Experience

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  Waltham Forest College

  • United Kingdom
  • Education Administration Programs
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Creative Industries Manager

    • Jul 2018 - Present

  • Creative Industries Team Leader

    • Nov 2017 - Jul 2018

  • Senior Digital Design Lecturer

    • Aug 2017 - Nov 2017

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  Infinite Kreationz Ltd

  • London, England, United Kingdom

  • Proprietor/Kreative Director

    • Apr 1999 - Present
    • London, England, United Kingdom

    Liaising on a commission basis with an excess of 100 different clients to create a wide range of visual communications under the name of Infinite Kreationz; an online digital design company I established in April 1999. This type of creative work includes: illustration, graphic design, corporate identity, publicity/exhibition materials, brochures/magazines, website development and overall print production to set deadlines and budget based client provided briefs. To view examples of Kreative work produced, please visit: www.infinitekreationz.com

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  The London College UCK (University College Kensington)

  • Notting Hill, London

  • Graphic Design Course Leader

    • Sep 2015 - Aug 2017
    • Notting Hill, London

    As Course Leader at The London College UCK (University College Kensington) I am responsible for the development, teaching and management of the HND in Graphic Design Course, which requires me to ensure the successful delivery of the course through the effective management of all the resources available. I’m also required to take a proactive role in promoting and marketing the course to help ensure the effective and efficient recruitment of students so that recruitment targets are met, whilst continually monitoring the quality of teaching and learning on the course in line with the University College's policies and procedures.

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  Barnsley College & UCB (University Campus Barnsley)

  • Barnsley

  • H.E Pathway Leader & F.E Graphic Design Lecturer

    • Oct 2011 - Jul 2015
    • Barnsley

    As a FE Lecturer and HE Pathway Leader I deliver, monitor and assess a number of NVQ and BTEC accredited units/courses to Post 16 young people. The units/courses at Levels 3, 4 and 5 include: Digital Image Capturing & Editing, Image Manipulation using Computer Applications, Website Design and 3D Design Techniques & Animation. As part of my current teaching role it is also my duty and responsibility to record and update student records and registers via Pro-Monitor and QLS Online Registers and compile Schemes of Work, Lesson Plans, engaging Assignment Briefs and dual platform Teaching Resources for each of the modules and units I teach. The experiences and skills I’ve gained and further developed since being employed by Barnsley College include; classroom management, positive rapport with fellow colleagues’ and students, plus creating ILT teaching resources for Moodle and Uni-Learn.

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  KMP (Kelvin Media Productions)

  • Sheffield, United Kingdom

  • Media Tutor

    • Mar 2010 - Sep 2010
    • Sheffield, United Kingdom

    As Media Tutor I was required to further develop and deliver ASDAN Expressive Arts Award educational programmes to vulnerable Post 16 young people that otherwise would be NEETs (Not in Employment, Education or Training). The accredited courses I delivered included; Graphic Design, Film Production, Animation and Digital Photography, that incorporated Personal/Social Development, Basic, Key and Life Skills.

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  Norton College Sheffield

  • Sheffield, United Kingdom

  • Animation Tutor

    • May 2010 - Jun 2010
    • Sheffield, United Kingdom

    As a Protocol National Ltd Lecturer I delivered a Level 1 Foundation Media Studies course in Animation to Post 16 young people some of which suffered from MLD (Mild Learning Difficulties) which required the students to be engaged in every aspect of the course to help engage and foster their personal and social development. The course included: Animation Theology, Storyboarding, Stop Motion Techniques, Digital Photography, Computer Applications and critical thinking relevant to the subject area.

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  Sheffield Futures

  • Sheffield, United Kingdom

  • Freelance Graphic/Web Designer/Tutor

    • Jun 2007 - Apr 2010
    • Sheffield, United Kingdom

    The duties and responsibilities for this post required me to provide Sheffield Futures funded projects with a full range of high quality illustration, graphic and website design tutoring services that included, the design of static and electronic publicity material to attract the specific target market/audience of disaffected young people aged 13 - 19 years into enrolling onto the graphic and website design course, plus overall course preparation, planning, health and safety risk assessments, course delivery, progress reports, evaluation and report compilation.

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  NonStop Events Ltd

  • Sheffield, United Kingdom

  • Managing Director

    • Jun 2008 - Dec 2008
    • Sheffield, United Kingdom

    The nature of my work as Managing Director compassed the development of fundamental strategic elements in establishing an entertainment company from its embryonic stages through to delivery of professional services to the public /clients. These experiences ranged from; legal company establishment, project management and delivery, overseeing fundraising and sponsorship campaigns, marketing, promotion and P.R for events/festivals, liaisons with artist agencies, government authorities, and private sector companies.

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  The Home Office Border & Immigration Agency

  • Sheffield, United Kingdom

  • Immigration Officer

    • Jan 2007 - Jun 2008
    • Sheffield, United Kingdom

    I oversaw a variety of operational casework including: researching and analysing information: making decisions on clients visa applications: dealing with correspondence: inputting data: creating and maintaining databases and project plans on an individual basis and as part of a team to deliver a high quality service within deadlines whilst working under pressure.

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  Sheffield Galleries & Museums Trust

  • Sheffield, United Kingdom

  • Freelance Digital Artist

    • Jul 2007 - Jan 2008
    • Sheffield, United Kingdom

    To create online resources for teacher focused content, based on past and existing projects and exhibitions at SG&MT. Creating static and animated banners using Adobe and Macromedia software whilst checking accessibility compliance, copyright and metadata within individual SG&MT learning journeys prior to them being published online. Overall sourcing and uploading of images, text, videos, audio and hyperlinks to the www.mylearning.org website.

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  The NonStop Foundation

  • Sheffield, United Kingdom

  • Co-Founder/Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

    • Mar 1997 - Jun 2006
    • Sheffield, United Kingdom

    The nature of my work as Co-Founder and C.E.O included; fostering the fundamental parts in creating and then further developing a successful community based arts organisation from its conception. These ranged from; legal company and project establishment, fundraising and development, marketing and promotion, liaisons with artists, clients, interaction with private and public sector companies, funding organisations here in the U.K and abroad. Additionally supporting project beneficiaries, overall project monitoring, evaluation and report compilation, whilst managing and co-ordinating 14 full time members of staff on a daily basis.Artist/Entrepreneur