CHRIS TWINE - BRIEF CV
D.O.B.:13/07/76
e: chris.twine@hotmail.co.uk
w: www.internetfolio.co.uk
PROFILE
A graduate in Design, Technology & Business BSc. (Hons.) with over 5 years experience in the application of design for businesses. Work in product design aswell as 2D image creation as a marketing tool.
KEY SKILLS
Design software: Photoshop CS, Quark Xpress, InDesign, Dreamweaver MX, studying: AutoCAD, Rhino
Video/ DVD production - Premiere, Encore, Cubasis.
Office I.T.: Microsoft Office, Internet/Intranet, Email.
Multiple applications to achieve marketing goals.
Communication.
Problem solving.
EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS
2009 - 2011:___________Portsmouth University. MA Design for Digital Media.
1995 -1998: ___________Plymouth University . BSc. Hons: Design, Technology and Business.
1992 -1994: ___________Havant College . A-Levels: Maths, French and Business.
1984 -1992: ___________Portsmouth Grammar School . 10 GCSEs.
ADDITIONAL
2006: Website design qualification : Clait 2, South Downs College .
1998: UK Sailing Academy Instructor Training Course.
Windsurfing + Sailing teaching certificates.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
FREELANCE DESIGN WORK (Jan ’04 - present)
Creation to print of posters, business cards, flyers, corporate logos, calendars, websites, image manipulation, digital photography and copywriting to assist marketing.
Short client list: LCM, Finn McCools, RSC, All Par One, Tophams Hotel, Walco Ltd.
Main tasks: business generation, creating and finalising artwork files, organisation of printing and delivery. Dealing with ongoing changes and client requirements.
Portfolio website online at: www.internetfolio.co.uk
Further study: web design course in ‘ Dreamweaver ’
Video editing packages ‘ Premiere ’ and ‘ Encore ’
Course: Product design ’ AutoCad ’ and seminar on Solidworks 3D.
CARTE BLANCHE GREETINGS LTD.(Apr ’03 - Jan ’04) Graphic Designer & Artworker
Responsibilities: Card designs - responsible for card artworking – diecuts, shines, emboss etc.
Responsibility for the style of new ranges and packaging design.
Achievements: Diversification from initial role to design and artwork on 3D products.
Designs for exhibition stands.
RISK & STATISTICAL CONSULTING (Sep ’02 – Apr ’ 03)IT Support & Web Designer
Responsibilities: Solving computer software/ hardware problems. Ongoing design and production of marketing material for brochures, flyers and mail-outs. Oversee and develop web presence.
Achievements: Design of presentation foils. Main brochure design. Web presence: www.risksc.co.uk
Company flyer design for seminars and meetings. All corporate stationery.
CASTLE PRINTERS Ltd. (Jan’ 02 - Sep’02) Graphic Designer
Responsibilities: To provide a full design and print consultancy using traditional design and print methods. i.e: design to plate to litho press.
Achievements: Design creation of all projects: designs, proofs, mock-ups and final artwork.
Redevelopment and renovation of design studio to provide a professional consultation room.
CONTRACT WORK (May ’01 - Jan ’02)
Octagon Sports Promotion / 24 Dogs.com / Edson Europe - Sales Engineer Sales work
FEREF Ltd.(Feb’01 - May’01) Graphic Designer
Responsibilities: Contribute design and content ideas to senior directors.
Design of advertising banners for web. Digital photography for merchandise, film promotion or client feedback. Achievements: Idea presentation for new business creation; Image manipulation for packaging covers for videos, games, DVD’s.
GREY Ltd.(Nov’00 - Feb’01) Production Executive
Responsibilities: Managing the delivery of artwork and film to print-houses or clients.
Achievements: Design and mock-up of inserts for magazines. Trafficking/ copyrighting/ proof-reading and employing outside skills i.e.artworkers and photographers).
TRAVEL GAP YEAR – AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND (July ’99 – Aug ’00) Sailing Instructor
Defence Maritime Services - DMS in Sydney ; Direct Marketing for White Marketing, Perth .
CEGA Ltd. (Oct ’98 - June ’99) Insurance Sales Officer
Responsibilities: Effective sales of travel insurance policies + Medical screening
Achievements: Reaching high sales targets and familiarisation with specialist sales database software.
SHORE WATERSPORTS
INTERESTS / ACHIEVEMENTS
Windsurfing, surfing. Product Design/ Invention.
2006 - 35 mile charity bike ride in Oxford : Anthony Nolan Trust.
1999 - 2000: Working Holiday ; Teaching sailing – Australia .
Hampshire Cricket and Hockey youth teams.
REFERENCES Available on request
