Design Strategy Presentataion

My name is Lisa Whitaker

& I am a

Graphic Designer

Hello.

Before After

Before Graphic Design

After Graphic Design

A concept driven

Graphic Designer whose

interdisciplinary practice

reflects my interest in

the relationship between

Brands, Culture and

Lifestyle

Things That Have

Shaped

Me

Placements,

Studio Visits &

Interviews

BriefsCritical

Thinking Brand Me

Placement

Perfect

Placement

Advertising or Design?

Interviews

Internal Marketing or Design?

Briefs

2013 FESTIVAL TOUR2013 FESTIVAL TOUR

Commercial and Design?

Briefs

No Budgets and Design?

Briefs

Reality Check and Design

Critical

Thinking

Culture Brands

Asking Questions about Design

Brand Me

CVLisa Whitaker

Personal Profile

A Graphic Designer whose practice is focused on branding and promotion for a range of sectors, with a passion for research and concept development. My background as a Management Accountant allows me to bring a unique blend of analytical, project management and problem solving skills to design. Currently in my final year on the prestigious BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Leeds College of Art, I have demonstrated an ability throughout my career to work with initiative and creativity.

Software Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign and After Effects.

Final Cut Express.

Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint.

Education

2010 - 2013 BA (Hons) Graphic Design Leeds College of Art

2009 - 2010BTEC Level 2 Art and Design (Distinction)Oldham College

1998 Associate of Chartered Management Accountants(ACMA)

Other interests

I love Nick Drake, watching my sons play rugby league and football, Morocco, Yorkshire Tea, The Fun Lovin Criminals, Indesign, Barney Bubbles, Zero 7, sunsets, Luther and Foo Fighters.

References Mr Jon HaighSenior Finance OfficerKirklees CouncilKirkgate BuildingsByram StreetHuddersfieldHD1 1BY

Mr F BatesProgramme LeaderLeeds College of ArtBlenheim WalkLeeds LS2 [email protected](Preferred method of contact)

Employment History

201210 Associates, Mirfield2 week placement

2004 - 2010 Kirklees Council, Physical Resources & Procurement, Huddersfield Assistant Finance Officer

2004 - 2010 Nields Junior, Infant and Nursery School PSFA Treasurer. A voluntary role for a registered charity

1995 - 2003ALSTOM T&D LTD Distribution Switchgear, Manchester 2001 - 2003 Finance Manager 1999 - 2001 Asst. Accountant

1994 - 1995 World travel through India, South East Asia and Australia

1989 - 1994British VitaAccounts ManagerAssistant Accounts Manager

1987 - 1989Courtaulds Spinning Trainee Accountant

Contact details

11 Elms Hill SlaithwaiteHuddersfield HD7 5HR

01484 84568207811 [email protected]

Website

Online

Next Steps

After

BA (hons) Graphic Design

Jobs

Internships

Cake

One month to impress

Placement

Freelance

Cultivate local networks

Skills

Continue to challenge myself

Thanks for listening, any advice?

Cheers