latest cv 16.06.2011
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My current curriculum vitae/portfolioTRANSCRIPT
“With a little imagination everything is possible”
“Beer. Now there’s a temporary solution.”~ HOMER SIMPSON ~
“Bad artists copy. Good artists steal.”~ PABLO PICASSO ~
This Curriculum Vitae includes
A BIT ABOUT ME
EDUCATION DETAILS
A BRIEF EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
MY INTERESTS AND SOME OTHER STUFF ABOUT ME
SAMPLES OF MY WORK
The quotes used are from people I really admire.
The photographs used are my own (with the obvious exceptions of the ones on the front and back cover).
“A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.”~ ALBERT EINSTEIN ~
“Never treat your audience as customers, always as partners.”~ JIMMY STEWART ~
David Brown
11 Underwood Road
Burnside
Glasgow G73 3TE
Telephone: 0141 563 9672
Mobile: 07702 349 847
email: [email protected]
Date of birth: 23rd July 1960
Marital status: Married (to Morag)
No children
“One of the most important days of my life waswhen I learned to ride a bicycle.”
~ MICHAEL PALIN ~
“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like.Design is how it works.”
~ STEVE JOBS ~
• Education
1971-77 Govan High Secondary School
Qualifications Gained Higher English and Mathematics
O Grade Art, German, Arithmetic and Physics
• Further Education
1977-79 Cardonald College
Qualification Gained Scotec Technician Diploma in Art and Design
“I think I did pretty well, considering I started outwith nothing but a bunch of blank paper.”
~ STEVE MARTIN ~
“All I can do is be me, whoever that is.”~ BOB DYLAN ~
• Employment History
1979-81 Prontaprint - Paste-up Artist
1981-83 Kall Kwik - Paste-up Artist / Manager
1983-85 Interpress - Typesetter and Graphic Artist AP Repro - Typesetter and Graphic Artist
1985-86 Beith Printing - Graphic Artist
1987-89 Hamilton Design and Print - Graphic Artist / Designer
1990-91 Inprint - Typesetter and Graphic Artist / Designer
1991-2003 Original Printing Company - Owner / Partner
2003 - 2007 The Print People - Graphic Artist / Designer
2007 - 2010 Royal Blind Charity - Designer / Marketing Officer
2011 Scottish Executive - Census Enumerator The Scottish Labour Party - Graphic Designer
Full employment details, including duties, can be provided, along with referees
“Man is still the most extraordinary computer of all.”~ JOHN F. KENNEDY ~
“As usual, there is a great woman behind every idiot.”~ JOHN LENNON ~
• More Stuff About Me
Capabilities Although my most recent permanent employment was working in the
charity sector in the main I have always worked for, or with, print and
design companies. As such I have a very good working knowledge of all
aspects of the printing trade. I have been using Apple Macs since 1990
and am very proficient in the use of QuarkXpress and Adobe CS ( In-design,
Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat). I also use Microsoft Office as well as
other programmes associated with the Mac. I am currently teaching myself
web design and development using CMS. I also undertake photographic
assignments, which includes post production and image manipulation.
I have a wide and varied knowledge of print and print related services. I
have worked on a variety of projects big and small for a variety of clients,
also big and small and am considered by many clients and colleagues as
creative and knowledgeable in my field. I consider myself to be a dilligent,
conscientious and hard worker. I am able to work well, either on my own
or as part of a team. I get on well with most people and am always willing
to listen to other peoples views and ideas. I am articulate, numerate and
possess a keen sense of humour and sharp wit.
I am currently looking for a position which will best utilise my skills and
talents as a graphic designer, photographer and people person.
“I am not interested in money. I just want to be wonderful.”~ MARILYN MONROE ~
“You must believe you are the best andthen make sure that you are.”
~ BILL SHANKLY ~
• General health I generally keep in good health. I am a non-smoker, drink in moderation,
could lose a few pounds and exercise (not nearly often enough).
•
General interests My wife and I enjoy travelling. This allows to me to enjoy my passion -
photography. I also absolutely love all kinds of music (old and new, but
particularly bluegrass and country). To celebrate my 50th birthday we went
on a three week American “Road Trip” holiday, which started in New York
and finished in Nashville. It was an incredible journey, which allowed me to
indulge myself in all of these .
To see a selection of my photographs including our great American
adventure please visit my flickr site www.flickr.com/deebeeandswivel
I don’t read nearly enough, do a bit of DIY (badly), am good at watching the
footy, but not so good at playing golf and really enjoy a night at the movies
or the theatre. Just a pretty normal, average guy really.
“I am not nearly as afraid of myselfand my imagination as I used to be.”
~ BILLY CONNOLLY ~
“The creative act lasts but a brief moment, a lightning instant of give-and-take,just long enough for you to level the camera and to trap the fleeting prey in your little box.”
~ HENRI CARTIER-BRESSON ~