Curriculum Vitae - 2012
Neil Chester
24 Paget Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands. B376UE
Mobile Phone: 07515 529 740
E-mail Address: neilchester@hotmail.com |
Website Address: www.neilchester.co.uk
An eager and versatile artist of many trades; over ten years experience with mixed media, art software and action-planned inspiration.
My Interest in graphic / illustrative design evolves around composition, detail, and uses for new innovative ideas.
There is a variable science to marketing visuals but originality adds the edge.
The greatest thrills in my life come from thinking 'I made that'.
Graphic work experience has taught me to pitch and deliver client needs and my people skills in general help that talent go the extra mile.
Most recent exploits consist of a removals and transit network website; Moovit.co.uk. Artwork pieces to feature on rock-band The Whiskey Syndicate Lp/merchandise, and British Heart Foundation charity event merchandise.
Previous projects include awareness / design campaigns, signage and websites for UK events and businesses.
Much of my work can be viewed via / on my website: neilchester.co.uk
| Skills & Assets: | |
| The Basics: - Resourceful and self sufficient. - Able to work as part of a group and independently. - Can follow instructions to optimize limitations (i.e. time and costs). - Fast learner with initiative. - Polite demeanour and customer friendly. - Punctual, dependable and honest. |
Optional computer skills (Specifically within digital media): Several+ years experience with two-dimensional packages - Adobe Photoshop - Adobe Image Ready - Adobe Illustrator - Adobe Dreamweaver - Previous history of Dogwaffle, Corel and Quark Express. |
PC Windows Familiar: |
Fluent in Time and Effects based programs: - Adobe Premiere Pro - Adobe After Effects - Adobe Flash - Adobe Audition |
| General Microsoft Office Knowledge |
Can customise, upgrade and fix hardware on most PC components. |
| Employment History: | |
| Graphics, Illustration and Web Design: | |
| Minami-con Anime Convention Charity Event in support of The British Heart Foundation |
December 2011 to Present Day: |
| Illustrator / Artworker: Bag Plate Black and White artworker. |
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| Reference: Philip Laskey: Laskey712@btinternet.com | |
| The Whiskey Syndicate Live Rock Band | June 2011 to Present Day: |
| Illustrator / Artworker: E.P design, L.P design, Fabric Print and Visual Campaign. |
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| Reference: Anthony Wright: 07881 497472. | |
| Moovit.co.uk Removals / Transit Network | September 2011 to December 2011: |
| Graphic Designer and Web Designer: Graphic Campaign, Profile Awareness, CSS, Web Space Maintenance, Vehicle Signage. |
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| Reference: Gary Ennis: 07983 362 955. | |
| Red Reel Productions Photographer | May 2010 to Present Day: |
| Web Designer: Advertising, Profile Awareness, Web Space Maintenance, Photograph Manipulation and Archive. |
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| Reference: Richard Robinson: 07881464155. | |
| The OASIS Alternative Fashion Store 110 - 114 Corporation Street, Birmingham City Centre |
April 2009 to October 2010: |
| Graphic Designer and PR Consultant: Corporate Advertising, Profile Awareness, Design and Print Management, Ordering, Vector Mapping. |
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| Reference: General Manager Paul Lewis through The Oracle reception: 0121 (Birmingham ext.) 233 4488. | |
| Vixen Couture Level 3, The OASIS, 110-114 Corporation Street, Birmingham City Centre |
April 2009 to October 2010: |
| Graphic / Web Designer and PR Consultant : Corporate Profile, Advertising Campaign, Vector Maping, Raster Photo-manipulation, Web Space Maintanence. |
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| Reference: Store Manager and Co. Owner Dawn Lewis in-store: 0121 (Birmingham ext.) 710 5428. | |
| The Cosplay Cruise Community Event | February 2010 to April 2010: |
| Web Designer: Advertising, Profile Awareness, Web Space Maintenance. |
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| Reference: Co-Chairmen Keith Thomson: 0785400455, and Matt Kamen: 07906343996. | |
| Customer Service, Retail, Admin andSales: | |
| Argos - Homegroup LTD. Catalogue Superstore 7-10 Wulfrun Square, The Wulfrun Centre, Wolverhampton, WV1 3HF. |
November 2011 to January 2012: |
| Sales and Retail Assistant: Customer Service, Stock Checking, Shop-floor and Window Merchandising, Warehouse experience. |
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| Reference: Any Team Leader or Store Manager (David Hughes): 01902 313850. | |
| Complete Entertainment EXchange (C.E.X) Unit 52A Mander Centre, Wolverhampton. |
August 2006 to March 2011: |
| Sales and Retail Assistant: Customer Service, Stock Transferral, Shop-floor and Window Merchandising, E-Commerce, Stock Checks and Auditing, Goods Buy-In's, All Items Testing, Till experience. |
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| Reference: Please Contact our customer care office currently operating through email: WeCare@WeBuy.com | |
| Dillons - One Stop 128a High Street. Cosehill. |
June 2002 until September 2002: |
| Retail Assistant: Stock Administration, Stock Checking, Merchandising, Customer Services, Till experience. |
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| Coach Hotel 46 High Street . Cosehill. |
June 2002 until September 2002: |
| Barman, Head Barman, Acting Bar Manager: Customer Service, Loss Monitoring, Stock Checking and Ordering, Till and Waiting experience. |
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| Argos Distributors LTD. Store 73 Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre, Chelmsley Wood. |
November 2001 until January 2002: |
| Sales Assistant: Stock Administration, Warehouse, Stock Distribution, Sales Assistant, Customer Services. |
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| Balti Source Curry Club Group House, Kitts Green. |
August 2001 until October 2001: |
| Salesman: Restaurant Spokesperson, Door-To-Door Salesman / Canvasser, Telephone Representative. |
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| Work Experience: | |
| Between the years of 1998 and 2001: • Print Land & The Art Of Subtleties: Group House, Kitts Green • The Design Advantage: Birmingham Business Park, Solihull • Harrison Design Studios: The Big Peg, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham City Centre |
Placement duties included: Company Secretary, Clientele Pitch, Presentation Mounting. Corporate Ident, Logo Design, Brochure / Menu / Advice Layouts, Interior Art. Supporting Illustration, Editing, Proofing Documents. Digital Photography, Image manipulation, Scanning, Printing, Digital Arts Software Training. 2001 Graphic Ident design for Club DéMON Birmingham. |
Education:
University of Wolverhampton
Graduate class of June 2007
Second Class (1st Division) Bachaelor of Arts - Animation - degree / diploma.
The City Technology College
PO Box 1017, Cooks Lane, Kingshurst, Birmingham, West Midlands, B376NZ.
Between September 2000 and June 2002:
GNVQ Advanced Art & Design - 2 Year, 12 Unit Course: Distinction - (A/B)
I.T. Key skills: Database, Spreadsheets, Graphic Software and Word Processing
Between September 1995 and July 2000:
GNVQ Art & Design Distinction
GNVQ Science
GCSE English: Lit.
GCSE English: Lang.
GCSE Mathematics
GCSE D.T. Graphic Products
GCSE Spanish
GCSE History
Japanese Short Course