Ian Campbell curriculum vitae
Ian Campbell 5 Tyn Lon, Bangor, LL57 4BB (m) 0773 405 0670 ianofcamberwell@hotmail.com
PERSONAL PROFILE
• Postgraduate diploma (Distinction) in Countryside Management at Bangor University 2010 • Biology degree (2.1) from Bristol University 1990 • Previously worked as Art Director for a monthly magazine. Senior graphic designer with additional skills and knowledge in landscape design. Excellent communication skills. Background in children’s publications and fundraising. • A key team member with management experience, ability to work across departments, take on new ideas fast, and initiative to work independently • NVQ Level 2 Amenity Horticulture • Wide range of conservation volunteer skills, with further experience and practical commitment to community and young people’s development
SYSTEMS PROFICIENCY Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Photoshop, Indesign, Quark Express, Illustrator, GIS
EDUCATION
Post graduate diploma (Distinction) in Countryside Management - 2010, Bangor University Grade 1 and 2 Study, Nichiren Buddhism SGI-UK 2005, 2007 Certificate in Counselling Skills - 1994 Central School of Counselling and Therapy, London BSc Hons Biology degree - 1990 2.1, Bristol University Extra-curricular responsibilities included organising a 3 month conservation expedition to Malawi, Africa; Treasurer for the Conservation and Expeditions Society, Marine biology interests included over 40 UK dives. ‘A’ levels: 1986 - Biology, Physics, Geography ‘O’ levels: 1984 - English, Mathematics, English Literature, Geography, Biology, Chemistry, History, Art, Physics, Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, French
ENVIRONMENTAL/LANDSCAPE EXPERIENCE
North Wales Wildlife Trust - Conservation Assistant 04/2011 - 05/2011 Month long full time work placement as part of postgraduate studies. Practical work included wide range of conservation tasks and supporting volunteers. Office based work included desktop research, producing publicity material and administration. Carbon Descent – Education & Advice Volunteer 09/2008 – 03/2009 6 month part time placement with Carbon Descent, an independent social enterprise and environmental trust which aims to create strategies and deliver solutions that measurably reduce carbon footprints. Desktop research, assisted with energy surveys, produced publicity material, helped at public events e.g. Bike Doctor. British Trust for Conservation Volunteers 2006 – 2008 Volunteered on a regular basis for various conservation/habitat management projects e.g. scrub clearance, coppicing, path construction and tree planting. Gained a range of practical conservation skills. Acted as Volunteer Officer with responsibility for planning tasks, route planning, liaison with site manager, health and safety of volunteers. Certificate in Landscape Design Greenwich University (part completed) 09/2005 – 07/2007 Gained design skills and understanding of landscape design process. Modules passed include: Design, Ecology and Conservation, Visual Studies, Plant and Tree Identification, Technical Drawing, Hard and Soft Landscape. Teaching Assistant and NVQ Amenity Horticulture (Landscaping) Level 2 Trees for Cities 02/2003 – 04/2004 Began as a volunteer on tree planting and community projects, then studied and completed NVQ Level 2. A practical based training course, whilst also working on environmental improvement projects for schools, community gardens/parks and local councils. Acquired range of practical conservation and landscaping skills, experience of community based projects, and working as a team with wide range of ethnic, social backgrounds, and learning abilities. Later returned as a paid Teaching Assistant. Landscape Gardener Several part time positions as a landscape gardener, nursery worker and interior office landscaping. Developed wide range of horticultural skills and knowledge of landscape design and construction.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Art Director: ‘Art of Living’ magazine, SGI-UK 06/2003 – 09/2009 Responsible for design and production of flagship publication for SGI-UK, a worldwide Buddhist organisation. Managed a team of designers, volunteer contributors, photographers and illustrators. Led a successful magazine re-launch in 2007. Integral member of the wider editorial team, assisting in creative planning, and member of the Editorial Board. Senior Designer: Gullane Children’s Books, London 07/2000 – 06/2003 Specialised in children’s book design across all age ranges and formats including educational, fiction, and non-fiction. Responsible for project managing several lead titles and working closely with award winning authors and illustrators. Also produced marketing and publicity material, annual catalogues and international book fair stands. Art Director: ‘MOUTH’ magazine, London 01/2001 – 09/2001 Designed brand new lifestyle magazine. Responsibilities included layout design, house styles, photographic commissioning, page planning, schedule planning, print production liaison. Acting Art Director: David and Charles Ltd, London 02/2000 – 07/2000 Senior Designer: David and Charles Ltd 01/1998 – 02/2000 Project Art Editor: Dorling Kindersley, London 03/1996 – 01/1998 Designer: Random House, London 03/1996 – 01/1998 Bar supervisor: The Edge, Soho, London 08/1993 - 05/1995 Commercial Fundraising Assistant: SCOPE, London 07/1991 – 07/1993 Administrative support for team of corporate fundraisers and the departmental manager for SCOPE, a leading disability charity. Responsibilities included setting up and maintaining office systems, maintaining donor database, mail outs, managing volunteers, research, report writing. Personal Assistant: Paul Gambaccini (Radio/TV broadcaster), London 09/1990 – 07/1991 A demanding role as PA to well known radio and TV presenter. Responsible for all administrative support, maintaining office diary, research, event management, liaising with press and public relations.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT I have been a member of Soka Gakkai International (SGI-UK) since 1998, an world-wide Buddhist organisation. Nichiren Buddhism encourages the development of the individual’s greatest potential and the establishment of world peace. I have played an active role locally as a volunteer to organise and lead training courses, public talks, youth groups, conferences, accounts, and as a manager at visitor centres. Nationally, I was employed as Art Director for SGI-UK’s monthly magazine. I have gained many valuable practical and interpersonal skills including moderating meetings, group facilitation, public speaking and presentation, and one-to-one mentoring. I have a deep commitment to engaging with individuals and local communities to encourage self improvement and community development.
OTHER VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
SCOPE (1991-1993) – assisted in developing a volunteer programme for fundraising events Classroom helper – Hungerford Primary School, London (1990) Ecology Centre, London (1990) – helped with day-to-day running of centre, displays for exhibitions
INTERESTS
Outdoor sports and fitness, gardening, design, Buddhism