Experience

2003 - Present

Graphic / Web designer & Photographer

Hodgson Design, Freelancer

I work as a freelance graphic designer to solve customer needs as per their particular problem or aim. I have produced a sound base of work for many clients with successful outcomes. I have a good knowledge of industrial printing and preparing artwork for print. I specialise in logo / brand design. I design websites using pure CSS. I interact well with customers in a polite and friendly manner.

Design and Communications Assistant

YHA (Youth Hostel Association), National Office, Matlock
2006 - Present

I work within the communications team at National Office as the Design & Communications Assistant, myself and the Marketing team are responsible for all design work carried out within YHA. My duties include overseeing my own design projects, continual maintenance and addition to the organisations photo library, commissioning photographers, liaising with hostels and buying print to name a few.

Studio Designer

Hammer Design, Hathersage
2005 - 2006

My role within Hammer Design has been one of Studio Designer specialising in Graphic Design for print, although I have worked on a number of websites whilst at the company. I deal directly with clients as well as following briefs set by the Creative Director. In my time at the company I have broadened my skills by taking on other responsibilities such as maintaining the office Network and keeping the studio up to date with the latest technologies.

Education

2005

Sheffield Hallam University

2.1 Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Packaging Design with Graphics

Second Class Honours (First Division). Designing packaging which challenges written briefs, it involves a lot of research, creative thinking, constant knowledge of new technologies, working with advanced computer software. There are both elements of 3 Dimensional work and also 2 Dimensional graphic based work. Not only does it involve the actual packaging but the whole concept of the brand, in effect creating the branding for the brand.

Birkdale School

A - Levels
2001 - 2002
  • B - Biology
  • B - Graphic Design
  • B - Physical Education
  • C - Business Studies
  • C - Computing

Birkdale School

GCSE's

I have 9 GCSE's in the following subjects

2000
  • Design & Technology
  • Mathematics
  • English Language
  • English Literature
  • History
  • Dual Science
  • French
  • Georgraphy

My Skills

Computer

  • CSS
  • HTML
  • Adobe CS4 and earlier
  • Quark Xpress 8 and earlier
  • Microsft Office
  • OS X and earlier
  • Windows 7 and earlier
  • Extensis Porfolio

Personal

  • Teamwork - I am captain of Hope Valley Rugby Union FC 1st team
  • Ability to learn quickly
  • Ambitious
  • Constantly learning and developing my skills
  • Keen sports player - I enjoy playing rugby, golf, tennis and cycling.

My work

Portfolio links

Please follow the links below to view my work

Logo design
Graphic design
Web design
Photography

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