Karly Barrett
Stowmarket,Suffolk
Summary
Motivated individual with a passion for creative design. Demonstrates strong organisational skills and attention to detail in all tasks. Eager to contribute innovative ideas and collaborative spirit to a dynamic design team.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Graphic Designer
Softwood Books
Stowmarket, Suffolk
07.2026 - Current
- Design book covers across a range of titles and genres.
- Create and format high-concept internal book layouts.
- Prepare finished artwork and files for print, ensuring they meet print requirements.
Office Assistant
Require IT
Ipswich, Suffolk
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Supported staff with clerical tasks for well-maintained office administration.
- Created filing system for contracts, records and reports.
- Monitored office supplies and reordered stock as necessary, preventing any shortages that could disrupt workflow.
Cleaner
Debenham High School
Debenham, Suffolk
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Executed cleaning tasks within strict timeframes while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Performed after-hours sanitisation and deep cleaning of classrooms, toilets and other school areas to ensure a hygienic environment for students.
Waitress
Kingfishers Cretingham
Cretingham, Suffolk
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Delivered meals and beverages promptly, ensuring orders were correct and met customer satisfaction.
- Assisted in opening and closing duties, including cleaning tasks and preparing the dining area for service.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham01-2026
A-Levels -
Suffolk ONE Sixth Form College
Ipswich01-2023
GCSEs -
Debenham High School
Debenham01-2021
Skills
- Organisational skills
- Time management
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Creative design
Hobbies and interests
- Graphic Design
- Contemporary Art and Design
- Crochet and Textiles
- Photography
- Gymnastics and Fitness
Volunteering
- Volunteer as a Social and Wellbeing Officer as part of Nottingham Trent University Gymnastics Society
- Obtained a certificate of completion of the Student Minds mental health in sport workshop
Certification
- Received Suffolk ONE Sixth Form College A Level Graphic Communication student The Principles Award 2023
Timeline
Freelance Graphic Designer
Softwood Books
07.2026 - Current
Office Assistant
Require IT
04.2024 - 09.2024
Cleaner
Debenham High School
11.2022 - 01.2023
Waitress
Kingfishers Cretingham
08.2021 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Nottingham Trent University
A-Levels -
Suffolk ONE Sixth Form College
GCSEs -
Debenham High School