Ryan Connolly - Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

NameRyan Justin Connolly

Residential address9 Mc Callum Ave. Lovemore Heights

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Postal addressP.O. Box 13785

Humewood

Port Elizabeth

6013

Contact no.+27 041 368 2278

NationalitySouth African - ID no.740612 5046 088

Marital statusMarried

Home LanguageEnglish

HealthExcellent, non-smoker

EDUCATION:

Senior School:Victoria Park High School

Matriculated 1992 with university exemption

Subjects passed:English, Afrikaans, History, Accounting,

Business economics, Biology

Tertiary education:National Diploma – Graphic Design

(Port Elizabeth Technikon, South Africa)

Subjects Passed: 1st year:Art of Drawing I

Form & Colour Studies I

Graphic Interpretation I

Perceptual Studies I

Space & Volume Studies I

History of Art I

2nd year:Art of Drawing I

Form & Colour Studies I

Graphic Interpretation I

Perceptual Studies I

Space & Volume Studies I

3rd year:Graphic Design II

Art of Drawing: Graphic Design II

Photography: Graphic Design II

Techniques: Graphic Design II

Theory of Reproduction Processes II

History of Graphic II

4th Year:Graphic Design III

Photography: Graphic Design III

Techniques: Graphic Design III

Art of Drawing: Graphic Design III

History of Graphic Design III

I was awarded my National Diploma : Graphic Design, on the 26th of March 1998

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT:

GATE 7

Duration:Part Time: January 1996 – December 1997

Full Time: January 1998 - June 2001

Position held:Senior Graphic Designer

Knowledge and experience:

I have spent four years working full time for a well known design company where I have gained a substantial foundation in the practical application of design in almost all its forms. I have been involved in projects from conception to repro. and have excellent knowledge of all the technical aspects involved. I have had experience designing on both PC and Mac systems and feel very confident with my ability to take the computer as a design tool, to the cutting edge, as well as being very quick to learn anything new. I pride myself on being a passionate cutting edge designer and enjoy keeping up to date with all new design advances and trends.

I have current experience on the following software:

Excellent Knowledge

  • Adobe Photoshop 6
  • Corel Draw 9
  • Macromedia Freehand 9
  • Macromedia Flash 4
  • Bryce 3D

Standard Knowledge

  • Adobe image ready
  • Adobe illustrator

Additional Information

I have experience in all forms of graphic design including:

  • Web page design (Flash)
  • Brochures, Leaflets
  • Corporate I.D.’s
  • Branding
  • Page layout
  • 3D illustration (3D logo’s etc.)
  • Multimedia presentations (Flash)
  • Photo touch-up and manipulation

I wish to further my experience as a graphic designer and am willing to work hard to better my skills. I recognise the importance of teamwork within any working environment, acting efficiently and resourcefully within that environment. I maintain a positive work ethic and am passionately self motivated to excel as a designer.

REFERENCES

Name:Don Bell

Company:Gate-7 Consulting

Position:Marketing Director

Contact no:+27 041 3735964