Curriculum Vitae Benjamin Harwood Graphic Designer

Green Farm House, Green Lane, Hucclecote, Glos. GL3 3QY benharwood.design@gmail.co.uk +44 (0) 7774 641951

Personal Skills: I have a passion for good presentation and am constantly looking to enhance my artistic style to create individual work. I am a clear communicator and confident communicating at all levels. Previous experience within the theatre has enabled me to practice public speaking to a high level. I have good customer facing skills and a clear understanding of good customer service, having worked at the successful retail company, Jack Wills. I work well in a team and under pressure and am not afraid of responsibility. Collaborating with other designers on a live brief taught me the value of successful teamwork and respecting the clients ideas and input. I am a fast learner with a can-do attitude. Professional Experience: January 2007: TDA: Placement Received successful feedback regarding professionalism, punctuality and creative ideas. Carried out the design of a calendar for Cats Protection League. Gained knowledge in business administration, research and marketing campaigns. October 2007 - December 2012: Jack Wills ltd. I spent five years working for the successful retail company, Jack Wills, where I helped to display, promote and sell the clothes on offer. Through this I gained valuable experience such as reliability, good customer service, professionalism, punctuality and presentation. June 2011-August2011: Tourism Wristbands. By successfully noticing a gap in the Greek tourism market I funded my summer travelling. I did this through profits from the sales of wristbands that I designed, produced and promoted. March 2012: YCN: Google Collaborated to produce an imaginary range of packaging for four of Googles main products. Resolutions were entered into the 2011/2012 YCN Student Awards. July 2012: Dark Horse Agency: Placement Successfully worked together with the team to prepare for pitching to a new client. I made key contributions in board meetings as well as animating an important aspect of their final digital pitch. September 2012 - Present: BodyBag: Live Brief Effectively came up with the branding and identity for a live client who was launching a new product in the festival and fashion industries. Work included concept, logo, animation, pattern and website design.

Technical Skills: Adobe Creative Suite CS6 Highly competent in: InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop Additional Skills: Adobe After Effects CS6, QuarkXPress, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Dreamweaver CS6 Experience with photography, video, letterpress, copywriting and marketing.

Qualifications: BA (Hons) Graphic Design Leeds College of Art Art Foundation University of Gloucestershire A Levels Sir Thomas Richs School GCSEs Sir Thomas Richs School LAMDA Speaking of Verse and Prose Music: Jazz Piano Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music

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