Qualifications & Skills
GCSES - Brownedge St Mary's High School: 2012-2017
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English Language - 6/B
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English Literature - 6/B
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Mathematics - 7/A
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Religious Education - A
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Science - B
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History - B
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German - B
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Art & Design - D
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A-Levels - Blackburn College: 2017-2019
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Psychology - B
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Fine Art - C
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History - D
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Bachelor of Art & Animation - University of Central Lancashire: 2019-2022
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First Class Degree BA Hons in Animation
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Winner of the Craft Award 2022: Sponsored by Frontier IP Group PLC
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Runner-up of the Enterprise Award 2022: Sponsored by Creative Lancashire
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Winner of an Internship 2022: Kilogramme Animation Studio
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Winner of a Mentorship 2022: Jackie Edwards of the BFI
Education:
Work Experience:
Freelance Animator: Jan 2019 - present
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I introduce new clients through the commission process.
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I provide informative queries to any queries they may have.
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I stick to the brief they provide and offer frequent updates while I work.
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I have never had an unsatisfied customer, and have multiple returning clients.
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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
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I assisted with admin tasks and data entry across a number of teams in the company, and efficiently work to the best standards.
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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.
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I created the graphics for each post and respond to direct messages and comments by clients/viewers.
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I assisted editors and writers by uploading stories to the website and scheduling them to post.
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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
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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.
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I launched a small business called 'Made By Rose' and created posters, which I advertised in my local area.
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Soon, I had clients from around the UK purchasing my face coverings. Many of these clients were returning customers.
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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
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I was required to routinely clean all areas of the shop, ensuring proper hygiene in both the kitchen and main customer area.
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I developed my customer service skills and worked quickly when there was a large line.
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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.
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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
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I was tasked with designing posters and staff profiles across the three leisure centres in the area.
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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
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I assisted with the design of the website and graphics for the weekly publication.
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I was encouraged to animate a short animation for the site's 404 error page.
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I worked both individually and with a team.
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Trainee Store Colleague - Pets At Home: June 2016
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I built and developed knowledge of pet care, assisting colleagues with feeding and cleaning of fish, reptiles, and small mammals.
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I ensured I had knowledge of the products sold, so I could advise customers correctly on food, cleaning, and play products.
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I ensured the store was clean and tidy at all times, and promoted responsible pet ownership amongst customers.
Skills & Expertise:
Key I.T. Skills:
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ECDL - Distinction*
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All Microsoft Products (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc)
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ToonBoom Harmony
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Paint Tool SAI
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Hitfilm Express
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Adobe Premiere Pro
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Canva
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SproutSocial
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Affino
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Wyvern
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Kreatio
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Animation Festivals Selected For:
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Animart Festival 2021 - Book of Time
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Animart Festival 2022 - Cerberus
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Animation Marathon 2022 - Cerberus
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Key Areas of Responsibility:
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High School Senior Prefect
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High School Councillor
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Equalities Group Founder
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Member of Blackburn College's LGBT Group
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Hobbies & Interests:
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Crafts
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Baking
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Online puzzle game creator