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NICK BRUCE

Email

contact@nickbrucedesign.co.uk

Website

www.nickbrucedesign.co.uk

Profile

I am a multi-skilled creative designer interested in all things design related. I like a challenge and I enjoy doing things I have never done before. I am passionate about design and I have a strong desire to learn. I always try to push myself to achieve the best possible results I can.

Education

Grimsby Institute, Grimsby, September 2005-May 2009.

BA (Hons) Design, (Graphic Design Major). Grade: (awaiting results).

East Coast School of Art & Design, Grimsby, September 2002-July 2004.

AVCE, Advanced Art and Design.

Grade: CD (cd).

East Coast School of Art & Design, Grimsby, September 2001-July 2002.

GNVQ, Intermediate Art and Design.

Grade: Pass.

Work Experience

Freelance Designer, September 2008-present: I worked as a freelance designer creating print and identity projects for a variety of clients from local artists to small businesses. During this time I also lectured at Grimsby Institute demonstrating creative features of the Adobe CS3 design software to art and design students. I was chosen to represent Grimsby Institute in the Yorkshire Digital Awards.

Creative Designer, North East Lincolnshire Council, October 2007-May 2008.

I worked closely with clients from the North East Lincolnshire Council to design the corporate identity along with marketing and promotional materials for the Greater Grimsby Renaissance Project. I advised clients on design-related subjects and followed projects from initial brief through to final completion. I was actively involved as a member of the Renaissance committee helping to improve the Greater Grimsby area. I also contributed to the design and development of the Renaissance Project shop and Renaissance website.

Trainee Graphic Designer, Central Services, Grimsby Institute, March 2007-April 2007.

I worked alongside the in-house graphic designers at Grimsby Institute as part of my degree course. I used desktop publishing software to create a wide variety of print-based work for use within the Institute. I established myself as a good team member and made friends with people from a variety of backgrounds.

Software Skills

PC/Mac: QuarkXPress 7, InDesign CS3, Photoshop CS3, Illustrator CS3, Flash CS3, Fireworks CS3, Dreamweaver CS3.

Hobbies and interests

Design is my hobby as well as my profession. If I am not working on client/university projects I am working on my own design work in my free time.

References

References available on request.

IAN LAWSON BARNETT

Address

78 Lambert Road,

Grimsby.

DN32 0NR.

Telephone

(01472) 320854.

Date of Birth

March 30, 1968.

Driving licence

Full clean UK.

Profile

An adaptable, versatile and energetic individual, having the propensity to empathise and get on well with people at all levels. Self-motivated and a good communicator who works equally well as part of a dedicated team or using his own initiative.

Education

1980-1984 Lindsey Comprehensive School, Cleethorpes.

1984-1986 Grimsby Technical College, Grimsby.

Qualifications

O-levels: History, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geometrical/Mechanical Drawing.

CSE qualifications: English, Social Studies.

BTEC National Diploma In Science.

Mathematics II/IIIa/IIIb, biology II, process plant I/II, safety and laboratory practice, use of computers, physics II/III, electronic systems, chemistry II/ III, biochemistry,

physics laboratory techniques, computer assignments, applied science assignments, general communication studies I/II/III, chemistry laboratory techniques.

1999: HQMC Group – ISO9000 Internal Quality Auditing.

1999: Optical Technology Training Limited – Advanced OTDR Testing and Documentation.

2001: IQA – A11 Introduction to Quality Assurance.

Employment

May 2003-Dec 2008: Quality Control Inspector, Frontline Extrusions Ltd, Grimsby.

Primarily responsible for final inspection of products and online checking. Other responsibilities included investigating any customer concerns regarding product, creating inspection plans to ensure operators can deliver a quality product, maintaining quality related archives and the internal auditing of the quality system.

May 2002-May 2003: Process Operator, Youngs/Bluecrest, Grimsby

Responsible for the efficient running of the press and band saws to allow line to run at optimum levels.

Nov 1998-May 2001: Quality Assurance/Assistant Quality Manager, Duraline UK Ltd, Stallingborough.

Responsible for final inspection of finished product (telecommunications subduct) and all relevant paperwork, product testing following customer or self imposed sampling plans, goods inward inspection and calibration of measuring equipment. Responsibility also included the auditing of the quality management system. Also responsible for assessing returned customer complaints and occasional onsite visits to investigate complaints. Inputting data and the writing of reports were also a fundamental requirement.

June 1990-November 1998 Extrusion Operator/Relief Supervisor, Duraline UK Ltd.

Started as an assistant operator, coiling product and checking its visual quality. Promoted to operator once I gained sufficient experience. Responsible for the operating of five Co-extrusion lines, producing HDPE telecommunications subduct. Ensuring that the product is within customer specifications and also working within an ISO 9002-quality management system. Maintaining optimum performance whilst gaining maximum output. Acting in a supervisory role during the supervisor's absence responsible for the running of the shift.

Apr 1989-May 1990: Analytical Technician, Manpower (working at Hydro Fertilizers)

Immingham.

Working in the Process Development and Non-Routine Analysis Laboratory, responsibilities included the testing of new imported materials, blending trials, checking on Process plant performance, stack emissions testing and involvement in the setting up of various pilot plant operations.

Objective

To utilise and strengthen the academic qualifications, skills, knowledge and hands-on experience previously gained, working preferably on a permanent basis with new challenges and responsibilities. For an employer that recognises and acknowledges loyalty, reliability, honesty and hard work – with the prospect of advancement.