Profile

Creative, friendly and resourceful. I thrive working as part of a group and I'm a strong team player who can think on his feet. My amicable nature, adaptability and passion for the moving image suits the design, animation and motion graphics environment. I take pride in my work, enjoy what I do and aim to achieve the highest standards possible. I am well organised, self motivated and have a strong set of artistic, conceptual and technical skills.

Key Skills

+ First class degree in Digital Animation BA (Hons). + Awarded first prize for directing an animation entitled When I grow up for
Bristol's Chance of a Lifetime CND film competition.

+ Completion of Kernel, our CG animated short film. My roles included

working as lead compositor, editor and storyboard artist; animator and designer.

+ Direction of our cinematography project The Hoovering. + Proficiency in After Effects and Photoshop. + Good working knowledge of Illustrator, Maya, Nuke and Mocha. + One year spent on an Illustration degree learning core skills such as
colour and composition, visual narrative and conceptual thinking.

+ Strong observational skills and attention to detail. + Ability to meet deadlines. Good at problem solving. Work Jan 2013 Video promo (filming, editing, compositing & motion graphics) for
Clear Blue Therapies - a business pitch video for Kickstarter. Nov 2012 Graphic design of a business card and leaflet for Clear Blue Therapies Nov 2012 Aug 2012 Composited two shots for independent feature film The Otherworld Design and artwork for a wedding anniversary invitation. Duties included: Teaching him After Effects and Flash. Making a stop motion animation short film with him.

Early 2012 P.A. Working with a teenager who has learning difficulties.

Mid 2010 Work exchange in Europe. Preparing and serving food for guests, cleaning and gardening in France. Farming and building at an eco farm in Croatia. Re-building an attic floor in Germany. Early 2010 Logo design for the website: www.secretguitarteacher.com. 2005 10 Self employed guitar teacher. Duties included: Encouraging and effective communication used to enhance the students progression at playing guitar. Exercising a friendly, patient and positive approach. Good planning, organisational and time management skills. Nov 07-08 Debenhams Store. Christmas temp sales assistant. Jan-Sept 07 Dockerills Hardware. Full time sales assistant. Duties included: Providing excellent customer service, working effectively as a team, cutting keys and materials for customers, giving advice on products and making special orders. Oct-Dec 06 Data Partnership Solutions. Call centre operative. Duties included: Having an excellent phone manner. Working well in a high pressure competitive environment. Dec 05-Oct 06 C-Side Ltd. Flyer Distributor. Oct 04-Mar 06 CO-OP. Part time sales assistant.

Education

2009-12 University College Falmouth: BA Digital Animation (1st Class) 2008-09 University College Falmouth: Level 1 BA Illustration 2007-08 City College Brighton & Hove: Art Foundation (Merit) N.C.F.E. in Film 2003-05 Brighton, Hove & Sussex Sixth Form College A levels: Photography (A), Art (B), Psychology (C) 1998-03 Warden Park School: GCSEs (7 x As, 1 x B in Art, 1 x C in French)

Interests

Films, visual effects, motion graphics, animation, photography, art, music, reading, writing, travelling, socialising, guitar, tennis, cycling, surfing, juggling.

References

Available on request.