About me

Please find attached a copy of my CV and consider me for the Graphic Designer vacancy. I have a wide range of experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign as well as several other creative suite programmes and have designed logos, signs, leaflets, posters, business cards and much more for several different companies. I have completed a Graphic Design A Level with an A* grade and since then have worked freelance designing for several different clients gaining knowledge and experience in working to specific deadlines and giving the very best customer service. I am also MAC literate and I hope to be given the oppertunity to work within this industry as I think I would suite this role well.

Thankyou,

Jessica Plant

Skills

Excellent communication and teamwork skills, able to liaise with a wide range of people of all ages due to being captain of a dance squad which has given me experience in managing and motivating people under pressure., Extremely computer literate and am efficient with Word & Excel., Wide range of skills and experience using Adobe Photoshop, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Lightroom and InDesign., Flexible and adaptable to any given environment and am able to work under pressure singularly or as a team member., Fast learner keen to learn new skills and tasks, including any that may be necessary for the post I am applying for.

Sector Experience

Due to working for myself as a freelance Photographer and Graphic Designer over the last 15 months, I have gained experience working with a range of clients from individuals up to business owners. I always cater to their individual specifications which often means following precise briefs to specific deadlines whilst also having to act on my own initiative. I have found that working for myself has built up my confidence, in particular when interacting with customers both in person and on the telephone. My time management skills have also improved and I have managed to gain extensive experience in having to deal with quotes, costs, accounts and office skills. It has also expanded my organisation skills greatly, especially when it comes to keeping files and prioritizing work. I deliver excellent customer service and project management to all of my clients and think that this is very important.

Awards

Priestley College - Sept 2010 - June 2012:, A2 Level Graphic Design - A*, A2 Level Photography - A, A2 Level Music Technology - B, AS Level Extended Project - A, L2 Multimedia - PASS, St Aelreds Catholic Technology College - Sept 2005 - June 2010:, ICT - A*, English Language - A, Mathematics - A, Religious Education - A, Art - A, Graphic Design - B, Biology - B, Physics - B, Chemistry - C, English Literature - C