freelance Illustrator
• Illustrator and Designer for Colour History Limited, a producer of educational children’s books and activity packs. Clients included Alton Towers Resort Hotels, Leeds City Museum and Westaine Postcards. Produced character designs and created complete books from brief to print ready documents.
• Prop/Graphic Design for the London Westend production of “Swimming With Sharks” starring Christian Slater and Helen Baxendale at the Vaudeville Theatre.
• Market material for Leeds College of Technology for their Summer 2007 intake.
• Illustrations for the Employee Handbook of VP plc.
• T-shirt designs for Touche Tees
• Character design for Interprint Ltd. to be used in promotional material for their clients, including Leeds City Council.
• Editorial illustration for Leeds Guide Magazine - illustrating their Last Word feature, plus other features when required.
• Editorial illustration for North Guide Magazine - illustration for their football coverage.
• Promotional illustrations for amateur theatrical production of “Oliver” (Whitkirk Arts Guild) to be used on promotional material.
• Design work for promotional material for Mark Down The Jewellers - design of gift vouchers.
• Character Designs for Teacher’s Discovery, an American based firm producing CD ROMS as teaching aids.
• Logo Design for Internet search engine Search Ferret
(Jul 2005 to Dec 2006)
Studio Designer & Illustrator
SkiptonAchievements:
• Designing Greetings Cards from initial concept to finished product (including finishes), using information regarding current market trends.
• Character development, from sketching to finished computer generated images.
• Redesigning existing imagery into new concepts.
• Designing Point of Sale advertising and developing packaging ideas.
• Creating in house and client samples and sales boards.
(Aug 2002 to Jun 2005)
Permanent Recruitment Consultant
Catch 22 Recruitment, LeedsAchievements:
• Communicating with clients advertising employment, and matching ideal candidates to appropriate vacancies.
• Designing company advertising to promote vacancies, producing invoices and selling company services to both new and existing clients.
• Arranging and conducting interviews, both in person and over the telephone.
• Associated administration duties required to run a busy office.
Professional Qualifications
| ABC Award Level 3 Desk top Publishing Skills - InDesign Leeds College of Technology, Leeds, May 2007 College Diploma: Web Design Flash MX Leeds College of Technology, Leeds, February 2005 City & Guilds Certificate: Web Design using Dreamweaver Leeds College of Technology, Leeds, January 2005 Cartooning Home Study Course The Cartoon Academy, September 2004 BA (Hons) Illustration - Upper Second Class Honours (2:1) Lincolnshire & Humberside University, September 1998 –July 2001 BTEC First Diploma: Foundation Studies Art and Design Dewsbury College - June 1998 A Levels 9 GCSE's English Literature (B) A, B, B, B, B, B, B, B, C (inc. English, Maths & Science) Art (C) Theatre Studies (D) General Studies (E) Temple Moor High School 1990 - 1997 |
Categories & Skills
Media & Creative
Categories
Skills
- Adobe
- Billboards/Signs (Design)
- Cartoons
- Childrens Books (Illustration)
- Graphic Design
- Greetings Cards (Illustration)
- Illustrator (Adobe)
- InDesign (Adobe)
- InDesign
- Logos/Stationery (Design)
- Photoshop (Adobe)
- Print Advertisements (Design)
- Product Design (Design)
- QuarkXPress
- Set Design (Design)

