Gemma Gaffney

Junior Graphic Designer

I am a junior graphic designer based in Cairns looking for work in an office in Cairns and I believe I am suited to be part
of your team as I have over two years experience working in Spain, London and Cairns. I travelled overseas to study and
work after I finished school in Cairns and now I am looking to set myself up permanently again in my home town and
find a suitable work placement in graphic design because I am creative, fun and hardworking. I am fluent in Spanish.

gemmajesse@icloud.com 0412 451 840

Unit 77 434 Kamerunga Rd, Redlynch, 4870, Cairns, Australia gemscreativeillustration.weebly.com

linkedin.com/in/gemmagaffney25 gemmagaffney20

SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Word Good Problem Solving Skills Proficient in InDesign Proficient in Photoshop Proficient in Illustrator

WORK EXPERIENCE
Graphic Designer
Designlab, Cairns
08/2018 – 10/2018 Cairns, Australia
Designs local signs, vehicle wraps, stickers, posters, advertising material and supplies digital printing.
Achievements
Tasks included designing teardrop banners and advertising material using given text and images using FlexiSign and Photoshop. Reason for leaving:
this was a short term job.
Contact: Adrian Fernandez – adrian@designlabcairns.com.au

Graphic Design Apprentice

Goldsmith and Thorne Services, London
03/2017 – 06/2018 London, UK
Design business
Achievements
Responsibilities included designing leaflets and posters using Photoshop and the layout for different websites such as courtier.co.uk using Wordpress.
Reason for leaving: I came back to Australia.
Contact: Stuart Fenn – stuart@snapmail.marketing

Assistant Librarian
Croydon Library, London
06/2017 – 06/2018 London
Public Library
Achievements
tasks included being involved with children activities, customer service, receptionist, helping customers and putting books on shelves in jury number
order. This was a part time Saturday job. Reason for leaving: I returned to Australia.

Graphic Design Apprentice

East London NHS Foundation Trust
09/2016 – 02/2017 London, UK
The National Health Service in London
Achievements
Work tasks included assisting to design the NHS microsite and create graphics for the website buttons using Photoshop, filling in spreadsheets on
Excel and designing posters for conference events. Reason for leaving: I wanted to apply through a different apprenticeship scheme.
Contact: Timothy Gill – Tim.Gill@elft.nhs.uk

Structural Designer
Quikcuts, London
06/2016 – 08/2016 London, UK
Small design and packaging business
Achievements
Work tasks included designing 3D illustrations on SketchUp and CAD based software for cardboard boxes and assembling prototypes for Burberry and
other brands. Reason for leaving: I workplace was too far away from home.
Contact: Johnathan Hird – johnathan@quikcuts.co.uk

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WORK EXPERIENCE
Digital Marketing Apprentice
Guru Graphics, London
03/2016 – 04/2016 London, UK
A small graphic design business
Achievements
Responsibilities included designing website content, learning how a webpage is designed and advertising certain websites on social media platforms.
Reason for leaving: I was offered a more interesting apprenticeship.

Cashier
Woolworths, Cairns
01/2009 – 03/2012
Supermarket
Achievements/Tasks
I served customers and job tasks included cash management and stocking shelves with grocery products. This was only a part time job whilst I was still
studying at Redlynch College in Cairns.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Boat Crew Member
Cairns Falla Reef Boat
10/2018 – 12/2018 Cairns, Australia
A reef sail boat that transports up to 40 tourists just off Green Island to explore the Great Barrier Reef.
Responsibilities
Tasks included reeling in the sails on the reef boat, headcount and serving customers food and drink. Reason for leaving: I needed paid work that didn't
involve heavy lifting and loads of physical activity.

Freelance Teacher of English

Self employment
09/2013 – 10/2013 Spain
Tasks/Achievements
Tasks included teaching young children English in their homes and keeping up to date with the school English homework activities.

EDUCATION
Graphic Design Diploma (06/2017 – 06/2018) Graphic Design Diploma (03/2017 – 06/2018)
Adobe Certified Graphic Design Diploma from the Pitman Training Centre in I completed half of this course as an apprentice at New City College ( Tower Hamlets
Croydon, South London including certificates for Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Hackney colleges) in London where I studied a range of subjects including
Flash, Premiere Pro and WordPress for Business. design concepts and principles, practical printing techniques and how to manage
design projects.

BTEC Certificate in Creative and Digital Media
(07/2016 – 02/2017)
I was awarded a certificate from the Hackney Community College in central London.
I studied subjects including digital communication, interactive media design, pre-
production techniques for the creative media industries.
Diploma in Illustration and Graphic Design (09/2012 – 09/2015)
I was awarded this diploma in the Murcia School Of Arts in Spain. All the exams and
projects were in Spanish. Subjects studied included art history and modern digital
graphic editions using animations to design 3D graphics.

TESOL Certificate (01/2011 – 04/2012) Year 12 QLD Certificate of Education (01/2000 – 10/2012)
I was awarded a certification from the TESOL board to learn how to teach English to I was awarded a certificate for the completion of school studies from Redlynch State
speakers of other languages. I learnt to give a good verbal and visual presentation College in Cairns where I learnt fundamental mathematics, english, science and art. I
using powerpoint. learnt to work individually as well as in a team.

REFERENCES
Mr. Pedro de Alba - Murcia School Of Arts, Spain Mr. Johnathan Hird - Quikcuts, London
“ Gemma has been one of the most naturally talented and hardworking art students “ In the time Gemma worked with us she proved to be very hardworking and
we have had in the aforementioned period. ” determined to help. She demonstrated a good level of skill in illustration and design
and we were impressed with her creativity.”
Contact: Mr. Pedro de Alba- Deputy Director – pedro@y-english.com.
Contact: Johnathan Hird - Manager – Johnathan@quikcuts.co.uk

Mr. Stuart Fenn - Goldsmith and Thorne Services, London

“ Gemma has worked on a number of new projects and contributed to the success of
Courtier Cards, Prints Charming and Snapmail.”
Contact: Stuart Fenn - Line Manager – stuart@snapmail.marketing

LANGUAGES
English Spanish

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