5 Holly Bank, Turton, Bolton, BL7 0LP
07790 916 754
EDUCATION
2013 – 2016 University of Manchester
BA (hons) in Graphic Design
Included -
Advertising
Illustration
Print
Motion Graphics
Turton High School Media Arts College
A Levels 2013
English Lang A
Film Studies B
Graphic Design A
GCSE’s 2011
Cs - A*s in Creative & Media Diploma, History, Spanish, Music, full R.E course and all A’s in core subjects, including Triple Sciences.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Graphic/website Design job in Blackburn 2017
www.dgdesigns.com
Employer: Dave Ronson
I have worked with a team in designing parts of the website for a new Creative Arts centre. We often worked under pressure and with a busy schedule, and for a period of time my work was voluntary. Working there has developed my communication skills, and also my skills in Photoshop, Fireworks and other design programs.
2 Week optional placement at D-room Design Communications Bolton 2016
www.d-room.co.uk
Employer: Darren Smith
I had to for the first time pitch ideas to a team for a number of plans, small and large, and contribute to the final making of some of these. I gained lots of information from here, some due to my asking, which helped me learn about what different situations in the design workplace could be like.
INTERESTS
Film-making and promotion – In my spare time I have made lots of short live-action films with friends and animations using Flash, designing film posters and even DVD covers for them.
Acting - I have attended many drama workshop courses at the Octagon Theatre, and whilst still even quite young, featured in a village pantomime as a key role as well as in school productions.
Creative writing and drawing – I also enjoy writing short stories, novels and comic books, which I also have done at home. Throughout my youth I have also travelled to Manchester to take part in a Creative Writing course at the Bridgewater Hall.
Music – As well as having particular interests and experience in making electronic music, I can also play the piano (grade 4), and the guitar.
Sport – Over the years I have taken part in the school swimming gala, showing my determination to contribute to a greater goal, and have been part of a local karate club.
SKILLS
Language – Can speak good Spanish and learning Japanese.
Driving – Full clean driving licence
Two References available on request.
LETTER OF APPLICATION
I am writing to apply for the job of Senior Graphic Designer, as seen advertised in the Guardian. The opportunity presented is one that I would not like to miss, and I believe I would be a great candidate for it - as well as having a lot of experience in Graphic Design and a great education in the field; I also have the range of skills and the creative mind to take up an important role in a range of different projects.
A key role in the development and promotion of a new Arts Centre, whilst co-operating with a busy team I have had strong, useful experience using my skills in Photoshop, Indesign and Fireworks, within Graphic Design and Website Design. I can present a detailed portfolio easily on request, from this and from my degree course in Graphic Design.
Besides this course, my past achievements include A’s in Graphic Design and English Language at College, and the equivalent to 17 GCSE’s (C’s to A*’s). These GCSE’s include A’s in Maths, English and all three Sciences, and a B in the Creative & Media Diploma.
Since I was young I have been interested in this field; throughout and since my childhood I have completed many personal Media and Creative Writing projects including writing two full-length novels and completing a 30 minute animation with a DVD cover and poster.
I have the motivation to work successfully alone, and also my past experience shows that I have the communication skills necessary to work effectively within a team. Having a range of skills, I can succeed in whatever tasks may be presented to me. I am conscientious, hard-working and reliable, having the ability to think outside the box.
My personal attributes, experience and knowledge ensure that I will make a dynamic impact in this role.
Yours Sincerely
Gabriel McPhillips
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