DEBORAH SCHREIBER
Falmouth
Summary
A highly skilled freelance illustrator with proven experience in visually compelling and effective designs with a specialist focus on the area of children's picture books.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Illustrator
Self Employed Illustrator
Falmouth
09.2020 - 08.2025
- Represented by Illo Agency, London since March 2020
- Working closely with the agency to secure publishers for several books and projects
- Proven experience in meeting client deadlines for commissioning, though excellent workload planning and prioritisation
- Strong organisational and time management skills through multiple project management
Bar Manager
The Moth & The Moon
Falmouth
06.2021 - 08.2025
- Great communication and interpersonal skills strengthened through working with the public and difficult situations
- Initiated regular team meetings with the owner and staff to discuss important decisions and aid in steering the business direction
- Maintaining detailed administration and office procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency
Visiting Lecturer
Falmouth University
02.2020 - 02.2020
- Led peer review with the cohort for BA Illustration 2nd year students
- Provided constructive, critical feedback on students' illustration project, helping with the development of their work
Tutor and workshop lead
Kultur und Spielraum
Munich
09.2010 - 09.2018
- Company Overview: City of Munich funded 'Kultur und Spielraum', which organises cultural, art and political projects for children and young people
- Worked as a ceramic tutor and workshop lead on 'Playtown Mini Munich' an innovative and dynamic project which gives children a taste of adult city life and professions in a creative environment
- Designed and delivered a broad range of art and craft workshops for a 7-15 year old audience
- City of Munich funded 'Kultur und Spielraum', which organises cultural, art and political projects for children and young people
Education
Master of Arts - Illustration Authorial Practise
Falmouth University
09/2019 - 09/2020
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
Falmouth University
09/2016 - 05/2019
NFQ Level 6 - Crafts
Grennan Mill Craft School
09/2013 - 07/2015
Skills
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Organizational and time management
- Relationship building and development
- Project management and delivery
- Creative concept development
- Public speaking and workshop facilitation
- Time management
- Feedback delivery
- Ability to stay calm under pressure
Languages
German
Native
English
Fluent
Personal Information
Date of birth: 27/02/1992
Nationality: German
Timeline
Bar Manager
The Moth & The Moon
06.2021 - 08.2025
Illustrator
Self Employed Illustrator
09.2020 - 08.2025
Visiting Lecturer
Falmouth University
02.2020 - 02.2020
Tutor and workshop lead
Kultur und Spielraum
09.2010 - 09.2018
Master of Arts - Illustration Authorial Practise
Falmouth University
09/2019 - 09/2020
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
Falmouth University
09/2016 - 05/2019
NFQ Level 6 - Crafts
Grennan Mill Craft School
09/2013 - 07/2015
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