Experience

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  LeoVegas Group

  • Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, United Kingdom

  • Motion Artist

    • Nov 2023 - Present
    • Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, United Kingdom

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  Self-employed

  • South Shields, England, United Kingdom

  • Visual Production & Freelance Animation Lead

    • Jan 2021 - Present
    • South Shields, England, United Kingdom

    - Collaborated with the National Trust on their Rising Stars program, creating visual ideas utilizing smart devices in keyholes at Seaton Deleval hall.- Developed expertise in visual projection design and worked with nightlife and entertainment stars to create motion graphic visuals for their tours.- Worked with Drag Race UK Season 4 Winner Danny Beard, Season 3 competitor Choriza May, and other individuals in the nightlife and entertainment industry.- Showcased visuals on prestigious stages like Manchester Pride and DragCon UK 2023.

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  This Is Creative Enterprise C.I.C. (TICE)

  • Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

  • Animation Mentor

    • Jun 2022 - Present
    • Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

    - Developed and implemented a modular course for children to explore and understand the animation industry.- Conducted workshops, provided mentorship, and offered feedback to students using tools like Jotform.- Created short-form videos to teach students about free software such as Padlet, Photopea, and Stop Motion Studio.

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  Kaleidoscope CFA

  • Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

  • Animator

    • Apr 2023 - Aug 2023
    • Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

    - Worked on creative and commercial projects with clients such as Newcastle University, the NHS, and Butterfly World at Kaleidoscope CFA.- Tackled commercial briefs with a creative motion design edge, consistently receiving positive feedback.- Assisted in video editing using DaVinci Resolve and explored Final Cut Pro to meet tight deadlines and support the studio's workflow.- Tackled project management roles with regular client meetings.- Curated social content and brand guidelines for social content.

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  Northern Pride Events Limited

  • Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

  • Design Partner

    • Sep 2022 - Jul 2023
    • Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

    - Currently working as the Design Partner for Northern Pride's 2023 campaign.- Responsible for designing logos, maps, web assets, and other materials across social media, merchandising, and advertising.- Recognized as the Design Partner Sponsor for Northern Pride in 2023.

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  Seen & Heard | Corporate Communications

  • Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

  • Video Editor

    • Feb 2022 - Sep 2022
    • Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

    - Utilized Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition), OBS Studio, and DaVinci Resolve for editing and post-production.- Worked on campaigns for global hair, health, and beauty brands like Wella, PHC, COTY and Medela.- Localized social media and television advertisements for Wella, utilizing language translation and adaptation.- Enhanced saturation and color correction for internal communication videos.- Curated well-known IPs for Wella and managed internal communications for their FY22 Media Week program.- Sourced stock footage and sound from various platforms like Shutterstock, Artgrid.io, Artist.io, and Adobe Stock.- Collaborated with the Graphics team on the FY22 internal communications launch for PHC.

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  Curious Arts

  • Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

  • Freelance Creative

    • Mar 2020 - Sep 2022
    • Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

    - Created promotional videos for Curious Festival events, such as Wildflower and Mini Pride.- Designed graphics for Middlesbrough Town Hall, which were incorporated into Curious merchandise.- Conducted a stop-motion workshop during Mini Pride and mentored another artist in running the workshop.- Designed a postcard for contributors and produced a video capturing consumer feedback on Curious Festival 2022.

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  Northumbria University

  • South Shields, England, United Kingdom

  • Freelance Video Producer

    • Jan 2022 - Jan 2022
    • South Shields, England, United Kingdom

    - Selected by the Research and Ethics Committee at Northumbria University to work as a video producer.- Created a short explainer video on respecting gender and relationship diversity within survey design.- Implemented client-provided storyboard and character design while ensuring a light-hearted and inclusive approach.- Received positive feedback on the designs after the first draft was delivered.

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  TapIn

  • Manchester, England, United Kingdom

  • Junior Motion Designer

    • Jul 2021 - Oct 2021
    • Manchester, England, United Kingdom

    - Worked on a variety of client projects, including CapGemini and Newton Europe.- Curated internal marketing strategies for social media.- Curated a style board for enferm, a social-first workforce for nursing jobs in the UK.-Assisted the Graphic Design team in creating internal marketing carousels for Instagram and LinkedIn.- Served as the Chief Diversity Officer, leading meetings with other departments to promote inclusivity in sexuality, gender, and race.- Developed an in-depth diversity calendar for generating content and presenting ideas to clients.

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  Cotton On Group

  • Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

  • Sales Assistant - Typo

    • Jul 2019 - Jun 2021
    • Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

    - Consistently delivered KPI and incentive targets on a daily basis.- Maintained strong communication skills, handling customer inquiries and working well in a team.- Offered the position of Keyholder based on positive feedback, excellent performance, and customer approach.- Successfully adapted to health and safety protocols during the pandemic to ensure a safe shopping environment.

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  Tyneside Cinema

  • Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

  • Director & Producer

    • Jan 2020 - Dec 2020
    • Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

    - Produced a short film in collaboration with Arcus Animation Studios through the New Creatives North project.- Developed skills in adhering to design rules, workflow, and methodology of the studio.-Met strict deadlines and actively sought feedback through meetings and project management tools like Basecamp.

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  This Is Creative Enterprise C.I.C. (TICE)

  • Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

  • Stop Motion Assistant

    • Jul 2019 - Jul 2019
    • Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

    - Mentored young aspiring animators to complete a brief set by Northumbrian Water.- Successfully completed the project within a 2-day deadline, demonstrating the ability to remain calm under pressure.- Showed leadership skills and handled responsibilities effectively in a mentoring role.- Invited to speak about Animation and the exciting industry through TICE.

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  Hotel Chocolat

  • Gateshead, England, United Kingdom

  • Sales Assistant

    • Oct 2017 - Dec 2017
    • Gateshead, England, United Kingdom

    - Demonstrated excellent communication skills during the Christmas peak.- Adapted well to work under pressure and achieved incentive goals.- Worked effectively to meet customer needs and expectations.

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  Debenhams

  • Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

  • Visual Merchandiser

    • Nov 2015 - Jan 2016
    • Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

    - Assisted in dressing mannequins, fixtures, and catch points within the store.- Worked individually and as part of a team to prepare the store's windows for Christmas 2016.- Provided quick turnover assistance for sales posters.