About me
15 years in the arts and education sector has been instrumental to my development and professionalism, allowing me to make a positive contribution to students and the community.
A computer literate postgraduate visual communicator and creative enthusiast with a zest for crafting moving images centred around philosophical fictional narratives that inspire and provoke thought.
Living in Japan for 3 years and working as a tutor, freelance animator and film artist in the UK, experience has entailed teaching adults and children, animating, exhibiting work in Tokyo, campaigning with NGOs, VJ-ing and collaborating with artists from diverse backgrounds.
Skills
Computer literate in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, and After Effects., Speaker of Punjabi, Hindi and Japanese., Able to meet deadlines with meticulous attention to detail., The ability to communicate on various levels and to a wide audience., The ability to work in a team and upon own initiative., The ability to manage time and workflow., The ability to conceptualise, research new cultures and technologies.
Sector Experience
Currently designing greeting cards within the family business. , 2010 - 2011 Independent Visual Communicator. Creating visuals and animations for clients, including BANG (Ban All Nuke Generation), Film Division and Boom Festival., 2007 - 2010 English Media Studies Tutor, Daito Bunka University, Japan: Duties: managing groups of students and creating innovative lesson plans engaging students in learning. I was in charge of collaborative animation and art project delegation. , 2005 - 2006 Animation Assistant for Ugly Studios Ltd. . Duties included concept design, editing, assisting in workflow management, organising the artists and sound designers, as well as concept designing and visual effects., 2004 - 2005 Art Director, REelPony Pictures Ltd. An independent production company formed to create visual within the Norfolk area.
Awards
MA Animation and Sound Design - Distinction, BA Visual Communication 2:2
Clients
BANG, Boom Festival, Daito Bunka University, Film Division Ltd, Sandwell News