+44 (0) 7835 178 329 rachelann_@hotmail.co.uk www.cargocollective.com/rachelconnolly 12.11.1990 97 Ellerton Road Surbiton Surrey KT67UA
ABOUT I graduate as a Graphic Designer in 2013. By recruiting me you will get a hardworking, motivated and determined individual with lots of energy. I enjoy working on group projects, can work well on my own and have the confidence to cope with pressure. To me a challenging brief is an opportunity to develop a new idea. I believe a good design should echo the needs of the user and this helps me communicate my ideas with passion and conviction. I have the skills in typography and layouts that you would expect at this stage but I am eager to learn my trade. I have a particular interest in photography which is a hobby I pursue in addition to work.
SKILLS InDesign Photoshop Illustrator Further skills include; Photography, Mac and PC, Bamboo Tablet, layout, typography, bookbinding, Powerpoint, attention to detail, time management.
EDUCATION 2010-2013 University for the Creative Arts, Epsom Graphic Design BA Hons, awaiting results. 2009-2010 University for the Creative Arts, Epsom BTEC Foundation in Art and Design: Distinction 2007-2009 Tolworth Sixth Form A levels: Applied Art and Design A, Sociology B, English Language and Literature C AS levels: Psychology B 2002-2007 Tolworth Girls School Maths B, English Lit B, Language C, Science B, Graphics A, Textiles B, Child Development A, Sociology C, Statistics C, ICT short course B
AWARDS Brief Encounters Competition 2012 held by PaperCo Corporate Communications Brief for Virgin and Virgin Atlantic Awarded: SILVER
WORK 2007-2012 Sales Assistant; working on tills, customer service, creating displays for goods and drawing plans for stock take Squires Garden Centres Woodstock Lane North, Long Ditton, Surrey, KT6 5HN
EXPERIENCE I have had client interaction while working on a poster for the Natural Beekeeping Trust in 2011. I took a weekend course in Illustrator to increase my knowledge and am currently actively seeking junior level entry work or internships to gain further skills and experience.