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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,
Communication Design,
Mock Ups, Lay Outs, Typography, Ideation.
Soft Skills
Creativity, Imaginative, 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, London
I worked on BrandOpus’ ongoing client briefs, including creating a logos for brands, such as the food service company Service Bund, and designing packaging for brands such as Tesco. This role involved creative brainstorming, coming up with concepts and visuals for established brands to be presented with, and then bringing these concepts to life through development and refinement.
Marketing Intern at Lizzie’s Lines
(June-July 2024) Arts Temps - Central Saint Martins & Lizzie’s Lines, London
I 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 by creating templates and mock ups which showcased Lizzie Reid’s work effectively.
Designer for Fedrigoni 365
(July 2024) Fedrigoni 365, London
I was invited to create a page in the brand’s annual publication showcasing UK designers scouted for their talent and perspective. I illustrated a typographic forward design to represent October 8th under the seed word ‘TRUE’, in a publication revolving round the theme: ‘opposites’.
Freelance UX Designer
(2023) Arts Temps - Central Saint Martins, London
I re-designed the student bar P.O.S bar front. I translated the designs from my Two Tribes competition winning design onto A0 panels, having to re-illustrate and define original design elements. My designs were kept on the bar front for over a year and added to the playful atmosphere of the student bar area.
Freelance Packaging and Label Designer for
Two Tribes X UAL: Central Saint Martins
Beer Collaboration
(2023) Two Tribes & Central Saint Martins, London
Central Saint Martins has an annual beer label design brief with the Two Tribes beer brand. During my second year of university I won first place amongst the entire cohort. I developed my three individual label designs for beers to be sold at the Student Bar and provided at every Central Saint Martins event.
Marketing Manager
(2019-2020) ’Beecause’ Young Enterprise Business, Woodbridge
I 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
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.
National Citizenship Service
(July, 2019)During this programme, my team raised hundreds of pounds to renovate the St Anne’s Nursing Home gardens in Ipswich.