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Space planning, AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max, Vecorworks, Creative concept development, Adobe creative suite, Photoshop, Photography, Model making, Customer service, Team work

Correction grammar, spelling & punctuation errors. Reliable, punctual, hard worker, eager to learn.

Camera proficiency

• Highly proficient in DSLRs (especially Canon 7D), Sony XDCAM EX3, Canon XL-1.
• Genuine passion and interest in Cinematography.
• Extensive knowledge of various lenses both old and new
• Keen interest and experience in still photography.

Editing and Post Production

• Very experienced with Final Cut Pro
• Have personal computer for editing
• Good understanding of colour correcting, colour grading, sound mixing and sound editing

Ability to work successfully as a member of a team

• Enjoy working in both team environments and independently.
• Professional attitude in all areas of work and dealing with cast and crew.
• Understands the dedication required for filmmaking and is able to give 110% at all times.

Still Media

• Experienced with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom 3.
• Experienced with wedding photography, still life photography and many behind the scenes and set photography for film sets.

Leadership skills

• Used to organizing and managing cast and crew along with various shoots.

Self motivation/management

• Highly motivated and used to working long hours until vision is achieved.
• Ability to network effectively.
• Enthusiastic participation in professional development and ongoing workplace learning.

Creativity

• Good understanding of structure and narrative.
• Making bold decisions in editing.
• Experiments with different ways of visual storytelling.

I use various software such as: Maya 3D, Boujou, Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, Final Cut and Color for visual effects, editing and animation.

I shoot my projects with a DSLR and I am confident in my photography and cinematography skills.

I am very capable of directing and leading a project from concept to completion.

Please check out my profile from some examples of my student works.

Thank you very much.

Holds a Ba (Hons) Degree in Graphic Design from the UK

Foundation Diploma in Graphic Design

Featured and published work in the Dieline

Fluid in Adobe Photoshop cs4, Adobe Illustrator cs4, Adobe Indesign cs4,

Text Processing Skills

My main work history would be in Retail, Administration and Customer Service.  I believe the skills acquired from these roles - meeting, greeting and sustaining excellent relationships with clients/customers, proficiency in using and adapting to different computer systems, filing, general errands, being efficient and more - are applicable in all industries so I believe I am extremely adaptable and love to pick up new skills in whatever role I am allocated to. 

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe AfterEffects

Adobe Light room

Maya

Cinema 4D

Final Cut Pro

Photography - Digital and Film

Technical skills

• Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Macromedia freehand
• Final Cut Pro
• Adobe After Effects
• Microsoft Office
• Basic knowledge of adobe Indesign

Technical skills

• Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Macromedia freehand
• Final Cut Pro
• Adobe After Effects
• Microsoft Office
• Basic knowledge of adobe Indesign

Visual Arts

• Finalist: Trash to Fashion Awards 2006, men’s wear section.
• Costume Props Maker for Power Rangers 14th season, at Studio West. (2005-2006) –Making stunt and hero Costume Props: EVA Body Armour, Leather work, Characters worked on:  Shorgs, Mid Season Rangers Armour and ‘White Ranger’
• Costume Props Maker for Power Rangers 13th season, at Studio West.

 (2004-2005) - Making stunt and hero Costume Props: Body Suiting in Latex Rubber, Eva and Plasterzote Carving and patterning, textural preparations for surfaces, Leather work.  Mold preparation and casting preparations and attachments.

Characters worked on: ‘Gruumm’, ‘Doggy Cruger’, ‘Troobian forces’, ‘A Rangers’, ‘Shadow Ranger’ and ‘Morgana’, ‘White Ranger’.  

• Independent Designer and manufacture of Commissioned garments for performers in dance/performance arts.
• Entry of three Garments into the Trash to fashion Awards (2003)

Two of which gained first prizes in there categories.

• Construction of model Topography and Bridge for Grafton Gully Project Artwork (2003).
• Installation Display, Freeflow Open Day (2003).
• Bachelor of Visual Arts (UOA at MIT, Interdisciplinary Sculpture and Jewellery Major 2002).
• Work experience in prop construction with Gyro Constructivists (2003).
• Hero Gala Set design (2001).
• Hero Float Design and construction and performance in parade (2002).
• Hero Performer (1994-1995, 2002).
• Publishing Student Magazine for MIT (2001-2002).
• Winner of the Leabank Art Supplies, Level 5000 Drawing Awarded, (1999).
• Drag performances at various venues and private parties (1994-2002).
• Exhibition: Eclipse @ the Depot 22 Jan - 2 Feb 06

People Skills

• Co-Founded the Friends of Friends Group  (1997).
• Customer Service Skills,
  • Restaurant & Bar Service
  • Reception (Cross Cultural in Student Services Centre)
  • Phone
  • Cash Handling
• Harassment Officer MIT (2002-2003).
• Student Representative For Visual Arts School (1999-2001).
• Complaints Contact MIT.
• Academic Appeals Committee Member (2000-2002).
• Mentor for new Students to MIT (1999-2003).
• Mentor Trainer and Facilitator of mentor Training in Leadership, groups Handling Skills and Communications Skills. (2000-2003).
• Peer Tutor.
• Personal Assistant to Office Manager in day to day running of Student Services Centre and North Campus Office MIT (2001-2003).
• Liaise with Department Representative in arranging Bookings and various changes throughout timetables for Mentor Orientation Week.
• 1 year as Customer Sales Representative for Schools at Scientific Supplies LTD, arranged orders, processing and complaints and returns.
• Hero Float co-ordination for team to construct and decorate also worked with Joshna La Trobe on choreography to her music and coached the performers for the float.  (2000)
• Arranged Rosters for Tours during Mentor Orientation Week At MIT
• 1 year training two Apprentices while 2nd chef at a function centre
• Training of waiting staff at various restaurants
• Sold flag on the behalf of the Pride Centre to raise money for the community. (1998)
• Creating and maintaining Filing System for Mentor Program.
• Developed and publishing of Tour Guide for MIT Mentor Tours (2000-2003)
• Developing and in-house publishing of Mentor Training Manual (2002)
• Arranged Staffing for Tours (2002-2003)
• Co-developed Mentor Trainer and Facilitation of mentor Training in Leadership, Group Handling Skills and Communications Skills. (2000-2003)
• Hero Float co-ordination, sponsorship and reporting (2000)
• Maintained Office Procedures and assisted Office Manager in day to day running of Student Services Centre and Office MIT (2001-2003)
• 2 years Function Planning and Setup
• 2 years Co-ordinator/Editor of Student Magazine TranzMIT, in-house publication for students.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Computer Skills, IBM and Mac Competent
  • Word
  • MS Publisher
  • Excel
  • Power point
  • Internet Explorer
  • MYOB
  • Photoshop
  • SAGE 100
• Basic Accounting (MYOB)