About me
As you can see from my CV, I am currently working as a freelance graphic designer and working in retail/sales. Working within the graphics industry has given me the chance to experience working towards deadlines and targets of clients. Being in freelance I work for myself, setting my own targets and keeping to deadlines to meet the customers needs.
Working as my own boss has clear advantages, although when I work in retail/sales I work within a team. This is a completely different experience and I thoroughly enjoy the role of being a member and all working towards the same goals, sharing achievements as a group.
Retail/sales jobs have given me the opportunity to work well leading a team. I have previous experience being a manager and this placed me in charge of my group of workers, I have been in charge of training team members and also setting targets for them. Other responsibilities also included the use of administrative skills, such as organising the accounts and the arrangement of staff shifts.
I believe that with my abilities and skills I am more than able to make a real contribution in this position. I feel that from the experience I have gained in my previous areas of employment, and the skills and experience I would gain from becoming a part of your team, will contribute to making me a real and important member.
Skills
KEY SKILLS, Experienced in: Microsoft Office; in particular: MS Word, Excel and Outlook Express. Also Photoshop, QuarkXpress, Illustrator, Indesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, Motion. Experience with design concepts for, Corporate identity, Packaging, Illustration and Advertising., Able to work individually and within a team., Enjoy working under pressure and to meet deadlines., Good communication skills, including a course in customer service., Ability to monitor and meet targets.
Sector Experience
Created consumer packaging using PMS and four-colour processing; prepared and designed photo shoots., Produced an Italian campaign strategy and promotional leaflets for a Casino. Designed thumbnails, roughs and final comps for print advertising., Communicated corporate identity through design of logo and collateral., Used a wide range of typography to appeal to specific audiences., Created a brand new corporate identity for a soon to be open deli., Designed logos and bat designs for a cricket company, now being sold worldwide.
Awards
GCSEs, * English Language Grade B, * English Literature Grade B, * Mathematics Grade C, * Science: Double Award Grade C B, * Business Studies Grade C, * I.C.T Grade C, * Resistant Materials - Grade B, * French Grade B, * Electronic Products Grade C, * Key Skills Grade A, AS LEVELS, * Graphic Design Grade C, * Psychology Grade C, * Key Skills Grade A, NATIONAL DIPLOMA, * ND Graphic Design, - Merit Pass Pass
Clients
Antonio Ricciardi, Artisan Deli, Chloe Soames, Corporate Identity, Leaflet Design, Massimo De Maria - 'Panino Teca', Nicola Hundy, Sign Design, Vantage Cricket