About me

I am a hard working, reliable and quick to learn perfectionist that takes pride in everything I do completing it to the highest possible standards. I don't believe in completing a task half hearted, with me you get 100% concentration on the task at hand. I don't mind learning, in fact I quite enjoy it, so if I am unsure of anything the first thing I do is go and research it so I can gain a full understanding of the issue before I undertake the task. A proper understanding makes it easier to deliver the message you are trying to get across, something I truly believe in.

I have a working knowledge of all software listed, I also use Adobe After Effects and Final Cut Pro. I have education in all the right areas; I have a BTEC in Graphic Design, an FdA in Interactive Media and a BA Hons in Digital Media. Although I didn't take on English after leaving school at GCSE level I gained an A for English Literature and a B for English Language. I have a great eye for details; all my best grades throughout education came in projects where attention to detail was a key element in the design, for example animation and motion graphics. I am good at managing my time and realise that sometimes things can go wrong and when they do, I am not afraid to put in the extra work needed to complete a task, even if it means working long hours into the night. At the end of the day I am one of those people that isn't happy with leaving a task half done, it has to be completed to a level I am happy with before I release it.

I have always had an interest in digital media within an advertising role. A good advertisement impresses me, and is more likely to make me want something. Because of this I feel when I design something I try to make it appeal to people in a way I would like to be marketed too. Good advertising shouldn't annoy people, more like inspire them.

Within my spare time at university I used to run a music night, and through that created an entire range of promotional material. OK, so it may not be advertising in the traditional sense (TV, magazine, radio etc), but it was digital media within a promotional role that had a specific target audience to inspire, and at the end of the day that is essentially advertising, producing creative's that appeal to a target audience.

I am a friendly, easy to get along with individual who fits in well, I am adaptable and keen to develop my skills further. After a career break out in Canada I am now back and ready to get on with a career I can really get involved in and a goal I can work towards. Expanding my career potential is a big part of who I am, I enjoy focusing my mind and energy into something I feel will progress me as a person.

I have an online portfolio that you can access here - * (Link is also at top of CV). This showcases all my best work from college through to uni and beyond. I am available for work immediately and would just need to get some living arrangements in place.

Skills

- Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Indesign, Illustrator, Final Cut Studio, - Online Marketing - Email Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, Social Media, - Knowledge of HTML and CSS, - Knowledge of Ableton Live, - Working to deadlines/under pressure/meeting targets, - Customer Service/Relations and Communications, - Multi skilled and eager to learn