Firestep/Impossible Kids, Manchester
Production Design Coordinator, October 2010 – Present
Coordinating, managing and general organising of all pre-production design for animated children’s programme to be broadcast in late 2011, amongst other general production coordinator duties.
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BBC 21cc, Salford
Freelance Workshop Facilitator, September 2010 – June 2011
Preparing and delivering animation workshops to young people at the BBC’s 21cc centre in Swinton, Salford.
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Youth Discovery Ventures, Manchester
Freelance Project Worker, July 2010 – September 2010
Preparing and delivering mobile arts activities to young people and their families at various creative, fun and participatory events.
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Kilogramme Animation, Manchester
Freelancer, May 2010 – August 2010
Working on various animated and design based client projects using different software and styles according to project needs.
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Media 19, Gateshead
DiGi 50+ Project Assistant, January 2010 – April 2010
Organising, preparing and co-delivering a range of computer and photography based workshops for people aged 50+ living in rural communities in Cumbria, Northumberland and North Yorkshire. Ensuring smooth running of the workshops, monitor its success and administering any paperwork in relation to the project.
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University of Sunderland, Sunderland
Visiting Lecturer, November 2009 – December 2009
Tutoring level 1 and 2 degree students on BA (Hons) Animation and Design course about theoretical and practical animation subjects and methods. Assisting students to complete core course modules and units.
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Community Service Volunteers, Preston
Creative Volunteer, June 2009 – September 2009
Working with detached young people aged 15 – 25 to engage them into work, education or training using different forms of media such as TV, Radio, Sound, Film, Design, Graphics, Art and/or Music etc.
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EnviroSystems UK Ltd., Preston
Design & Marketing Coordinator, November 2008 – July 2009
Promotional, marketing and brand design to create new and consistent image and personality for EnviroSystems and its sister companies. Coordination and client/supplier liaison relating to design and the marketing needs of the company including keeping within budgets and administration.
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Quay Animation Studio, Newcastle
Work Experience, April 2009
Working in Photoshop to manipulate detailed artwork for ongoing project and working in After Effects to compile/edit footage for community school project.
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The Gate Films, Manchester
Work Experience, March 2009
Aiding creative staff in creating test animations and films and generally being available as a spare pair of hands to help out when needed.
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Slinky Pictures Film and Animation, London
Work Experience/Runner, July 2007 – August 2007
Completing and submitting applications to film festivals such as L.I.A.F and B.A.F etc., distributing film reel and DVD packages in and around London and assisting studio production staff in daily duties such as updating contact information etc.
