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Qualifications & Skills

GCSES - Brownedge St Mary's High School: 2012-2017

  • English Language - 6/B

  • English Literature - 6/B

  • Mathematics - 7/A

  • Religious Education - A

  • Science - B

  • History - B

  • German - B

  • Art & Design - D

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A-Levels - Blackburn College: 2017-2019

  • Psychology - B

  • Fine Art - C

  • History - D

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Bachelor of Art & Animation - University of Central Lancashire: 2019-2022

  • First Class Degree BA Hons in Animation

  • Winner of the Craft Award 2022: Sponsored by Frontier IP Group PLC

  • Runner-up of the Enterprise Award 2022: Sponsored by Creative Lancashire

  • Winner of an Internship 2022: Kilogramme Animation Studio

  • Winner of a Mentorship 2022: Jackie Edwards of the BFI

Education:

Work Experience:

Freelance Animator: Jan 2019 - present

  • I introduce new clients through the commission process.

  • I provide informative queries to any queries they may have.

  • I stick to the brief they provide and offer frequent updates while I work.

  • I have never had an unsatisfied customer, and have multiple returning clients.

  • I run a Patreon page which maintains a close and positive relationship with more dedicated followers.

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Social and Digital Media Assistant - Farmers Guardian Magazine: May 2022 - Aug 2023

  • I assisted with admin tasks and data entry across a number of teams in the company, and efficiently work to the best standards.

  • I ensured that content from the website and physical magazine are posted on the socials, and I curate the content for each audience (Facebook, Twitter, etc). Impressions boosted to 2 million+ within 3 months of my employment.

  • I created the graphics for each post and respond to direct messages and comments by clients/viewers.

  • I assisted editors and writers by uploading stories to the website and scheduling them to post.

  • I assisted with #FARM24, the massively successful campaign which received 74 million impressions, earned #2 trending in the UK and #8 worldwide, and gained support from PM Rishi Sunak and celebrity chefs (Jamie Oliver, etc).

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Face Covering Creator: Mar-Nov 2020

  • In response to the shortage of masks when COVID-19 took hold, I utilised my sewing and craft hobby to create reusable, sustainable, and eco-friendly face coverings.

  • I launched a small business called 'Made By Rose' and created posters, which I advertised in my local area.

  • Soon, I had clients from around the UK purchasing my face coverings. Many of these clients were returning customers.

  • I provided these face coverings at a small price, ensuring as many people as possible had access to them.

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Shop Assistant - Holland House Farm Shop: June-Dec 2018

  • I was required to routinely clean all areas of the shop, ensuring proper hygiene in both the kitchen and main customer area.

  • I developed my customer service skills and worked quickly when there was a large line.

  • Often, I was borrowed by other areas of the garden centre and cafe to help out; this developed my skills in gardening, maintenance, and customer service.

  • I was trusted to care for the shop alone on many occasions, and dealt with reorganising and stocking shelves.

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Colleague - Active Nation Leisure Centre, Chorley: June 2018

  • I was tasked with designing posters and staff profiles across the three leisure centres in the area.

  • I developed my customer service skills and worked in a team to maintain the upkeep of several areas of the centre.

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Trainee Graphic Designer - Farmers Guardian Magazine: June 2016

  • I assisted with the design of the website and graphics for the weekly publication.

  • I was encouraged to animate a short animation for the site's 404 error page.

  • I worked both individually and with a team.

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Trainee Store Colleague - Pets At Home: June 2016

  • I built and developed knowledge of pet care, assisting colleagues with feeding and cleaning of fish, reptiles, and small mammals.

  • I ensured I had knowledge of the products sold, so I could advise customers correctly on food, cleaning, and play products.

  • I ensured the store was clean and tidy at all times, and promoted responsible pet ownership amongst customers.

Skills & Expertise:

Key I.T. Skills:

  • ECDL - Distinction*

  • All Microsoft Products (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc)

  • ToonBoom Harmony

  • Paint Tool SAI

  • Hitfilm Express

  • Adobe Premiere Pro

  • Canva

  • SproutSocial

  • Affino

  • Wyvern

  • Kreatio

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Animation Festivals Selected For:

  • Animart Festival 2021 - Book of Time

  • Animart Festival 2022 - Cerberus

  • Animation Marathon 2022 - Cerberus

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Key Areas of Responsibility:

  • High School Senior Prefect

  • High School Councillor

  • Equalities Group Founder

  • Member of Blackburn College's LGBT Group

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Hobbies & Interests:

  • Crafts

  • Baking

  • Online puzzle game creator

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