Design CV
Personal Profile
An innovative designer and illustrator who enjoys the challenge of a busy, demanding environment. Experienced in print and digital design for a variety of companies including IBM, Sainsburys, Volvic and Yell. A confident communicator, with the ability to maintain a high standard whilst keeping
to tight deadlines. A good team member and leader.
Education
2002-2004 Queen Mary’s College
- AS levels: Business Studies, Media Studies, Critical Thinking, Photography and Graphic Design.
- National Award in Acting.
- A levels: Graphic Design, Media Studies.
Employment History
October 2004 – March 2005 Brummell Associates: Multimedia developer
Work experience in multimedia and design, creating interactive CD-ROMS.
April 2005 - April 2006 IBM UK Ltd: Junior Designer
Responsibilities
To maintain the high level of quality, consistency and design of printed collateral for IBM. This involved producing datasheets, invites, brochures, flyers and posters.
Created three IBM ‘Welcome Kits’ – information packs distributed at executive events all over the world. Due to extremely tight deadlines I worked onsite at each event location: Disneyland Paris, Barcelona and Rome.
April 2006 – October 2008 Adare Creative: Designer
Responsibilities
Working at an external agency gave me the opportunity to unleash my creativity on new and interesting clients including Danone, Lenovo, Twinings and Yell. I took total ownership of projects, liaising closely with clients and working from concept to print.
October 2008 - present Concentra Consulting Ltd: Freelance Designer
Responsibilities
Was hired as principle designer for the branding and identity for ‘Benefits Insight’, an online tracking tool. Also produced the interface design for the company’s blogs that will feature on their website.
Interests and Hobbies
I am a keen artist, painting and exhibiting in my spare time. The freedom that comes with creating my own art inspires new ideas and perspectives that I often incorporate into my design work.
Technical Skills
Excellent knowledge of
- InDesign CS3
- Photoshop CS3
- Illustrator CS3
- PC and Mac literate.
Good knowledge of
- Flash MX/Macromedia Software
- Microsoft Word and Excel
- Outlook Express.