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Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Certification
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Lenka Billen

Lenka Billen

Graphic Designer
Pilton

Summary

Originally trained as a glass and metal jewellery maker at Vocational College of Glass And Design in Železný Brod, Czech Republic. Creative Graphic Artist and Designer with talent for developing unique custom artwork. Innovative approach to idea and concept development. Offering over 10 years of expertise overseeing individual projects and brand development collections. Experience in vehicle graphic and installation.

https://dogrosedesign.wixsite.com/dogrosedesign

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
2
2
Languages

Work History

Kitchen & Garden Assistant

Cultjar
01.2022 - 03.2024
  • Learned food preservation techniques - fermentation and pickling.
  • Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
  • Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently.
  • Tasked with removal of garbage and refuse, mopping and sweeping floors and washing walls.
  • Followed company safety and security policies and procedures when reporting maintenance needs and unsafe work conditions.
  • Promoted accident prevention through proper and acceptable levels of sanitation and cleanliness of kitchen.
  • Prepared soil for planting and sowing
  • Planted and cultivated by preparing soil and watering and fertilizing plants for thriving and healthy results.
  • Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
  • Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety of job sites by properly disposing of waste and returning tools and equipment to proper storage locations.

House Cleaner

Self Employed
01.2016 - 12.2021
  • Delivered quality customer service to address urgent needs and cleaning requests.
  • Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.
  • Created spotless surfaces by dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping.
  • Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with cloth.
  • Mopped hardwood, laminate, ceramic, vinyl, glass and wood surfaces.
  • Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.

Artist

Glastonbury Festivals Ltd
05.2014 - 06.2014
  • Decorated festival site.
  • Worked closely with team leader to effectively and efficiently complete projects and meeting deadlines as there was limited time.
  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Created custom artworks using acrylics.

Graphic Designer

Deckart Ltd
12.2013 - 01.2014
  • Designed graphics for vehicle signage or complete wraps. Worked on production, printing laminating.
  • Installed vinyl on vehicle doors, windows and body panels for partial coverage or complete wraps.
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.

Chambermaid

Hotel Mon Ami
09.2013 - 10.2013
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
  • Changed bed linens and collected soiled linens for cleaning.
  • Polished glass surfaces and windows.

Artist

Boomtown Festival
08.2013 - 08.2013
  • Decorated festival site.
  • Worked closely with team leader to effectively and efficiently complete projects and meeting deadlines as there was limited time.
  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Created custom artworks using acrylics.

Artist

Glastonbury Festivals Ltd
05.2013 - 06.2013
  • Decorating festival site
  • Worked closely with team leader to effectively and efficiently complete projects and meeting deadlines as there was limited time.
  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Created custom artworks using acrylics.

Graphic Designer

Deckart Ltd
05.2008 - 05.2013
  • Developed creative design for marketing packages, including print materials, brochures, banners and signs.
  • Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images.
  • Developed print materials such as brochures, banners and signs.
  • Created designs and collaborated with technical team to complete projects.
  • Installed vinyl on vehicle doors, windows and body panels for partial coverage or complete wraps.
  • Met with customers to present mock ups and collect information for adjustments
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
  • Completed final touches for projects before rollout.

Graphic Designer, Signmaker

ABC Reklama
01.2008 - 04.2008
  • Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images.
  • Designed graphics for websites, logos and promotions for marketing purposes.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Developed print materials such as brochures, banners and signs.

Digital Print Operator

Just Print Ltd
01.2005 - 12.2007
  • Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Served customers in friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.

Graphic Designer

Deckart Ltd
05.2000 - 12.2002
  • Developed collateral such as display, marketing and packaging materials to support product branding strategies.
  • Built corporate brands by designing cohesive looks between elements such as logos and letterheads.

Sign Maker

Nordeko Ltd
09.1998 - 04.2000
  • Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project or production goals.
  • Prepared vinyl for application on substrates or flat socks with associated weeding, trimming and taping
  • Installed vinyl on vehicle doors, windows and body panels for partial coverage or complete wraps
  • Maintained clean and tidy shop space for maximum customer appeal, safety and organization
  • Imported customer designs into software and verified dimensions, checked for errors and made corrections
  • Applied vinyl to metal, foam board and plastic by hand and with use of laminating table
  • Coordinated with other departments to complete projects within deadline
  • Monitored inventory, keeping necessary supplies on hand
  • Completed tasks on time to meet quality and safety standards

Education

Artistic Glass Sculpting, Glass Jewellery

Vocational College of Glass And Design, Železný Brod
09.1994 - 06.1998

Skills

    Logo design

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Interests

I love books, swimming, walking, cycling, gardening

Jewellery, Glass art

Certification

FCE certificate

Timeline

Kitchen & Garden Assistant - Cultjar
01.2022 - 03.2024
House Cleaner - Self Employed
01.2016 - 12.2021
Artist - Glastonbury Festivals Ltd
05.2014 - 06.2014
Graphic Designer - Deckart Ltd
12.2013 - 01.2014
Chambermaid - Hotel Mon Ami
09.2013 - 10.2013
Artist - Boomtown Festival
08.2013 - 08.2013
Artist - Glastonbury Festivals Ltd
05.2013 - 06.2013
Graphic Designer - Deckart Ltd
05.2008 - 05.2013
Graphic Designer, Signmaker - ABC Reklama
01.2008 - 04.2008

FCE certificate

07-2007

Silversmithing course

05-2006
Digital Print Operator - Just Print Ltd
01.2005 - 12.2007
Graphic Designer - Deckart Ltd
05.2000 - 12.2002
Sign Maker - Nordeko Ltd
09.1998 - 04.2000
Vocational College of Glass And Design - , Artistic Glass Sculpting, Glass Jewellery
09.1994 - 06.1998

Portfolio

https://dogrosedesign.wixsite.com/dogrosedesign

Portfolio

https://dogrosedesign.wixsite.com/dogrosedesign

Lenka BillenGraphic Designer