An organised and efficient worker, with an enquiring mind.
Competent, hardworking, with the ability to complete tasks quickly.
Quick to learn and can take constructive criticism well.
Team player
Loyal and reliable
Time management
Can work on own initiative
Problem solver
PCs and Apple Macs
Microsoft Office
Adobe Creative Suite
Final Cut Pro
HTML/CSS Coding
Cultural Volunteer @ Wolverhampton Art Gallery (Aug 11 – Present)
Currently volunteering to help catalogue old documents for the Black Country History website using CALM software and Adobe Photoshop. Other duties include taking photos, scanning and generally helping colleagues.
Designer @ Light House Media Centre (Feb 11 – Aug 11)
Re-employed but contracted out to Verdant Vision. Created printed material using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Also created 3d graphic title sequences using After Effects. Other duties included dealing with clients, sorting enquires and cash handling.
Graphic Designer @ Light House Media Centre (Mar 10 – Sept 10)
Contracted out to Wolverhampton Adult Education Service. Created a range of printed material for promotions and events using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and QuarkXPress.
Customer Advisor @ Argos (Oct 09 – Dec 09)
Worked over the Christmas period to gain customer focused experience. Involved working in the stock room and on collection point. Stocked and organised shelves, advised and served customers, did general cleaning and used machinery.
Film Operator & Editor @ University of Worcester (June 09 - Aug 09)
Re-employed to help complete a video for Inspired Selections about interview techniques. Filmed on a multi-cam shoot and undertook some of the editing using Final Cut Pro.
Audio Diary Volunteer @ BBC Hereford & Worcester (Feb 08 – Nov 08)
Worked with a producer to help produce an audio diary for a BBC project about families. Had to structure talks to be entertaining whilst recording audio and meet the producer regularly to discuss progress.
Film Production Staff @ University of Worcester (Oct 06 - May 07)
Employed to film and create the production of a documentary DVD for the Worcester Heart Support Group. Undertook all areas of production including planning & scheduling, filming & editing and creating voice-overs & sound.
Work Exp. Animator @ Spark and Zoom (July 06 - July 06)
Worked with the BAFTA Nominated Brothers McLeod to create a short 2D comedy animation using digital photographs and Adobe Flash.
Ba Hons Creative Digital Media Degree
Grade: 2:1 @ University of Worcester (Oct 05 - July 08)
AVCE Media Communication and Production,
AVCE Information Communication Technology,
A Level Mathematics
Grades: B @ Stourbridge College (Sept 03 – July 05)
GNVQ Information Communication Technology
Grade: PASS @ Cradley High School (Sept 98 – July 03)
G.C.S.E Mathematics, Geography, Food Technology, English Language, English Literature, Science, Spanish
Grades: B-C @ Cradley High School (Sept 98 – July 03)
Interests include socialising, dancing, music, seeing live bands, gaming, Internet, photography, scrapbooking, snowboarding, traveling and going to the cinema.
A range of references available upon request.