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CV

About me 

Originally from Worcester, I studied for my undergraduate degree in Music at Royal Holloway, University of London. I then studied a masters in graphic design at the University for the Creative Arts, for which I received a distinction. After graduating, I spent 3 months as a Graphic Design intern at Evocreative in Prague, Czech Republic. I am based in Twickenham, London. In my free time, I love to do amdram shows and go to the theatre. I have recently been in a production of Little Women & Fame!

Software & skills 

Adobe Illustrator  InDesign     Photoshop    Premiere Pro 
After Effects 
  Figma    Google Suite    Office Suite    Teamwork   Organisation   

Short Courses 

 Adobe After Effects (Soho Editors), 

Signage & Wayfinding (UAL). 

Work Experience

 MAR 2022 - PRESENT | GRAPHIC DESIGNER 

 Easyfairs UK, Twickenham 

  • Manage workloads, projects, and deadlines independently 

  • Work across many portfolios and teams including international portfolios 

  • Create print collateral, signage, PPC campaigns, social, video and motion work for all brands, whilst maintaining individual brand guidelines 

  • Work to strict deadlines and ensure timely results on all deliverables 

 SEP 2021 - DEC 2021 | GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN

 Evocreative, Prague, Erasmus + Programme 

  • Completed Digital Marketing Short course during this placement. 

  • Branding and Logo design, and applications of branding/ manuals etc. 

  • Web design (using Figma) for ecommerce applications. 

 MAY 2021 - SEP 2021 | STUDENT AMBASSADOR, 

 University for the Creative Arts, Epsom 

  • Represented the university at outreach events and open days. 

  • Developed problem solving along with formal and informal presentation skills. 

  • Improved quick thinking and adaptability skills. 

Volunteering

 MAY 2023 - PRESENT | BROWNIE LEADER (DBS) 

 Girguiding, Roehampton 

  • Plan and run a variety of sessions for 7-10 yr olds, helping them develop their skills and confidence across many different activities 

  • Helped plan and ran a pack holiday weekend with 14 girls 

  • Stayed up to date with safegaurding practice and policies, assisting with risk assessments to ensure participant safety 

 SEP 2023 - PRESENT | COMMITTEE MEMBER 

 Cygnet Players, SW London 

  • Assist at events and planning for society socials 

  • Help with marketing design & photography for shows and events 

  • Manage Photoshoots and creative artwork for upcoming shows 

  • Design programmes for show run and assist in ordering print/merchandise 

 JUL 2019 - JUN 2020 | PUBLICITY OFFICER 

 Royal Holloway Drama Society 

  • Managed the society’s social media presence across multiple pages on multiple platforms and channels. 

  • Designed and ordered print advertisments and merchandise for all events. 

Education

 MASTERS IN GRAPHIC DESIGN | SEP 2020 - SEP 2021 

 University for the Creative Arts, Epsom 

 Distinction 

 BACHELORS IN MUSIC | SEP 2017 - JUN 2020 

 Royal Holloway, University of London 

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