I consider myself to be confident and proactive person with strong interpersonal skills; always remaining conscientious and methodical within my work. Whilst being determined and dedicated in reaching objectives, I continue to be versatile in a wide spectrum of situations. I am an honest and direct individual who is self-motivated and thrives on a challenge. I am at ease working alone or as part of a team environment. I would also like to think of myself as a mature individual, possessing the appropriate skills to handle most situations with tact and diplomacy.
Freelance Work
Corporate ID project – Client Julian Thompson, Geologist
Carlisle Awareness – Client S4 Extreme sports Clothing. T-Shirt, flyers, Board Design.
Advertising Design – Client VUE Cinema UK. Multiple Advertising Briefs.
Photography – Client VUE Cinema UK. Editorial Photography, Theme and Premieres.
Corporate Project – Client KCC Mentoring Group. Poster and Leaflet design.
Advertising/Catalogue - Micro-sites and CD designs for a Series of local Artist.
Photography – Freelance work, from Exhibitions, Weddings, manipulation, restoration, and Commission Pieces.
Education
2005 BA Hons Graphic Design
2003 HND Multimedia Design
2001 NVQ/SVQ Level 2 Catering and Hospitality
1997 BTEC National Diploma Photography
1995 A-Levels Photography and Art & Design
1994 BTEC 1st Diploma Art & Design
Skills and Achievements
Highly motivated and eager to learn new ideas and concepts in a variety of situations.
Good communication and numerical skills.
Have experience in meeting set deadlines and working under pressure.
Experience of working as a team player with in a design environment.
High level of experience using such programmes as Photoshop, Illustrator and DTP.
Freelance Photographer with 5Yrs Experience, Plus skills in video and editing.
Full, clean driving licence.
Employment History
2004 – 2005 Village Cinema, Carlisle
Team Leader/ Duty Manager
2003 – 2004 Farthinglow Farm, Dover
Head Chef
2001 – 2003 The Chambers Bar, Folkestone
Second Chef
1992 – 2001 Wards Hotel and Restaurant, Earls Ave, Folkestone
General Kitchen Assistant, Second Chef
1987 – 1992 Honey Pot Café Seafront Folkestone
General Assistant
