JOSHUA LEADER
+0044 (0) 7814493711 joshua.r.leader@gmail.com
www.joshua-leader.com
PERSONAL STATEMENT
As a recent graduate I appreciate that there is a world of difference between the academic preoccupations in graphic design and the professional ones. My hope in employment is to be given the adequate guidance in developing my expertise to bridge this gap.
KEY SKILLS
Specialist in Typography. Fluent in French.
EDUCATION
PROGRAMS: Adobe CS4 specializing in: Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Intermediate web design skills (HTML and CSS).
2007-2010 Bath Spa Uni. www.bathspa.ac.uk (01225) 875875
TECHNICAL ABILITIES: Silk Screen proficient, Letterpress proficient, Book binding, Life Drawing, Photographic abilities.
BA (hons) Graphic Communincation (2:1)
PERSONAL SKILLS: Enjoy working in a professional environment, Dedicated to work, Good communication abilities, Adjustable to working environment and time contsraints, Enjoy socializing, Good listener. Good at research.
EMPLOYMENT October 2004- June 2005 Media Consultant Pocket Group www.pocketgroup.co.uk
Experienced a professional media environment. Played a role in a team, particular responsibilities and time constraints. Became proficient with professional media programs such as Adobe CS. Used the web in a professional context. Became versed in the inner working of a media organization and its output. Dedication to work.
September 2005 - June 2006 Sale Representative Blockbuster (Colchester Branch) www.blockbuster.co.uk
Customer Care. Checking + Order System. Store Maintenance. Working in a team.
September 2000- June 2001 Sales Representative Red Lion Books www.redlionbooks.co.uk
Computerized Customer Ordering System, Restocking, Making Window Displays, Organizing Stock, Helping Customers with choice
INTERESTS
2006-2007 Colchester Ins. www.colchester.ac.uk (01206) 712000 Diploma Foundation Course Art and Design (Merit) 1993-2004 Ipswich School www.ipswich.suffolk.sch.uk (01473) 408300 A2 History A2 English A2 Classics AS Art GCSE History English Literature English Language Art DT Biology Chemistry Physics French
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Music: I play the piano (9 yrs), attend concerts, discover new artists. Art: read about art and culture, go to exhibitions internationally, attend culture events, establish friendships with artists, life drawing, interested in distinction of fine art + design. Literature: read books on culture, design and philosophy. Cinema: interested in short film, music films, visualisations, contemporary directors, established masters, industry, have done a dissertation on Kubrick’s movie publicity. Other interests: yoga, jogging, swimming. Current trends in design, technology, and science, how they relate to movements and philosophies. Inform myself REFERENCES AVAILABLE