About Me
I am a graphic designer/artworker with experience working for a fast-paced print company creating bespoke and personalised documents and a 2:1 degree in Media and Communications from Birmingham City University.
Challenge-driven and keen to learn, I specialise in designing for both print and digital, creating layouts, photo editing, client liaison, and organising and prioritising multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
I am seeking to progress my career in the graphic design industry, looking for a varied role in order to further develop my creative skills and technical knowledge.
Education
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BA (Hons) Media and Communications; 2:1
Birmingham City University
September 2015 - July 2018
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Modules in visual/graphic design (incl. magazine design), TV and radio production, events and exhibition management, PR and journalism, and digital media.
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A Levels
Woodbridge High School, Woodford Green
September 2013 - July 2015
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B in Media Studies
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C in History and Music
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B in AS English Language
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GCSEs
Woodbridge High School, Woodford Green
September 2008 - July 2013
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6 A’s including English, Media Studies, French
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4 B’s including Maths
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BTEC in ITC (pass)
Additional Courses
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Skillshare Level 1 Award in Principles of Business Start-Up (gained March 2021)
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HABC Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading Principals (gained January 2021)
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HABC Level 1 Certificate in Personal Development for Employability: Customer Service Pathway - developing and improving personal employability skills (gained November 2020)
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HABC Level 1 Award in Creating An Online Profile Using Social Media - social media as a professional
tool (gained November 2020)
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I am currently working towards completing certificates from Udemy in the following topics:
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Digital Marketing (including market research, WordPress, email and social media marketing, ads and analytics);
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Web Design (learning coding using HTML and CSS to create websites, with the aim of going to complete a JavaScript course);
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Adobe Illustrator CC 2020 (with the aim of completing the Adobe Certified Associate award in Graphic Design and Illustration using Illustrator).
Skills
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Adobe Creative Suite (notably InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Proand Audition), Microsoft Office, Mac and Windows OS, professional social media and digital marketing, HTML and CSS. Branding and artworking, creating high quality assets, working with clients to briefs.
Work Experience
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Artworker
Just Digital Limited, Huntingdon
October 2018 - March 2020
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Working with clients to create bespoke and personalised items for print.
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Adobe CC (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
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Managing and prioritising multiple projects, time management to meet tight deadlines, customer service and client liaison via email and phone.
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Head of Visual Branding
Scratch Radio, Birmingham
October 2015 - April 2018
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Creating branding for the station and shows, and ad hoc design responsibilities.
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Promoting the brand across social media, website, at events, and on-air.
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Producing and presenting shows as required, requiring a deep understanding of the running of the station and the technology used.
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PR and Events Assistant
Freelancer Mazzy Snape, Birmingham
March 2016 - April 2016
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Meeting clients for ideas-generation for events.
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Social media, website, and events management.
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Ad hoc design work as required for events and The Night Owl club.
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Corporate Communications Assistant
B3Living, Broxbourne
March and October 2014
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Creating graphics for business and marketing.
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Social media and website management.
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Events management for a wide audience (employees and tenants of various ages).