Mark Perkins - United Kingdom
About the artist
Member since 2008-06-26
PROFILE:
A Design and Visual Arts graduate from Liverpool John
Moore�s University. Gaining four years
experience in art and design with graphic communication and three years formal
training in advertising. Invaluable
experience gained from several successful freelance projects with numerous
companies.
Strengths
include:
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Strong verbal and
written communication skills with both clients and colleagues
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Enthusiastic to
consistently expand knowledge of new and current software programs
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Ability to work
both within a team environment as well as independently, effectively and
efficiently
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Able to solve
problems logically and use own initiative to gain maximum results
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High level of
experience and knowledge of Adobe Photoshop 3-CS2 and a good knowledge of
various image manipulation software packages, as well as good knowledge of most
Microsoft packages.
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Effectively manage
projects to successfully achieve objectives within defined timescales
CAREER HISTORY and ACHIEVEMENTS
Below
are several examples of freelance work I have completed both post and during my
degree. I also have experience of clerical/office work from my time working for
British Telecom in their Magna Park distribution centre between May 2000 &
April 2004 in my student breaks. Administrative roles and general office duties
at Thermo Fisher Scientific, Rugby, between October 2002 & January 2003. Office
and manual labour experience from Matalan Wincanton in Corby between August
2007 � present.
PTS (Plumbing Trading Supplies) &
JRD Industrial Design August
2006 � June 2007
Freelance Graphical and Interior Design
Implementation
of Poster campaign for new software and hardware changes in PTS business
structure. Interior and advertising work for JRD Design, working with CAD
designs to create realistic interior interpretations.
Bounce Back Europe Ltd.
February 2005 � June 2006
Freelance Graphical Business Solutions
Production
of all branding, marketing, advertising and business based materials,
including: A5 and A4 Brochures, Leaflet, Business stationery, Advertisements,
Exhibition Backdrops, Web site text and Company Logo and Re-branding.
A4e (Action for Employment)
May 2004 � November 2004
Graphic Designer
7 month contract free-lance, for a national employment
resource business, involving tight deadlines and various aspects of design.
Including; in-house advertisement work, design of company area brochure,
display and exhibition layouts and leaflets.
Miller & Miller Co, London December 2003 � April 2004
Freelance Advertising
Freelance
advertising project for a London
based advertising agency. End to end
project management, including all aspects of design procedures.
Vail
Williams, London September 2003 � October 2003
Freelance Designer
Independent
design implementation for a brochure to promote the properties of a London based estate agent
for office and industrial space:
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Regular liaison
with Client regarding brief and to ensure project was meeting the clients needs
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Defining and managing relevant materials to the highest standard
Knight Frank Ltd February 2003 � March 2003
Freelance Advertising
Hired
to produce three separate eye catching advertisements for industrial building
spaces in Warrington. All aspects of design were under my
direction, from initial research and on site photography, to final
advertisements ready for print in national publications.
Kilworth Springs Golf Club May 2001 � June 2001 & hired again for
same period in 2002, 2003, 2004 & 2005
Freelance Advertising
Original
advertisement and brochure designs created to promote annual golf championship.
Thermo Electron Corporation August 2000 � April 2003
Freelance Graphic Design &
Advertising
Originally employed to complete minor freelance graphic
work for company in mid 2000, feedback was so successful I have produced
numerous further pieces for this company through to mid 2003, including
exhibition backdrop designs, brochures, advertisements, information handouts,
and product guides with constant liaisons with client during the lifecycle of
the projects.
EDUCATION:
Liverpool John
Moore�s University: 2000 � 2003:
Bachelor of Arts with Honours Design and
Visual Studies in Advertising:
Year two overall mark: 66/100 Contextual Studies 64/100
Mackintosh Operating Studies 79/100 Design
and Professional Practice 73/100
Major Project One 72/100 Major Project Two 74/100
Dissertation 52/100 Overall mark 67/100
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Leicester College (Freeman�s Park Campus): 1999 � 2000
B.T.E.C National Diploma in Pre-Degree:
Foundation Studies in Art and Design:
Printing Merit Photography Distinction
Graphics Merit Dissertation Distinction
Major
Final Project Distinction Final Exhibition Distinction
Final
mark in Pre-Degree Foundation Art and Design Studies: Distinction
Lutterworth Grammar School and
Community College: 1997 � 1999
A � Levels:
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Graphic
Illustration and Design C
G.N.V.Q�s:
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Art and Design Merit
Lutterworth High School � Lutterworth
Grammar School: 1992 � 1997
Attaining
10 G.C.S.E�s - 2 A�s, 4 B�s including English and Maths and 4 C grades
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Date
of Birth: 25
October 1980
Marital
Status: Engaged
Mobility: Holder
of full clean driving licence for 8 years
Interests: Football,
Computers, Golf.
Skills
- Drawing
- Illustration
- Painting
- Digital Photography
- Traditional Photography
- Graphic Design
- Computer Graphics
- Desktop Publishing
- Art Direction
