Graphic artist and digital designer
2 Barnwood Close, Plymouth, UK, PL9 9HR Call me Send me an mail View my portfolioPolite and professional manner developed in customer service roles. I respond to instruction and act on initiative. I also took on roles as part of student mentoring teams at college and university. Professional entertainment as a magician has grown a passion for presentation and relationship awareness.
Advanced designer using Adobe Creative Cloud, web design and development technology (HTML, CSS, Wordpress, Javascript and JQuery). Touch typist with advanced knowledge of MS Word and Microsoft Office stack.
Good conversational Spanish speaker with a qualification in English Language Teaching. I learnt Spanish whilst travelling in Central and South America.
Punctual and organised I like to be on time. I have the ability to organise complex brand design problems and organise collaborative workflows to get work done well and in time.
Project management, Google analytics, email marketing, marketing basics, communications skills at work, time management and Franklin Covey time management—2012-2014—Unlocking Potential Training
Trinity Cert TESOL, PTLLS—2010-2011—Penwith College Truro
BA(Hons) Illustration, 2:1 Degree—2007-2010—University College Falmouth
PADI Rescue Diver—2006-2007—Maldives, Mexico, Honduras
ND Art and Design—Distinction—2004-2006—Plymouth College of Art and Design
9 GCSE’s with English, Maths and Science—1997-2002—Devonport High School
Outstanding Business Development—2013—Unlocking Potential—'Growing Great Brands' Project.
The Association of Illustrators Annual—2009–Student Category
Magic, snowboarding, surfing, cycling, dancing, cooking, reading, street theatre, carpentry and performance poetry.
| From | To | Organisation | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct-2019 | Present | Pontoon Solutions | Creative Manager, Graphic Design and front end development. Creating inspiring campaigns for recruitment in digital and print. The Adecco Group company role. |
| Aug-2017 | Oct-2019 | Grey Matter | In-house graphic design and front end developer. Creating compelling campaigns for the software market for brands such as Microsoft, Bing, Embarcadero and Intel®. |
| Dec-2015 | Jul-2017 | Mindsports International | UX and UI design for online chess, scrabble and go games. Graphic design for International gaming events for Brands such as Mattel, Hasbro, Scrabble™ and Wizards of the Coast. |
| Jul-2013 | Jun-2015 | Marbel | In house graphic design and marketing for leading toy distributor. Managing visual identities for 12 large children’s brands. I rebranded the company, for which I won the company an award for outstanding business development. |
| Sep-2011 | Present | Self-employed designer/illustrator | I have been undertaking web and print design for a variety of businesses. |
| May-2011 | Aug-2011 | Creative Construction | I worked as a manual labourer serving as a tradespersons mate working in a team of builders on several sites. I also did some branding work for them. |
| Jan-2011 | Apr-2011 | Alpine Elements | I worked with a large team in the Alpes. I was awarded employee of the week for my kitchen porter work and worked throughout the hotel and chalets as a driver and chalet host. |
| Sep-2010 | Dec-2010 | Truro College | Full time study at Truro College for TESOL course. While at college I took on part-time work as a customer sales and store assistant at Rip Curl Pro Store in Truro, Cornwall. I also undertook continuing part-time work at Lobbs Farm Shop. |
| Aug-2010 | Aug-2010 | Lobbs Farm Shop | Returned to work part-time at Lobbs Farm Shop. |
| Oct-2007 | Jul-2010 | University College Falmouth | Full time study for a degree in Illustration. Took a paid student mentoring role in my second year. Included the following part-time work: Jul-08 to Sep-08. Wheelhouse Restaurant, Mevagissey, Cornwall. Customer service role for lunch and evening menus. Learnt basic bar service skills. Whilst at University I regularly worked at weekends and during college vacations at Lobbs Farm Shop, Mevagissey, Cornwall. |
| Sep-2007 | Sep-2007 | Lobbs Farm Shop | Returned to work at Lobbs Farm Shop. |
| Jul-2007 | Aug-2007 | Pentewan Water Sports | I worked in a sales role advising and informing clients about water sports purchases. I also helped with serving at the till. |
| Jan-2007 | Jun-2007 | Part gap year | During the summer of 2007 I planned my trip to South America and taught myself Spanish ahead of my journey. I attended a 2 week Spanish course in Mexico at the start of my trip. I travelled through Central and South America. I flew into Mexico and backpacked through several countries to Argentina. |
| Jul-2006 | Dec-2006 | Lobbs Farm Shop | Started work at Lobbs Farm shop, Mevagissey, Cornwall. I undertook butchery and shop work. I learnt small meat cuts and meat preparation skills at the same time as improving my knowledge of farm foods and assisting at the tills. |
| Jul-2006 | Dec-2006 | School House Restaurant | This was my first kitchen porter job where I learnt to work fast and stay organised in the kitchen. |
| Jul-2006 | Jul-2006 | Woodhayes Stud Farm | I worked as a manual labourer at a racing stud farm. |
| Sep-2004 | Jul-2006 | Plymouth College of Art and Design | National Diploma in Art and Design. From Nov-05 to Jun-06 I worked as part of the college staff team in library organisation and learning resource assistant. Gave me the opportunity to help my peers with research and course work. During my time at PCAD I also worked part-time to fund my studies. Aug-05 to Jun-06. Morrisons. Developed fresh food and hygiene skills. |
The Magic Show Book (DK Books), Renewable Power, Immersa Ltd, Cirencester Bathrooms, Inky Tees, Plymouth Magic Circle, Falmouth Aquarium, BSW Engineers, REG Windpower, Marias Animal Shelter, Curious Creatures, Halloween Hammers, Zippys Restaurant Tenerife, Inside Trading Cosmetic Wholesaler, Food Infusion We Roast Any Pig, Jam Candy Marketing, Eat Out Devon, Pilates Plus Cornwall, Pentewan Watersports, Creative Construction
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