Kat Williams Email: katdisegna@gmail.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/katdisegna Address: 18 Glossop St., Leeds LS6 2LE
Phone: 07976 312 473 Portfolio: www.katwilliamsillustration.com
I’m creative, hardworking and an enthusiastic learner, approaching the end of my final year at university. I’m excited to apply the skills I’ve developed over the past three years and begin my career journey.
Education BA (Hons) Illustration 2015 - present (Graduation in July 2018) Leeds Arts University (formerly Leeds College of Art) Extended Diploma in General Art and Design 2012 - 2014 Two starred Distinctions and one Distinction (D*D*D) South Cheshire College 11 GCSEs grade A - B including Maths and English
Key Skills Leadership and Teamwork: During my time at university, I was a Student Representative and leader of the Life Drawing Society. I also worked in collaboration with students from other courses to produce work for a YCN competition brief. I am a confident speaker and I’m happy to speak on behalf of a group when necessary, but I always try to be open-minded and consider the opinion of others. I like to solve problems and find solutions that benefit everyone. Design for Print and Publication: including book covers, zines, posters and personal branding material, as well as digitising traditional artwork and producing series of both digital and traditional illustrated prints. Design for Screen: I can produce web and social media content, such as illustrations for online articles, short animated videos and GIFs. Traditional Printing: I have experience using screen print, lino block print and mono print techniques, and I am eager to continue developing and expanding these skills after university. Computer Skills: I’m confident using all computers, tablets and smartphones. I regularly use Adobe Creative Suite software including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, and I can also use Microsoft Office software. I manage my own website and I have experience managing and promoting social media accounts on behalf of groups and organisations. Languages: English is my native language and I can also speak Italian.
Work Experience Student Representative 2015 - 2018 I was elected as Student Representative for my year group. I attended regular meetings with Senior Management and the course leaders to voice feedback and concerns on behalf of the students, and work together to reach the best solutions. I developed skills in leadership, decision making, problem solving, communication and organisation. Life Drawing Society 2016 - 2017 I ran the Life Drawing Society during my second year at university, which helped me build confidence in addressing a large group of people. I was responsible for setting up and clearing away for the weekly sessions, planning the session structures, and answering emails from models and members. I also checked the models’ time-sheets and ensured they were happy and comfortable during the sessions. 1 of 2
The Tab Leeds 2017 - 2018 I produced a set of illustrations for two articles published by student newspaper The Tab. Small Press at Travelling Man Leeds 2017 - 2018 As part of Thought Bubble Festival 2017, I took part in a group exhibition of unofficial British film posters at Travelling Man (Leeds branch). My poster for Guy Ritchie’s Snatch is still on display and available to buy from Travelling Man. Nantwich Words and Music Festival 2017 I produced the cover design for a poetry anthology, Petrol and Matches, produced to commemorate 10 years of the Nantwich Words and Music Festival. Children’s Creative Writing Workshop 2017 Building upon my previous experience as an Au Pair, I recently ran a workshop called Alliteration Animals, designed to introduce 5- to 7-year-olds to writing poetry. Children’s Non-Fiction Book 2018 - present I am currently working in collaboration with a writer on a non-fiction children’s book which promotes a positive message about disability rights.
Work History Au Pair 2014 - 2015 Trento, Italy Duties included childcare, preparing activities and teaching English and Art, general housekeeping and planning field trips. Waitress 2013 - 2014 The Horseshoe Inn, Church Lawton, Stoke-on-Trent I gained experience in working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. I also developed skills in customer service and received food hygiene training. Student Ambassador 2012 - 2014 South Cheshire College I volunteered as a student ambassador and worked as part of a team during open evenings and enrolment.
Interests I keep an ongoing sketchbook of my observational drawings, ideas and illustration roughs. As well as drawing, I have always been interested in crafting using textiles and fabrics. I love animals, nature and spending time outdoors.
Referees Teresa Flavin Senior Lecturer, BA (Hons) Illustration teresa.flavin@leeds-art.ac.uk
Patrick Holley Course Leader, BA (Hons) Illustration patrick.holley@leeds-art.ac.uk
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