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MAGAZINE DESIGN

Design and preparation of magazines for print whilst liaising with clients. These include seasonal magazines for Age UK, a variety of RAF and MoD publications and WI newsletters.

A University module included composing and photographing images suitable for magazine spreads & recreating an existing double page spread and front cover. This is available to see in print.

WEB DESIGN

One of three sets of wire frames completed for a design agency to redesign a current site.

Daily use of Magento and Visualsoft.

Overseeing the re-design of main websites and the transition of these sites over to the new Visualsoft.

Creation of four websites using Wordpress and Wix.

WEB BANNERS

Designing and refreshing web banners to be in keeping with new products, offers and trends in line with our brand guidelines.

EMAIL CAMPAIGNS

On average, 4 emails a week designed and scheduled through Mailchimp and VisualSoft platforms. These will usually coincide with the regular social media posts.

LOGO DESIGN

Multiple logo designs completed for websites, smaller businesses and personal projects using Adobe Illustrator & Procreate.

BUSINESS CARDS

Business cards designed at both personal and professional levels for a host of clients.

BRANDING

A personal challenge of a mock brief and also to re-design a brand logo into something eye-catching and more suited for the services offered by the business.

Shaun Chivers

Kettering 07913918106

EMPLOYMENT PROFILE

Ambitious and outgoing with the ability to comprehend data critically to think holistically to optimise operations. Currently, a paraplanner helping advice professionals deliver recommendations to a range of clients on a holistic basis. Relationship focused approach with excellent reporting and record keeping skills.

SKILLS

Senior leadership and recruitment

Budget management

Reporting and data processing

Business/strategic development

Project analysis and planning

Risk assessing and management

Legal compliance

Wellbeing support

EDUCATION

University of Northampton, 2018 2021 (BSc Hons) Banking and Financial Planning (1:1)

Modules focusing on six CII “R0” modules in each year with additional focuses on Contract Law, International Banking, Corporate Governance and Services Marketing.

Kettering Science Academy, 2011 2013

A Levels Biology Chemistry Physics Maths

Kettering Science Academy, 2006 2011

GCSE’s 8 GCSE’s A*-C

CV DESIGN

NOV 2020

OLIVER HINDE

Shaun.chivers@aol.com

FINANCIAL PLANNING ASSISTANT Unividual Ltd London

• Upon appointment, was trained to write financial suitability reports for clients taking holistic advice. Over the course of employment, took lead of report writing for the advisor and was able to improve relationships with network case checkers to improve throughput.

• Liaised with clients and product providers to communicate legal and compliance documentation to support the advice process. Additionally, provided support to prepare pre-meeting resources for the adviser.

• Provided support for the business to build a strong compliance positive approach and took part in regular business meetings centered around recent updates and operational guidance with advisors across the business.

• Took part in charity events and was part of a team developing events to promote well-being and diversity internally and externally for the local community.

• Post approval of university qualifications from the CII, began studying for chartered level exams.

OCT 2021

BURTON LATIMER 07939659194

PROFILE EDUCATION

National College for Motorsport (Tresham College) 2011-2013

BTEC Level 2 & 3

Vehicle Technology (Motorsports)

Grade: Merit

EAL Level 2 Awards

• Personal Learning and Thinking

Skills for New Entrants into the Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Sectors

• Employment Rights and Responsibilities for New Entrants into the Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Industries

NVQ Level 1

Employability & Personal Development

Performing Engineering Operations

NVQ Level 2

Functional Skills English

OPERATIONS MANAGER Isebrook School Kettering, UK

• Accountable for reporting and compliance of HR, Health and Safety and admin operations. Successfully increased legal compliance to a very high standard from appointment.

• Produces termly reports on incident, safety and project progression to be reviewed by trustees and governors.

• Manages site improvement projects including large scale plans for areas to be rebuilt to support new curriculums.

• Collects data from all areas under management to advise Headteacher and Chief Operations Officer of key areas of focus and resource management.

JAN 2020

SCIENCE TECHNICIAN Isebrook School Kettering, UK

APR 2017

• Establish and monitor key safety processes to ensure safe science lessons across all key stages.

• Support in building curriculum and resources to support Science Teacher.

• Support the process of writing policy for safety in science as well as other high risk curriculum areas.

Functional Skills Mathematics

Performing Engineering Operations

Sharnbrook Upper School and Community College 2009-2011

GCSE’s History: E, Maths: D, Science: C

English Literature: D, English: D

Bedford College

Motor Vehicle Level 1: Maintaining a consistently high level of effort and motivation throughout the course

IMI Award Level 1 in Vehicle Fitting Operations and Fast Fit

OLIVERHINDE510@GMAIL.COM

am a hard-working, honest and trustworthy team member, able to work effectively with limited supervision in a fastpaced environment, but also possess excellent team working skills to collaborate effectively with all members of the store/ warehouse. I am competent in following instructions but also able to work under my own initiative as well as being flexible to the needs of the store and my colleagues. have the physical strength and fitness to lift heavy packages and work at elevated heights and have excellent organisational and record keeping skills in co-ordinating large deliveries of goods. am competent in using warehouse management software packages and am computer literate.

