07794457969DOB 04/09/1987

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Personal StrengthsVISUAL COMMUNICATIONEVENTS MANAGEMENTCONCEPTUAL DESIGN

FINE ART MAKE UPGRAPHIC DESIGNPHOTOGRAPHYILLUSTRATION

EDITING

Proficient in CS4 programmes: Photoshop,

InDesign, Keynote.

Microsoft Word, Power Point,

Excel,Publisher,

Primary

understanding of Final Cut Pro,

Adobe Illustrator & HTML Coding.

Strong IT skills on PC & MAC.

MacBook Prowith CS4

Programmes,WACOM Bamboo

Graphics Tablet,

Nikon D90 DSLR, 18-105mm lenstamron macro,

wide angle & film camera

lenses.

Flash Gun, Tripod.

Equipment

Ba (hons) Visual Communication 2.1BTEC Diploma in Art & Design (DDM) BTEC Diploma in Singing & Song writing GCSE’s 7 Grades A*-C (Art, R.S, English, Maths, Media, French & Music)

2007-102005-072005-06

EducationLeeds College of Art

Castle CollegeM.A.D.D.

Ratcliffe College 2002-04

Boots.comKEH Developments

FrameworkFresh Cut Media

Leeds City CouncilEast Street Arts

Woolgather Art Prize Opera North

Artforms Alexander Perry

Baby Godzilla Pennant Books

Nottinghamshire HospiceTetrastar Music Video

Roach ProductionsDaisy Green Magazine

Creative Team - Photoshop Image EditorBrochure/Website PhotographerPhotographer at Royal Concert Hall, Nottm.Composer & Vocalist for Reed.co.uk AdvertGraphic Designer for Education BrochuresGraphic Designer for Artist Carousel ExhibitionShortlisted Artist for Art PrizeGraphic Branding for events at Leeds Town HallDocumentary Photographer & Media AssistantStudio Photography Assistant.Live Band Portraiture (several events)Commissioned Book Cover IllustratorPortraiture Workshop FacilitatorAssistant Director. Documentary PhotographerDocumentary PhotographerDocumentary Photographer. PA. Editorial Photographer. Branding Assistant

03/2012

02/2012

12/2011

11/2011

09/2011

07/2011

05/2011

04/2011

11/2010

09/2010

09/2010

11/2009

06/2009

02/2009

02/2009

06/2008

LUCY ALEXANDRA

HOWSON

VISUAL ARTIST

Reliable

Innovative

Pro-active

Dedicated

Organised

Enthusiastic

Open minded

Strategic thinker

Professional rapport

Employment

Digital Skills

I have aCLEAN

CRB

Helpful

Creative

Friendly

Energetic

Innovative

Passionate

Independent

Problem Solving

Non-judgemental

Work & Industry Experience

I Worked as part of an Art Curator team for Exhibition ‘Artist Carousel’. Role responsibilities included: cataloguing of al l artworks submi t ted , contac t ing and collecting outstanding works, arranging meetings and providing P A a s s i s t a n c e t o A r t s Development Manager Clare Price. I Produced an online publication containing Artist works, & animated power point to run live during the show. I produced & managed all print & marketing materials for the event, liaised with printing companies and made sure everything ran smoothy to tight deadlines,

East Street ArtsArtist Carousel ExhibitionGraphic Design/PA06 - 08 / 2011

Leeds City Council Education ServicesGraphic Design09 / 2011

I worked with Leeds Council and A r t f o rms A r t s , Mus i c and Edication service to produce a brochure to be used in Schools across Leeds promoting Artist workshops to aid classroom learning. I produced editorial l a y o u t s a n d b r a n d e d t h e brochures to keep within an educational style appropriate for Teachers and Schools.

Fresh Cut MediaComposer & VocalistReed.co.uk11 / 2011I was commissioned to compose 2 original tracks with Fresh Cut Media. I recorded and produced them with Sound Engineer Peter Scott for a Film Competition Advert created for Reed.co.uk. T h e a d v e r t i s i n c u r r e n t circulation.

FREELANCE VA JOBS

Virgin Megastore Sales Assistant

Sep - Dec 06

The Bell Inn Bar Staff & Waitress

June - Sept 06

The Wheelhouse Bar Staff & Waitress

Sept 05 - May 06

TOPSHOP Sales Assistant Oct 04 - July 05

The Mary Potter Health Centre

Administrator File Clerk

April - Sept 04

Further Employment

History

ARTFORMS DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHER & MARKETING ASSISTANT11 / 2010 - 06 / 2011 - Leeds UK

Events Management; Organised 2 Events for Leeds Town Hall as part of a `Visual Arts Team’.Graphic Design; Produced Branding/Marketing & Signage materials to promote events and workshops at Artforms and other Arts Organisations across West Yorkshire. This Included posters, flyers, layouts, pop-up banners and lanyards. I Liaised with printers to make sure specifications and expectations were met.Documentary & Studio Photography: I Documented live events & took studio photos to be used in stock archives & ArtForms website. Documented workshops, concerts and portraits to accompany editorial articles. Including session with BBC for an Olympic Animation.Photoshop Editor; Edited photographs taken by myself and other photographers to be used in marketing materials and editorial purposes.PDF/Powerpoint Creator; Created Animated Powerpoint displays for live events, I created Post-event PDF’s to communicate and collate vast amounts of information into short visual slides. to send to sponsors and participants. Conference Management & Personal Assistance; Worked with a team to set up live events, delegating job roles to other team members and provided Personal Assistance to Managers to make sure events ran smoothly.Visual Art Display Curator using photographs I had taken, collected quotes from clients and presented information in a visually aesthetic display in company foyer.

