About me

Pro active and innovative thinking young Graphic Communication graduate from the University of

Wolverhampton. Absolutely loves design and thrives on the idea that he can solve a problem

with his creative talent. Very capable of translating idea's and concept's into final artwork and has a range of relevant studio experience under his belt. Very proficient in

using creative suite as well as having experience in video editing, web and photography. All in all a very quick learning keen designer with an eye for latest trends who is very eager to land his first job in the creative industry. Please view my CV and portfolio.

Thank you

Skills

Software proficient in:, - Adobe Photoshop, - Adobe Illustrator, - Adobe Indesign, - Adobe Flash, - Adobe Dreamweaver., - Quark Express, - Microsoft office suite, Competent understanding with:, - Typography, - Colour, - Branding, - Print, - On screen design, - video editing, - layout

Sector Experience

Fluid Design March 2012, 1-month placement at Fluid Design, a renowned design studio in central Birmingham. Worked, on several live jobs for brands such as Konami, Microsoft and Sega. Gained experience in:, pitching to clients, preparing presentations to show to clients, verbally communicating ideas in, meetings, considering budgets and costs, vital organisational skills and time keeping skills and, also working in a busy studio environment., Staffordshire Media June 2010, 2 week placement at Staffordshire media, Stoke-on-Trent. Working on a bimonthly magazine, called Staffordshire living. Produced layouts for the magazine using adobe Indesign and got, in-depth knowledge of how the business was run.

Awards

2010 - 2012, The University of, Wolverhampton, 2:1 in BA Graphic, Communication, (Covering areas such as, branding, packaging,, editorial, new media, typography and, Photography)., 2008 - 2010, Staffordshire, University, Foundation creative, and cultural, industries: Graphics &, Digital Design (Merit)., 2006 - 2008, Newcastle Under, Lyme College, BTEC National, Diploma in Graphic, Design (Triple grade, merit)., 2001 - 2006, Wolstanton High, School, 8 GCSE’s ranging, from A-C