EMPLOYMENT

Customer Assistant (Operations)

Marks and Spencer PLC 2014 – Present

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Key holder, responsible for opening and closing the warehouse and setting alarm system.

• Emergency team member – qualified to operate fire extinguisher and manage small fires, assist customers with mobility issues to leave the store in an emergency.

• Checking unloaded deliveries match the relevant paperwork.

• Taking responsibility for a company’s freight and assets by reporting any suspicious activity at work.

• Storing and rotating stock according to current procedures.

• Reporting any damaged or missing goods to Warehouse Managers or Supervisors.

• Keeping the warehouse environment clean and tidy and maintaining equipment.

• Following workplace health and safety rules when handling goods.

• Ensuring efficient operations by adhering to operational procedures, rules and schedules.

• Assisting with warehouse inventory controls, which typically involves using a hand-held scanner.

• Treating merchandise with care and concern at all times.

INTERESTS

DANIELLE BOWEN

PHOTOGRAPHER/GRAPHIC

After graduating in Commercial Photography, was and am still eager to continue down a creative pathway as a career. Inspired by ambition, strive to excel in the creative industry by further developing my skillset while gaining valuable experience along the way.

During my time as a professional Photographer and Graphic Designer, have continued to develop both personally and professionally in a fast paced environment; proving to have excellent problem solving and organisational skills to prioritise ever expanding work loads. Having previously worked in a design studio and also as a solo designer in marketing, have demonstrated strong examples in both team and independent working based on the required role.

Being part of a Photographic Society and its Committee has allowed me to pursue photography as a hobby as well as professionally and hold responsibility elsewhere.

EDUCATION

competitors. Independent Development creating and executing a final exhibition.

Kettering Science Academy

2006-2013

A-levels: Photography (B), Biology (D), Psychology (D)

Open University module in photography (B)

GCSE’s: 9 GCSE’s at grades A-C Includes: Graphic Design, I.T & Business and Communications.

SKILLS

Photographer Oscar James Estate Agents, Northamptonshire: May 2021 - Present Photographed approximately 5 properties a day which were published to our website, Rightmove and Social Media. This role included measuring for and creating digital floorplans, creative photography, twilight shots & print design tasks.

Digital Designer Expressco Direct, Northampton

April 2018 May 2021

Designs completed such as: web banners, leaflets, adverts for web and print, email campaigns, van graphics, logos, bike wraps, creation of 4 websites and wireframes for two website re-designs. An array of product photography for online advertising, including videography for major websites.

Graphic Designer Lance Publishing, Kettering

August 2016 April 2018

Magazine design for 10 different publications, liasing with clients to achieve a design to suit them. These publications include a mix of monthly newsletters for the WI, seasonal magazines for Age UK and various RAF publications. Visiting Lance Print whilst working here taught me the process after the design work is done.

Previous employment history to this can be provided upon request

07743187658

PRESENT
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All previous employment
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MOTORSPORT GAMING TRAVELLING READING
EMPLOYMENT
WORK EXPERIENCE
DESIGNER
Exhibiting in London After helping to raise £4000, exhibited photographic work in the Old Truman Brewery gallery in London, July 2016. Graphic Design Created a brochure which was distributed in the London exhibition. Photography Placed first in a Science & Technology photography competition & 2 Photoshop competitions in a local society. Completed multiple sets of professional property photographs. CLM Construction Birmingham, January 2016 Assisted a fellow student on a shoot. Photographer Kettering, May & September 2015 Main photographer at two weddings Hope Construction Milton Keynes, 2014 Photographed local plant for a newsletter. International Open Academy Course April 2021 Adobe Illustrator University of Derby 2013-2016 BA (Hons) Commercial Photography 2:1 Modules Included: Photography, Design and Communication focussing on magazine design. Combined Technologies involving the making and development of an advert using video editing software. Business and Professional Practice including the research and evaluation of
ACHIEVEMENTS
dani_bowen@hotmail.com Kettering
Tailoring CVs to stand out from the crowd and become more personalised to the specific job roles in question.

ADVERT DESIGN

Over 50 adverts designed to be published within magazines.

These include various sizes from 1/8th of a page to a double page spread.

BROCHURE DESIGN

Previously completed brochure design tasks. The publication below was designed to be posted out to customers and also to be displayed in a mobility scooter showroom. Liaising with the client was vital to enable the best print outcome.

PHOTOSHOP

Regularly enhancing photoshop skills through entering local competitions, work tasks and personal projects.

Left - 15 photos used, before and after. Right (light bulb) - 3 photos used. Right (underwater path) - 10 photos used

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography projects completed: Film (5x4, medium format & 35mm), wedding, property, construction, sports teams, university projects, portraits, pets, baby, still life and products.

FINAL EXHIBIT

These three images are the result of the final project of my university course. As a team we raised £4000 to exhibit these images in the Old Truman Brewery in London after they were displayed on campus.

INSTAGRAM STORIES

Creation of eye-catching instagram posters for a client account. They have since returned for further design work.

ARTWORK

A collection of personal acrylic paintings, showcasing artistic flair, one of which was requested.

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