January 2016 – Present: James Pascoe Group, Auckland, NZ

// Full Time Senior Graphic Designer – an in-house studio role, working alongside the studio manager & mac operators to create catalogues, point of sale, social media advertising and all promotional material for brands such as Goldmark NZ, Goldmark Australia, Stevens, Pascoes, Stewart Dawsons and Whitcoulls. I am also heavily involved in the design work and production for the Whitcoulls Fashion Stationery brand, Noted.

 

August 2015 - December 2015:

// My husband and I travelled around the UK and Europe in a campervan that we renovated ourselves. We blogged our journey at www.whippytours.jimdo.com

 

March 2015 – August 2015: Ledgard Jepson, South Yorkshire, UK

// Full Time Intermediate Artworker Role – working closely with the production manager as well as independently gaining strong skills in proof reading, editing and print production. Assisted in the production of publications for UK brands such as Historic England, Schofield and Sims, Birmingham Museums, Barnsley Council and Barnsley NHS

 

January 2012 - January 2015: Pumpt Advertising, Auckland, NZ

// Full Time Intermediate Graphic Design Role working predominantly in print production. My role included the sole production of in-store magazines for nationally well recognised brands such as Hardy’s, Palmers Garden Centre, Fishing in Godzone, Living & Giving and Bestbuys. I was also heavily involved in the production of flyers, brochures and in-store advertising (POS) for brands such as Subway NZ, Flooring Xtra and Music Works.

 

2014: Freelance Design Work

// Kitchens With Sole – company branding including logo, business cards and vehicle signage

// MHT conference folder design

// Alter Ego Nail Salon – company branding including logo, business cards and pricing

// Operatunity Daytime Concerts & Travel - ongoing work creating flyers, posters, press advertising and web elements

 

2008-2011: Whitecliffe College of Art and Design

// Bachelor of Fine Arts (Graphic Design)

          

2010: Advanced Diploma of Art and Design (Graphic Design)

          

2010: Freelance design work

// Emily Cameron Photography – Brand, business cards and portfolio

// Louisa Gooneratne – Wedding Package – Invites, place cards and seating chart

 

2010: 30 hour internship with Rocket Design

// Assisted with Brand development, sign design and client meeting

 

2006-2011: Chocolate Earth NZ Limited

// Front of house barista and cake design assistant

 

2006: Travelled independently around USA, Britain and Europe

 

2005-2006: Autobahn Cafe

// Cashier, waitress and trainee supervisor

 

2005: Rangitoto College - Level 3 NCEA 

// 7th Form award for excellence in Graphics

// Stage Challenge set design and makeup (first place in NZ)

// Wearable Arts costume design and performance

// Peer Support Leader