CV
Media studies student at the University of Central England, keen to find a position as a web and graphic designer within the media industry. Has a creative flair and background, and is able to communicate ideas effectively and coherent. Works well individually but also excels as part of a team, in which thrives with pressure and responsibility.
Media experience (A selection)
* Graphic Designer for software company Galven [September 07] creating the Graphical User Interface (GUI) and buttons for their commercially sold Virtual Tour package. In addition I create the graphical aesthetics for their client websites.(HTML, CSS, Actionscript, Photoshop, illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash).
* Currently Working with Logo Designers Logoworks [June07-Present Day]
Web Designer, updating and rebuilding their current website, and working with their web design clients. Logo Designer, Graphic Designer, designing their business cards and letterheads, and Animation Designer (HTML, CSS, Actionscript, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash.)
* Chiasmus Coaching Website Designer [June07-Present Day]
Web, Graphic, animation and Logo Designer, working independently from Words files to build a website to the clients specification(Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash MX).
* Working for the BBC Photographing their live event YOUR GAME at Birmingham, to be shortly placed on their website [June 07]
Working with a large audience, photographing a variety of different editorial styles to a strict professional brief.
(Cannon 400D, Photoshop, Adobe Bridge).
* Creating a website for The International Christian Orphanage in Cameroon. [April 07]
Working independently, free of charge, to create a website for the charity. Ability to work well with an over sea’s client, where communication is key.
(HTML, CSS, Javascript, Actionscript, Photoshop, Illustrator).* Undertook Design and Accessibility testing for the Jaguar Enthusiast Club website [February 07]
providing a large report looking into technical, design issues and accessibility issues for users within the very large CMS, data based website in which has currently 20,000 members world wide.
* Animation Creation or Jewellery Company Verve; to be played during its release at the NEC [January 07]
(Photoshop, Actionscript, Flash MX).
* Sub Contractor On Free Lance Basis, For Web design Company,I- ZONE DESIGNS, dK web and New and Storm Consultancy: [May 2006- Present day]
Creating website banners, designing page layouts within Photoshop and taking photographs for client websites and creating websites within Dreamweaver, and creating Flash animations. Working independently and within a team, to professional briefs.
(HTML, CSS, PHP, Actionscript, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash.)
* Production Event Website Editor/ Designer [January 2006]
Organising and running a small team of journalists, a photographer and television crew; Creating, designing and editing the website, including time schedule management and budget management
(HTML, CSS,, Photoshop, Dreamweaver).
* Spent Time on the film Set- L’ile aux Tresors and Apocalypto [20 th- 28 th May 2006]
Spent the week with the locations director learning the pre-production and production of filmmaking. Interacting with the different roles/ employees within the creation, and learning lighting and camera techniques and crowd safety/ management.
Education
2005- Present - UCE Birmingham - Birmingham BA (Hons) Media and Communications (1st Class Honours; Including Modules)
* Web Design, Interactive PR, CD and DVDROM design, Digital Imagery, Public Relations, Media Photography, Editorial Photography, Television Location Studies, and theory modules Globalisation, Digital Cultures
Sept 2003- July 2005 -Cornwall College St Austell VI th Form - St Austell : 3 GCE A-Levels
* Media Studies [A] Graphic design [A] Photography [A] plus a GCE AS in Film Studies [B]
Sept 1998- July 2003 - Penrice Community College - St Austell : 9 GCSE’s A-C (including)
* Media Studies [A] English Lit [A] English Lang [B] Science [BB] Art and Graphic Design [A] Mathematics [B] Religious Education [C] German [C] and a GNVQ Art and design- Merit [BB]
working knowledge of programs
Adobe Packages:
Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, Premier - currently learning In designMacromedia Packages:
Dreamweaver, Flash MX, FireworksMicrosoft:
Word, Powerpoint, ExcelOther:
Speed Razor, FTP Programs, phpMyAdmin, Joomla - currently learning U-Lead DVD Creator, Cinema 4DHobbies and Interests (including skills)
* Computers: Having built my own, I also enjoys playing computer games and learning how to operate new programs, quickly and efficiently. Also up to date with technological advancements and easily adaptable. Can touch type, and also has an excellent knowledge of the internet.
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Photography and Graphic Design: I enjoy taking photographs, exploring and seeing things that others may not. I like being creative and experimenting with new techniques or syles. However I am well orgranised in doing so, with excellent communication skills; both orally and written.
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Sports: Taking part in many sports including tennis, football, badminton, snowboarding, squash, and Rugby. Team and Individual sports.
Socialising: Spending time with friends, going to the cinema, Helping others with problems. Works well in groups, discussing ideas, however am relaxed and listen to others opinions, critically and openly.