Welcome to my CV
Employment History:
Team Treehouse UX Design Tech Degree - 2020
I've always wanted to learn UX design. In 2020 I completed the Team Treehouse UX Design Tech Degree, which I thoroughly enjoyed doing as I love learning new programmes and new technology. I love solving problems, taking a project through different ideas and seeing the outcome
Pos Sol 2018 - present
Graphic Designer at an agency. I design print & digital design. I've designed magazine adverts for clients, posters, web graphics, pull up banners, vehicle graphics, identity and branding, websites, e-shots, leaflets, flyers, t-shirts, signage, booklets, brochures, newspapers, newsletters, infographics, social media graphics etc. Take projects from to idea to completion with the client.
Nelson & Colne College 2017 - 2018
In-house Graphic Designer, designing things from event posters, pull up banners, digital signage around the college for events. Helped out at college events. Worked alongside another Graphic Designer and Marketing Team.
We Love Creative 2014 - 2017
At this agency about 6 people worked here. I was the Graphic Designer/ did some website work on Wordpress too. Created a wide spectrum of design media across a wide variety of clients. Pull up banners, identity and branding, websites, e-shots, leaflets, flyers, t-shirts, signage, booklets, brochures, newspapers, newsletters, vehicle graphics, infographics, social media graphics etc. A few examples: pest control, energy management, lighting, and food. I dealt with customer's on the phone, over email & in person to gage what the client wanted.
Workhouse Marketing May 2013 - August 2013
Temporary position here, but I still gained experience. I worked on brochures, signage & branding.
The Messenger Magazine 2012 - 2013
Worked for a local free magazine when I left uni to gain experience. I was creating adverts for the local magazine, working with the customer on the phone, email and in person.
Skills
• Adobe creative suite (Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• UX Design ( Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD)
• Designing Layouts
• Creating Prototypes
• Problem Solving
• Adobe After Effects (basic knowledge)
• Mailchimp
• Wordpress
• Excellent time management
• Interpreting a brief
• Client focused
• Creatively driven
• Typography
• Full driving license
• Award at King Georges Hall
Education History:
Blackburn University: 2009 - 2012
Graphic Design
Blackburn College: 2007 - 2009
Graphic Design B-Tech Diploma
Ribblesdale High School: 2002 - 2007
Maths(C), English(C), Science(C), French(C) , Art(B), Graphics (A)
Interests:
• Learning New Technologies
• Learning New Programmes
• DIY around the house (love looking at Pinterest)
• Gardening projects
• Films at the Cinema
• Socialising & meeting new people
• American Muscle Cars (especially the Chevvy Camaro)
• Walking around the countryside
• Baking & Cooking