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MY CV
What have I been up to so far...
Core Skills
Hard Skills
Adobe Applications (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat),
Graphic Design, Physical & Digital Illustration, Publication Design & Making,
Branding & Identity, Creative Strategy, Visual Storytelling, Printing Making,
Communication Design,
Mock Ups, Lay Outs, Typography, Ideation.
Soft Skills
Creativity, Imagination, Resiliance, Adaptability, Collaborative,
Teamworking, Leadership, Dependability, Problem-Solving, Decisiveness,
Critical Thinking, Positive Attitude, Initiative, Work Ethic, Customer Service.
Creative Experience
Graphic Design Intern at BrandOpus
(September-October 2024) BrandOpus, LondonI worked on client briefs, including creating a logo concepts for Service Bund, and packaging concepts for Tesco. This role involved creative brainstorming ideas and visuals for brands, and then build and bring them to life.
Marketing Intern at Lizzie’s Lines
(June-July 2024) Arts Temps - Central Saint Martins & Lizzie’s Lines, LondonI created brand strategies to expand brand presence, with my primary objectives to clarify client offerings, increase outreach and reinforce brand awareness. This included updating portfolios and social media touch points using own made templates.
Designer for Fedrigoni 365
(July 2024) Fedrigoni 365, LondonI was invited to create a page in the brand’s annual publication showcasing UK designers scouted for their talent and perspective. I illustrated a page for 8th October.
Freelance UX Designer
(2023) Arts Temps - Central Saint Martins, LondonI re-designed the student bar P.O.S bar front at Central Saint Martins. I translated designs from my Two Tribes freelance work onto A0 acetate panels, re-illustrating and defining original sections. My work added to the creative atmosphere of the bar space.
Freelance Packaging and Label Designer for
Two Tribes X UAL: Central Saint Martins
Beer Collaboration
(2023) Two Tribes & Central Saint Martins, LondonCentral Saint Martins has an annual beer label with the Two Tribes beer. In my second university year I won the job amongst the entire cohort. I developed my three individual label designs for their beers, which were provided and sold at every Central Saint Martins event and at all the UAL university bars.
Marketing Manager
(2019-2020) ’Beecause’ Young Enterprise Business, WoodbridgeI created an online presence for advertising the ‘Young Enterprise Competition’ brand, as well as making all the branding and identity visuals. This helped the team become Young Enterprise winners for Suffolk county, winning the prize for the ‘Most Environmentally Friendly’ business at the Young Enterprise Regionals.
Other Work Experience
Bar Staff
(2023 - present) 02 Forum, London
My key roles are customer service, building team rapport and aiding new staff. I have continued to develop being able to work under pressure and communicate effectively across a large work cohort.
Chef, Barista & Server
(2018-2023) Maeve’s Tea Room, Woodbridge
I worked my way up from server to eventually chef, building communicative, customer service and adaptive skills through customer and staff interaction.
The Bridge School
(2019) LondonI volunteered in the primary school for severe special needs and learning difficulties. I aided lessons in phonics to improve communication skills, speech and sign language, and lessons focused on physical movement and independency. It was an extremely rewarding experience. This voluntary work has contributed to my positive attitude, but also strengthened my resilience.
Eductation
Central Saint Martins
(2021 - 2024)BA Hons Graphic Communication Design Degree
First Class Honours Graduate
Woodbridge School
(2010 - 2021)GCE Advanced Level (A Levels)
Graphic Communication (A*), English Literature (A*), Psychology (A*), Extended Project Qualification (A*)
GCSEs
10 GCSEs:
7 x ‘Grade 8’,
1 x ‘Grade 7’,
2 x ‘Grade 6’,
incl. English & Maths (Grade 8&7)
Awards/Acolades
Bronze D of E
(July, 2018)This qualification involved volunteer work, developing a skill, and doing an activity for up to 6 months.
My Extra Curriculars and Interests
UAL Creative Entrepreneur Society
(2023 - present)I was a member of the university society, being involved in creative hackathon events, challenging my creative business mind.
Corporal in the C.C.F.
(2019 - 2021)I was involved in the CCF for 5 years achieving different army ranks, earning the title of Corporal, teaching lower positions lessons that included drill, rifle, and bush craft. I earned the Half Star award.
Suffolk Regional & Woodbridge School
Ski Team Member
(2012 - 2021)I became a team captain in the school team, showing essential leadership, winning competitions including ERSA and ESSKIA. I was also a member of the Suffolk regional team called ‘The Vikings’, competing on a national level.