Profile

Friendly, reliable and keen to learn. I thrive working as part of a group and I'm a strong team player who can think on his feet. My amicable nature, adaptability and passion for the moving image suits the animation, motion graphics and VFX environment. I take great pride in my work, enjoy what I do and aim to achieve the highest standards possible. I am well organised, self motivated and have a strong set of artistic, conceptual and technical skills.

Key Skills

+ First class degree in Digital Animation BA (Hons). + Awarded first prize for directing and compositing an animation entitled
When I grow up for Bristol's Chance of a Lifetime CND film competition.

+ Compositing for independent feature film The Otherworld. + Matte painting and compositing for a MA student film Gone. + Completion of Kernel, our CG animated short film. My roles included
compositing, designing, animating and editing.

+ Direction of our cinematography project The Hoovering. + Good working knowledge of Maya, Nuke and Mocha. + Proficiency in After Effects and Photoshop. + One year spent on an Illustration degree learning core skills such as
colour and composition, visual narrative and conceptual thinking.

+ Strong observational skills and attention to detail. + Ability to meet deadlines. Good at problem solving. Education
2009-12 University College Falmouth: BA Digital Animation (1st Class) 2008-09 University College Falmouth: Level 1 BA Illustration 2007-08 City College Brighton & Hove: Art Foundation (Merit) N.C.F.E. in Film 2003-05 Brighton, Hove & Sussex Sixth Form College A levels: Photography (A), Art (B), Psychology (C) 1998-03 Warden Park School: GCSEs (7 x As, 1 x B in Art, 1 x C in French)

Work

Aug 2012

Design and artwork for a wedding anniversary invitation. Duties included: Teaching him After Effects and Flash. Making a stop motion animation short film with him.

Early 2012 P.A. Working with a teenager who has learning difficulties.

Mid 2010 Work exchange in Europe. Preparing and serving food for guests, cleaning and gardening in France. Farming and building at an eco farm in Croatia. Re-building an attic floor in Germany. Early 2010 Logo design for the website: www.secretguitarteacher.com. 2005 10 Self employed guitar teacher. Duties included: Encouraging and effective communication used to enhance the students progression at playing guitar. Exercising a friendly, patient and positive approach. Good planning, organisational and time management skills. Nov 07-08 Debenhams Store. Christmas temp sales assistant. Jan-Sept 07 Dockerills Hardware. Full time sales assistant. Duties included: Providing excellent customer service, working effectively as a team, cutting keys and materials for customers, giving advice on products and making special orders. Oct-Dec 06 Data Partnership Solutions. Call centre operative. Duties included: Having an excellent phone manner. Working well in a high pressure competitive environment. Dec 05-Oct 06 C-Side Ltd. Flyer Distributor. Oct 04-Mar 06 CO-OP. Part time sales assistant.

Interests

Films, visual effects, animation, photography, art, music, reading, writing, travelling, socialising, guitar, tennis, cycling, surfing, juggling.

References

Available on request.