About Me.
I am a creative and outgoing person with a love for all aspects of art and design. My main passions are graphic design and illustration.
I have graduated with a Second Class Honors Upper Division in Interaction Design at Belfast School of Art. I have developed a strong skill set which I hope you can see in my work.
Outside of my professional career I am either watching movies or binge watching a TV show, catching up with friends over a hot chocolate or taking my dog for a walk. I love learning new skills and increasing my creative abilities away from screens. I have taught myself to crochet, embroider and am currently trying to master gardening in my spare time. I am hoping to launch my own mini online shop in the future where I could sell up-cycled clothing or some of my crochet creations.
Please take a look at my portfolio of work. I look forward to hearing from you and would love the chance to work with you.
Experience.
August 2021 - Present
Thrive.App
Graphic Designer
I joined the team at Thrive.App in August 2021 as a Graphic Designer. I create content for client apps, posters, pop-ups and sales mockups as well as social media imagery, case study design and content for the client newsletters. I have also been creating content for the company website including app mockups, iconography and promotional animations.
In February 2023 I was promoted to Senior Graphic Designer where I am now in the process of updating the company website as well as create short promotional videos for the premium/special features available on the apps for clients to use.
September 2020 - August 2021
Northern Regional College
Creative Learning Assistant
As a part of my role here I create design content for the college, including social media marketing, posters and infographics and user guides for members of the College. I have led training sessions for large amount of staff members and students in order to improve their knowledge of college systems.
September 2018 - August 2020
Northern Regional College
Instructional Designer
I have created a number of posters, infographics, animation, social media posts and icons for NRC. I was the lead designer for NRCs Digital Skills Week where I had to create all the graphics including posters, flyers, animations and advertisements and ensure these were ready for the deadlines.
2015 - Present
Freelance
Digital Designer
I have worked as a freelance Digital Designer on a number of projects including websites and branding, posters and other print materials, websites and applications. I have learnt how to work on my own to complete large projects to strict deadlines whilst still maintaining a high standard of work.
Education.
2017 - 2020
Ulster University
Second Class Honors Upper Division (2:1)
With Diploma in Professional Practice (Commendation)
I attended Ulster University Belfast from 2017 - 2020. Here I studied Interaction Design (IXD). I created a range of interactive content including; App Prototypes, Website Design, Design Process, and Presenting.
For my final year project in IXD I created a children's alphabet learning application for mobile and tablet called A-Zoo. This focused on teaching children each letter of the alphabet by corresponding each letter to an animal in the zoo. The user reads, listens, says and writes each letter.
2015 - 2017
Northern Regional College
Outstanding Academic Achievement
Distinction
I attended Northern Regional College from 2015 - 2017. Here I studied a Foundation Degree in Interactive Design. This course covered a wide range of creative design areas; Digital and Print design, Film and Photography, 3D Animation and Website Design.
2008 - 2015
Ballyclare Secondary School
3 A-Levels (CDD)
9 GCSE's (A*-C)
I attended Ballyclare Secondary School from 2008 - 2015. Here I obtained 3 A-Levels (CDD) in Media Studies, Accountancy and Business Studies. I also obtained 9 GCSE's (A*-C) Maths, English, Double Award Science, Media Studies, English Literature, Biology, Business Studies, Single Award Science and Religious.