Other Training/Experience

Consult & See Arts Consultant

Summer 2011

CAPE UK Arts Consultancy

Training WorkshopMarch 2011

Primces Trust Business

Training Course October 2010

Nottinghamshire Hospice

Voluntary Care Staff March 2010

WORK EXPERIENCE & TESTAMONIALSDaisy Green: Events Photographer June 2008- 2010Traveling the UK with the Daisy Green team documenting fashion shows & ʻSwishingʼ events taking editorial photographs for articles. I have produced work through Daisy Green for The Big Wardrobe and Grazia magazine, Paris at various ʻSwishingʼ events. Documented functions include the FaCshion show, London, The Ethical Extravaganza & As You Like It, Newcastle.

“We have been working with Lucy since July 2009. We met at the Newcastle Green Festival and we immediately taken by her enthusiasm. She has travelled around the country with us as our events photographer, and has always produced a professional portfolio of images that we have published on our online, womens magazine. Lucy is friendly, helpful and talented. She has listened to our own unique needs and always fulfils what is required of her. We would have no hesitation is asking Lucy to join us on a permanent basis once she has finished her studies. Lucy is very much part of the Daisy team, and we would recommend her to anyone”.

- Nicola Alexander, Founder, Daisy Green Magazine

Roach Productions: Documentary Photographer Summer 2009I worked behind the scenes on up and coming Leeds band Chickenhawk I hate this, do you like it? Working closely with NME photographer Danny North and the Roach Productions team I documented all the action throughout the making of the video and did various jobs such as taking portrait photographs of all the zombie extras for the make up artists & also live footage of Matt Reid naked in a bathroom, which was fun.  “When we were looking for a photographer we didnʼt just want to get anyone, as the photos would be part of the history of our company. Lucy was the perfect addition to our team. Not only is she a joy to have on set with a constant flow of positive energy, but also her work ethic is fantastic. Being able to have someone on set who can work hard under their own steam invaluable to us at roach. Top that with a sharp, creative mind and an eye for shots that simply cannot be taught, Lucy is a brilliant addition to our team and I canʼt sing her praises enough”.

- Kyle James Patrick, Producer, Roach Productions

Pennant Books - Illustrator, Summer 2009I liaised with Paul Woods, editor of Pennant Books Ltd, to discuss and develop book cover ideas and produced a range of covers and typography for ʻThe Book of Outrageous Rock Quotes.ʼ My caricatureʼs were published onto the cover design. The book is available at all good book stores.“I found Lucyʼs inventiveness and flexibility exactly what we needed for the cover of The Book of Outrageous Rock Quotes by Paul Goodwin. In point of fact her visual ideas went much further, parodying psychedelic 60s album covers in a manner which the bookʼs format was slightly too small to accommodate. But maybe thatʼs one for the future …”

- Paul Woods, Editor, Pennant Books Ltd.

Reference for Lucy Alexandra Howson

Dear Sir/Madam,As Head of Arts Development for ArtForms, I line-managed Lucy Howson during her time in the role of Photographer and Marketing Assistant with our service. This role was a time limited contract (for 6 months) but during this time Lucy was involved with all aspects of our work and became an invaluable member of the team. We are a busy service with a remit to support Music and Arts Development with over 250 schools in Leeds. 

Lucy was required to visit projects in schools and events around the city to document activity and produce images for use in our publicity and on our website. She had to be aware of consent legislation and ensure any images we used had the appropriate documentation completed and filed for future reference. During the time Lucy was with the service we held two large scale events, a regional Arts & Education Conference, for over 300 delegates, soon followed by a Community Music event which attracted over 150 musicians ranging from aged 8 to 80. Lucy played a vital role in creating publicity materials for both of these events. She designed posters, fliers, logos, signage and maps for the venue as well as catalogues and PowerPoint presentations. She also acted as technical and front of house support on both days and documented the events as a photographer. She worked well under pressure and against tight deadlines to support the successful implementation of these two key events. 

Lucy is bright and creative, if she is given clear tasks which have an agreed timeline she will deliver high quality outcomes. She responds well to other people's ideas and can translate them effectively at the same time as offering very creative solutions of her own. She is happy to adapt work in progress and amend it in response to feedback, she works quickly and has a wide range of creative skills and expertise in various design software. She is also a quick learner and will naturally learn new programmes or processes where required for the job. Lucy has a friendly, outgoing personality with a good sense of humour, she developed good working relationships with other members of the service. She is very capable of working independently but will also work well as part of a team. She thrives in a creative environment and will bring a positive energy and innovative ideas to future working environments. 

Despite not being in a position to extend Lucy's formal contract with us - we did employ her on a freelance basis for several more pieces of work beyond her 6 month contract with us. 

I am very happy to recommend Lucy for work within the Creative Industries or Cultural and Education Sectors, she has a passion for the arts and an interest in making a difference through her work. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me on the following email address: clareprice65@gmail.com

Yours sincerelyClare Price