Education: I attended The Heights High School, where I was part of an accelerated learning group in Arts, English and Social Studies. I designed our Year 12 “Class of 01” school sweat shirt and after High School I attended the Roma Mitchell Arts Education
Center after successfully completing my first year visual arts course. I transferred to the Elizabeth Campus of Regency TAFE to pursue my first love of graphic design. At Elizabeth TAFE I won several Southern Cross Design Awards for my innovative and eye catching packaging designs. From the inception of my course at Elizabeth TAFE I was exposed to hands on experience with commercial clients and was able to meet industry standard deadlines and quality expectations.After completing my Diploma of Graphic Design and Visual Communication I was personally recommended by my head lecturer for the job of Senior Graphic Designer at Savvy House.

Skills: I am adept at the following programs: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia Freehand, Quark Xpress, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Fireworks, Adobe Imageready and Macromedia Flash as well as basic office
programs on either Macintosh or PC systems. Over the last 3 years I have been presenting my work to a variety of clients with differing needs and expectations. I am always polite, amiable and easy to talk to. I have respect for all office health and safety regulations. I am punctual and neatly presented. I have a good standard
of physical strength and fitness, have not taken sick leave and have never missed a deadline. I am comfortable working alone or in team environments and will perform any task I am assigned with my best effort. I am quick to learn new skills and concepts
and I am able to adapt quickly and appropriately in a dynamic working environment.

Experience: From day one at Elizabeth TAFE I was working for real clients with commercial needs and expectations. Many of my early clients were local businesses providing experience for my graphic design studies while benefiting from my high quality work, and although the work was often pro bono, many clients were impressed enough to pay. Many of the clients I worked with as a student continue to use my services to this day. I have been in charge of the Graphic Design Department at Savvy House since I commenced work there. I have been in control and have overseen every aspect of the design process while there. From the initial consultation and design right through to colour proofing and pre-press arrangement work. I am also versed in copywriting, typesetting and have demonstrated a paticular affinity for web design.

References

Hidehisa Uraguchi
U - Sheet
Wakayama, Japan
I worked for a year at U-Sheet as a contract Graphic Designer and International Consultant. In the short time I was there I managed to revolutionize the companies approach to modern design aesthetics and allowed them to expand there clientelle. While there I also developed my own skills in the printing, finishing and susequent installation of signs. I worked effectively with a variety of media, physical and digital and also served as a staff trainer, including those with disabilities.

Raymond Crowe
Professional Magician
82661460
I redesigned and coded Mr. Crowe's web site, working closely with him throughout the process to ensure that he got exactly what he was looking for. He can assure you of my aptitude and passion for design as well as the the respect I have for my clients

Christine Thorpe
Savvy House
8522 2888
As the Senior Designer at Savvy House, I am responsible for the design process from conception to delivery. The Gawler Business Guide produced by our company. The guide features close to 50 businesses the majority of which I designed the adverts for ‘from scratch’. I have been trusted to design dozens of business cards for both National and International businesses and my work is always praised by my clients. I have expanded my management and delegation skills at my time at Savvy House by taking on an assistant. Apart from my external work, I also designed the in-house Graphic Design filing system, billing system and the standard operating procedure for client relations.

Rosemary Clarke
Gawler Lighting
8522 6793
I have designed numerous items for Gawler Lighting, including business cards, adverts, and point of sale material. The designs have been positively received by the clients and their customers. After adopting my business products Gawler Lighting experienced an increase in trade which allowed them to expand their business to a larger shop in a more prominent location. Mrs. Clarke will be happy to answer any queries you have about my expedience, professionalism and the consideration I have for my clients.

Solomons Flooring
8522 7121
I have designed a variety of adverts for Solomons Flooring over the years. This required me to work within the corporate guidelines of the Solomons national brand. I had to create adverts with the logos, corporate colours and font that were creative,
visually appealing and individualistic. Solomons have been a satisfied customer of mine since day one.

Cartridge World
8523 5441
Cartridge World required me to produce a business card design, but were unable to supply me with the corporate logo, fonts or colour swatches. The resultant card utilised both my vector graphics skills and my resourcefulness to produce a card that adhered to the clients corporate identity. They were amazed with the results I delivered.

Holden
Dylan Shmidt
8522 4222
The pre-press alignment and correction assignment given to me by Holden was a sizable job. This job had an 18 hour turnaround schedule. It was an exercise in my resourcefulness, attentiveness and dedication to meet press deadlines. The deadline was easily met, the results were outstanding and the client was more than satisfied with the speed and quality of my work.