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Freelance IT Contractor
Manchester, United Kingdom
Jun 2008 - Present (15 years 11 months)
IT solutions as as well as troubleshooting and fixing PC's and Mac's.
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Project Manager/Designer
Manchester, United Kingdom
Jun 2008 - Present (15 years 11 months)
The design and build of websites, design and production of logos, graphics, flyers, posters, animations and short films as well as marketing strategies and consultation for small business.
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Film Maker
Manchester, United Kingdom
Feb 2016 - May 2016 (3 months)
Using interviews from community members and staff, as well as footage of art workshops, I created a short film that will be used for training and information purposes within the criminal justice system.
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Facilitator/Technician
Manchester, United Kingdom
Apr 2013 - Dec 2015 (2 years 8 months)
Setup of a Media Lab for teaching Social Networking ('DoIT') to Artists, using duel boot Windows and Linux machines and open source and Adobe software. I taught the basics of web design, using Wordpress, short film making, graphic design and also how to use social media to enhance your online presence. During and after the course I ran drop in sessions for those that wanted individual support. We ran this course three times and are now looking to do it again.
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Digital Artist
Manchester, United Kingdom
Aug 2015 - Aug 2015
Working with young people in the North West, digitising their work and creating a documentary style film of their experiences using stop motion animation, film, photography and graphics.
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Animator/Designer
Oldham, United Kingdom
Apr 2015 - Jun 2015 (2 months)
Devising and developing sessions around the theme 'My Teenage Vote' that resulted in animations being created that were then taken to Downing Street to petition the Prime Minister to take more notice of young peoples votes.
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Videographer/Editor
Salford, United Kingdom
Feb 2015 - Apr 2015 (2 months)
Planning and shooting a live dance show at The Lowry and then editing it together into a commemorative DVD for the Polish Folklore Society.
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Motion Animator
Manchester, United Kingdom
Feb 2014 - Apr 2015 (1 year 2 months)
Working alongside an illustrator and using Cheryl Martins poetry as inspiration I created a short animation that encapsulated the feel and emotions of the work. The 2015 project was hand drawn by myself, and shown in Manchester and London with more to come in the future.
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Digital Artist
Manchester, United Kingdom
Aug 2014 - Aug 2014
Working with young people in the North West, digitising their work and creating a documentary style film of their experiences using stop motion animation, film, photography and graphics.
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Editor/Designer
Manchester, United Kingdom
Apr 2014 - May 2014 (1 month)
Working with a facilitator, I edited and delivered an interactive educational DVD called 'Tips for a positive sexual health for young deaf people'.
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Digital Artist
Manchester, United Kingdom
Feb 2014 - May 2014 (3 months)
Working with young people in the North West, digitising their work and creating a documentary style film of their experiences using stop motion animation, film, photography and graphics.
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Web Designer/Developer
Manchester, United Kingdom
Nov 2013 - Mar 2014 (4 months)
Working closely with the CAN team I advised and implemented design and usability changes to enhance the website experience and its exposure.
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Digital Artist
Manchester, United Kingdom
Aug 2013 - Sep 2013 (1 month)
Working with young people in the North West, digitising their work and creating a documentary style film of their experiences using stop motion animation, film, photography and graphics.
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Graffiti Artist
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Aug 2013 - Aug 2013
Working with year 7 pupils I created 4 large graffiti boards that represent the ethos of the school they will be attending in the new term.
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Art Department Designer
Manchester, United Kingdom
Mar 2013 - Apr 2013 (1 month)
Working alongside another visual artist I designed and built sets for the music video, 'Lioness'.
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Digital Artist
Manchester, United Kingdom
Aug 2012 - Sep 2012 (1 month)
Working with young people in the North West, digitising their work and creating a documentary style film of their experiences using stop motion animation, film, photography and graphics.
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Website Designer
Manchester Parent Carer Network
Manchester, United Kingdom
Jan 2011 - Nov 2011 (10 months)
Working closely with Parent Carers to create their own website. The project encompassed initial consultation, content identification and site design, followed by full training to enable them to develop and maintain the site themselves.
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Digital Artist
Manchester, United Kingdom
Aug 2011 - Sep 2011 (1 month)
Working with young people in the North West, digitising their work and creating a documentary style film of their experiences using stop motion animation, film, photography and graphics.
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Advertising Creative
London, United Kingdom
Nov 2009 - Nov 2009
Working alongside a film crew, we were commissioned by M&C Saatchi to create a cinematic ad for the ICA within a 24hour timeframe.
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Head Technician
London, United Kingdom
Oct 2009 - Oct 2009
Design and build of a 2 metre high prism-shaped plinth containing a mirror, televisions and DVD player at the PhD show, Chelsea College of Art.
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Head Technician/Photographer
Green Walk Festival
Manchester, United Kingdom
May 2009 - May 2009
Building an A3 Pinhole camera and a temporary dark room and processing real time prints during an arts festival.
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Film Programme Administrator
Manchester, United Kingdom
Apr 2009 - Apr 2009
Sourcing and sorting short films and animations to be shown Film Programme the Chorlton Arts Festival. Production of a 'Best Of' show-reel for screening for the final night.
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Workshop Leader
Manchester, United Kingdom
Aug 2008 - Dec 2008 (4 months)
Running Street Art workshops with up to 15 young people. Teaching letter design as well as painting and spray can techniques.
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Technician
Manchester, United Kingdom
Feb 2006 - Feb 2006
Set up of the exhibition 'On The Map!' Works included sculpture, painting and photography.
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Mentor/Teaching Assistant -
Bethel Community College
Salford, United Kingdom
Jan 2004 - Jul 2005 (1 year 6 months)
Working with young people, helping them with class work and encouraging them to be positive about their lives and to consider wider options for their futures.
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E-Learning Mentor
Manchester, United Kingdom
Jan 2004 - Jul 2005 (1 year 6 months)
Working on both a one to one and a group basis with young people, teaching them literacy, numeracy and design skills, encouraging them back into education through IT.
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Mentor
Manchester, United Kingdom
Mar 2003 - Dec 2003 (9 months)
Working on both a one to one and group basis with young people who have been offending or who are at risk of offending.