Curriculum Vitae

Profile and Key Skills

A commercially aware graphic designer with extensive industry experience in a variety of roles.
Combines strong communication and inter-personal skills with knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign packages.

Education

HND Graphic Design
Warrington Collegiate
(2005-2007)

HNC Computer Studies
North Cheshire College, Warrington
(1989-1991)

7 GCE O'Level Passes
(including English and Maths)
St Aelreds High School, Newton-Le-Willows (1977-1982)

Employment and Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer
(August 2007 - present)

Currently seeking permanent employment. I have completed some freelance work including holiday cover at Lime Pictures in Liverpool where I designed graphic props for the Hollyoaks TV show.

HND Graphic Design Student - Warrington Collegiate
(2005-2007)

Completed the course in July 2007, achieving distinction grade in all modules.

Library Assistant - Warrington Borough Council
(2004-2005)

Short-term contract completed while obtaining a place on the HND in Graphic Design.

Career Break
(2002-2004)

Took time out to decide on future career direction. Did voluntary work at a local Library and completed a three-month web development course.

Application Designer - CSC UK Ltd
(2002)

Support and enhancement of Financial and Human Resources systems for large corporate clients.

Technical Consultant - PeopleSoft UK Ltd
(1998-2001)

Worked on client sites on numerous software implementation and troubleshooting assignments.

Analyst/Programmer - British Nuclear Fuels plc
(1984-1998)

Progressed from early clerical roles to various head office IT positions.

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