Candidate of the week - Graphic Designer

30 October 2007

Education
2007: Diploma of Arts, Illustration at North Melbourne Institute of TAFE.

2006-7: Received training in community leadership and in basic book keeping by World Ahead Program.

2005: Certificate VI in Applied Design at Chisholm Institute of TAFE.


Work Experience
2006-2007: AMES settlement program serving Melbourne's Eastern and Western regions.

2004-2007: Migrant Resource Centre, welfare and settlement of immigrants.

1997-2000:Kenyan branch of CARE International as a social worker.
Worked in  conjunction with UNCHR (United Nation High Commissioner of Refugees)

 

Relevant Skills

  • Creative illustration skills in traditional and digital media, (Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop)

  • Finished art skills in Adobe InDesign. (Type design, image manipulation and file management.

  • Communication and social skills develops through community work.

  • Experience in working with team through community agencies, local and international



Referees:
Stephen Pascoe:
Program Coordinator Illustration and Design
Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE
Phone: (03) 9269 1437

Neil Sanders:
Computer Teacher
Visual Arts
Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE
Phone: (03) 9269 1437


Personal Statement:
I want to work in the printing industry.

I feel I have creative skills and enthusiasm that may be of benefit to a printer who needs an all round artist on staff.

I am prepared to learn and improve my knowledge and skills in respect of the industry, and take in new tasks, and I can guarantee reliability and attention to detail.