Ingredients
Curriculum Vitae
PERSONAL STATEMENT
I have worked for a number of years on both 2D and 3D animations for an educational software company and currently work as Head of Graphics for a company that specialises in bespoke television networks. I have also had my work screened at animation festivals across the country and had a small mini-series broadcast on ITV1 Wales.
I am a hard working and enthusiastic designer with years of experience in design and animation. I have good attention to detail and take a lot of pride in all my work ensuring I always produce my best and deliver on time to any deadlines.
KEY SKILLS
Technical Skills
- 10 years experience with Adobe Creative Suite software
- Proficient in both traditional 2D Flash animation and 3DS Max
- 5 years experience as a motion graphics designer in After Effects
- Experience in building company websites with XHTML and CSS
Personal Skills
- Eager to learn and take on new skills and responsibility
- Good communication and flexibility
- I can work remotely or directly in a team
EDUCATION
- University of Wales, Newport...BA Hons Animation, 2:1
- Lancaster & Morecambe College...Art Foundation, Pass
- Kendal College...ADV GNVQ Art & Design, Pass
- Kirkbie Kendal School...Art B, Design B, English B, Maths C, Geography C, French C
After my GSCE’s I left school to study Art full time at Kendal College. I then pursued this artistic path right through to degree level and beyond into the workplace.
EMPLOYMENT
Head of Graphics
Retail Networks - www.retailnetworks.tv and www.gardeningtv.tv - Preston September 2006 - Present
Retail Networks is a company specializing in the provision of community focused digital media channels. Across its digital TV networks, which it owns, manages and operates, RN sells advertising opportunities to businesses wishing to use the power of television to capture the attention of consumers in places where it is most effective.
My initial task was to liaise with clients and to design the adverts for the screens. Within a few months I was moved to Head of Graphics and my responsibilities grew. I designed and maintained the company websites, took full responsibility for the look and design of each channel and was installed as content manager overseeing the smooth running of every aspect of the networks.
Key Achievements:
- Worked closely with advertisers to design their TV advertisements
- Built bespoke TV channels for Garden Centres, Gyms and Post Offices
- Took responsibility for designing and maintaining the company websites
- Content managing to ensure adverts are deployed correctly across all networks
Animator
Birchfield Interactive - www.birchfield.co.uk - Cardiff January 2002 – August 2006
Birchfield Interactive Ltd was established in 1997 and has developed an extensive portfolio of primary and secondary curriculum interactive resources and applications.
I worked for Birchfield Interactive as an animator creating animations for education CD-ROMS for primary and secondary schools. I worked on the Ace Monkey series for primary schools and on other various secondary school subjects. I was initially employed as a 2D flash animator before moving on to 3D Studio Max although I enjoy working equally in both.
Key Achievements:
- Producing and animating 3D characters and models
- Writing stories and animating for the Ace Monkey series for Primary Schools
- Producing accurate content suitable for the primary and secondary curriculum
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Outside for work I like to play guitar and produce my own music. I also like to develop my own animations and characters and have a keen interest in video games.
REFERENCES
References are available on request.
