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
2026.07 - 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
2024.04 - 2024.09
- 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
2022.11 - 2023.01
- 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
2021.08 - 2021.10
- 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
Nottingham2026-01
A-Levels -
Suffolk ONE Sixth Form College
Ipswich2023-01
GCSEs -
Debenham High School
Debenham2021-01
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
2026.07 - Current
Office Assistant
Require IT
2024.04 - 2024.09
Cleaner
Debenham High School
2022.11 - 2023.01
Waitress
Kingfishers Cretingham
2021.08 - 2021.10
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Nottingham Trent University
A-Levels -
Suffolk ONE Sixth Form College
GCSEs -
Debenham High School