Profile
I am passionate about design and its ability to make people think
address
9 highbury close
new malden, surrey KT3 5BY
tel 07935382287
email info@miriambutters.com
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differently. I have a strong interest in visual culture and a love of
storytelling. My time is filled with as many creatively engaging and
exciting projects as I can get involved with.
Experience
Shop! Exhibition, KK Outlet Hoxton, 2011
Designer, Kingston student ambassador scheme 2010-present
Being part of the student ambassador scheme gave me the opportunity to
gain experience in designing: first some promotional material and then
the new uniform. This was great as I had to present my ideas to senior
management and so really honed my presentation skills, as well as
giving me a taste of working with a client and adapting to their
requirements and tastes.
Telephone fundraiser, Kingston University 2009-present
Having worked as a fundraiser on two telethons to raise funds for the
university, I have been asked to return for a third session not only
as a fundraiser but as part of the selection panel for new candidates.
In the last telethon, I raised £14,000 personally: the most any
fundraiser has ever raised for the university since it began
fundraising in 2004. I feel that this really highlights my
interpersonal and persuasive skills, and my ability to think on my
feet and work well under pressure. My recent promotion to the
selection panel reflects my growing leadership and decision-making
skills.
Student Ambassador, Kingston University 2010-present
As a student ambassador, I have gained key skills in market research
and promotion. Recently, I conducted a comprehensive market scan of
short courses from competing universities. This furthered my market
analysis and data entry skills. I have also worked not only at open
days, but at higher education fairs, promoting the university. Events
like these give me a fantastic opportunity to communicate with people
from a wide range of backgrounds.
Workshop Supervisor, UCA Canterbury, 2007-2009
During my BTEC national diploma, I helped to run art and design
workshops across a variety of disciplines for secondary school
students with learning difficulties. I found this to be a very
rewarding experience as it challenged me to engage creatively with a
different range of people.
Education
Kingston University, 2012 - BA (Hons) Illustration and Animation
University for the Creative Arts at Canterbury, 2009 — BTEC National
Diploma in Art and Design, triple distinction
Skills
I am proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, as well
as the Microsoft Office suite. I also have experience using Adobe
Flash in the context of web design. On my course I have gained
excellent marks for my presentations, and my experience in working
with clients and on group projects has improved my communication
skills further.