Despina Lazarou 305 The Lock Building, 41 Whitworth West, Manchester, Lancashire, M1 5BD Phone: 07519291492 Website: d.lazarou1.wix.com/deblaz E-Mail: itsdeblaz@gmail.com
Objective I am exploring the possibility to obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, educational background and additionally will enhance the skills I already have as well as provide the opportunity for personal and professional growth and advanced opportunities.
Education and Training
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2011-2015| BA (Hons) 3D Design – Interior Design with Art and Design, International Foundation year. Currently in 3rd year.
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2011-2012| Art and Design, International Foundation year
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2011| IGCSE of Art and Design, Grade B, IELTS overall grade 5
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2010-2011| Texnotropio Art School, Working on my portfolio
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2008-2011| Apostoulou Varnava Lyceum
Principle Subjects covered: •
2011-2012| Development of Specialist Interest in Art and Design | Introduction to Digital Media for Art and Design
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2012-2013| 3D Design Principles | Establishing Professional Practice for 3D Design |Exploring Issues in Design| User Centered Design | Design and Materials
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2013-2014| Architectural Technology and Spatial Design | Building Analysis in Interior Architecture | Experience within Professional Context | Responding to Creative Contexts | Specialist Studies in Design
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2014-2015| Advanced Studies in Design | Advanced Research Strategies
Qualifications: •
In order to complete my 2nd year I attended a placement Leoroof Constructions Company in Nicosia, Cyprus (3 months) March 2014 – May 2014
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I have a full drivers licence
Experiences Employer: March 2014 - May 2014 I have worked for Leoroof Constructions Ltd. I attended this company for a Placement during my second year in university. I participated in a diversity of projects that helped my skills to grow and be more professional in projects. I had also met with a client and presented a client presentation of the designs.
Employer: May 2014 – August 2014 and May 2013 – August 2013 I have worked for Lazaros Tattoo Studio in Nicosia, Cyprus during the past two summer vacations as a receptionist, piercing artist and as a Sketch artist in order to produce the tattoos the clients wanted. Employer: September 2009 – December 2010 I have worked for McDonald’s Restaurants in Strovolos, Cyprus as a Cashier as a Crew Person and I was responsible for taking accurate food orders, preparing food, partnering with other crew and managers to meet target goals during my shift, restaurant cleanliness and ensuring items was well stocked
Skills •
Capable of adjust to new conditions and to all circumstances.
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I organize and prioritizing my schedules based on deadlines. I always do lists to know when and what I need to do because my mind focuses on important objectives.
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I communicate and work well with others. I share my ideas and I listen to theirs too. Listening is an essential for a team to work. Respectful and supportive to the fellow team members.
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Can easily express my ideas and myself and be precise. Fluent in Greek and English. I had delivered presentations during my academic years presenting projects that assigned to us. Additionally during my placement, I made client presentations to the clients of the company.
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I have learned and developed skills in CS6 Adobe software’s including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat X pro, AutoCAD, SketchUp and Microsoft software’s due to assignments that we had to deliver in university. There is always room for development on all kind of skills and I am more than happy to develop my skills as to learn new ones as well.
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Up-cycling
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Sketching/drawing
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Blog designing
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Brand designing
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Interests and Activities: •
Volunteer: I am a member of Scouts and I have encountered many requirements and learned to deal with unexpected difficulties among the years. I am a scout for 14 years now, so if I really want something in my life I am a very committed person. I have been to two World Scout Jamborees, it is like an international camp where scouts from all around the world meet together and share their culture, skills and knowledge’s. Also I have a ‘’Degree’’ of Democracy, which is the highest rank until the age of 18, and the President of Cyprus Republic gives it to you.
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Playing piano
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Singing
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Hiking
References: •
Mr. Stelios Koursoumbas – Chief scout of Strovolo’s troop in Nicosia, Cyprus T:035799516857 E-mail: perseas@76thescouts.net
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Mr. Lazaros Lazarou – Owner/creator of Lazaros tattoo studio in Nicosia, Cyprus T: 035799693860 E-mail: lazaros.lazarou@cytanet.com.cy
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More references are available upon request.
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