Anna Basca
London
Summary
Results-oriented Graphic Artist successful at applying technical skills to create art that informs and engages customers. Clear communicator and collaborative team player with an eye for detail and skill in customer relations. I always strive for perfection and committed to learning new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Volunteer graphic designer
Self employed
London, North Finchley
06.2022 - Current
- Produced digital and print advertising for schools to showcase upcoming events
- Liaised with Parents and Teachers Association to ensure the date of the events was suitable and design communicated clearly
- Created personalised wall art
- Oversaw design development from concept to completion, including fonts, graphics, print design and framing
freelance photographer
Self employed
London, North Finchley
08.2021 - Current
- Accurately assessed photoshoot requirements, materials and conditions to determine appropriate equipment selection
- Planned and prepared for numerous on-location shoots
- Applied digital styling techniques to enhance photo colour and quality, editing to align with client guidelines
- Photographed high-quality images for both print and internet distribution
Jewellery designer and maker
Self employed
London, North Finchley
10.2019 - Current
- Made jewellery castings
- Inset semi-precious stones to enhance jewellery designs
- Cut and polished gems and set in jewellery mountings
- Engraved or embossed letters, numbers and decorative designs on jewellery and precious metal
Photographer's Assistant
employed
Cyprus
12.2018 - 05.2021
- Planned and prepared for numerous on-location and studio shoots concurrently
- Performed retouching and colour correction in Adobe Lightroom for optimal results
- Applied digital styling techniques to enhance photo colour and quality, editing to align with given guidelines
- Resized photographs for use on social media platforms and websites
General manager of Treebox shop
Self employed
Cyprus, Nicosia
09.2016 - 01.2020
- Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management
- Collaborated with top-performing artists and craftsmen to supply the general shop stock and perform custom orders
- Monitored and evaluated orders, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement
- Tracked KPIs to drive profitability and target delivery
- Managed stuff to run the shop in my absence
Antique Furniture Restorer
Self employed
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
10.2009 - 02.2015
- Repaired dents, cracks or holes and replaced broken parts of furniture frames
- Hand carved missing decorative pieces
- Checked quality and fit of pieces in order to ensure adherence to specifications
- Leveraged strong knowledge of wood types and construction techniques to deliver quality products
Education
Photographer/cinematographer -
University of Culture and Art
09.2002 - 06.2006
Antique furniture restorer -
Restoration college
09.2006 - 06.2008
Skills
- Sketching
- Photography composition
- Illustration
- Visual design
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
Languages
English
Fluent
Work availability
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.
Mohandas Gandhi
Timeline
Volunteer graphic designer
Self employed
06.2022 - Current
freelance photographer
Self employed
08.2021 - Current
Jewellery designer and maker
Self employed
10.2019 - Current
Photographer's Assistant
employed
12.2018 - 05.2021
General manager of Treebox shop
Self employed
09.2016 - 01.2020
Antique Furniture Restorer
Self employed
10.2009 - 02.2015
Antique furniture restorer -
Restoration college
09.2006 - 06.2008
Photographer/cinematographer -
University of Culture and Art
09.2002 - 06.2006
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