Holly Portno
London
Summary
Innovative visual art professional with background in creative design. Passionate and focused on delivering high quality service and outcomes. Strong understanding of design principles, composition and illustration techniques. Proficient in managing schedules and coordinating tasks, combined with excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Ready to contribute to smooth studio operations and enhance creative project outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Illustrator and Designer
Personal Work
London
07.2023 - Current
- Oversaw design development from concept to completion, including branding graphics, bespoke fonts, print design and marketing collateral.
- Proficient in Adobe Software.
- Highly motivated in advancing skills and breadth of knowledge to adapt to any given brief.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Nanny
Koru Kids
London
09.2024 - Current
- Modelled appropriate social behaviours, promoting empathy, kindness and concern for others.
- Nurtured children's love for learning by incorporating educational activities into daily routines.
- Implemented bedtime routine effectively resulting in peaceful nights.
Senior Food and Beverage Assistant
St Michaels Resort
Falmouth
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Used honed organisational and time management skills to assist team.
- Regularly communicated with kitchen and bar staff to maintain smooth front of house operations, minimising potential service delays.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of team, ensuring tasks were completed to high standard.
- Trained new hires and set up mentoring relationships to drive team performance.
Education
Branding and Identity Design
University of the Arts London
Children's Book Illustration
University of the Arts London
Graphic Design
Bournemouth Univeristy
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
Falmouth University
Falmouth 09/2020 - 07/2023
A-Levels - Art, Maths and Physics
Hurtwood House School
Dorking 09/2017 - 06/2019
Skills
- Teamwork
- Adobe Software
- Leadership
- Communication
- Highly responsible and reliable
- Upbeat, outgoing and positive
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Nanny
Koru Kids
09.2024 - Current
Illustrator and Designer
Personal Work
07.2023 - Current
Senior Food and Beverage Assistant
St Michaels Resort
05.2021 - 08.2023
Branding and Identity Design
University of the Arts London
Children's Book Illustration
University of the Arts London
Graphic Design
Bournemouth Univeristy
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
Falmouth University
09/2020 - 07/2023
A-Levels - Art, Maths and Physics
Hurtwood House School
09/2017 - 06/2019
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