Madeleine Grove
Donisthorpe,Derbyshire
Summary
Computer Animation and Visual Effects student with freelance creative experience, and a reliable approach to work and study. Organised, approachable, and adaptable, with experience working in 3D and visual effects workflows, learning new technical skills quickly, and working independently and collaboratively.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work history
Photo editor
Roger Kendall
Donisthorpe, England
2024.04 - 2024.10
- Edited and retouched images to client specifications
- Communicated with clients to ensure requirements were met
- Delivered work within agreed deadlines
Graphic designer
Alex Gibson
Ashby De La Zouch, England
2023.06 - 2023.09
- Designed merchandise including keyrings, hats, and branded items
- Used Photoshop to create and edit design assets
- Maintained consistency across visual materials
Education
A-Levels -
Ashby School
Swadlincote, Ashby De La ZouchGCSEs -
Ashby School
Swadlincote, Ashby De La ZouchSkills
Transferable
- Communication and peer support
- Patience and helping others learn
- Time management
- Organisation and reliability
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Independent working
- Meeting deadlines
Technical
- Maya (modelling, basic animation, scene setup)
- Houdini (procedural workflows, basic simulations)
- Nuke (basic compositing and node-based workflows)
- Adobe Photoshop (image editing, retouching)
- Adobe Creative Suite
- 3D modelling fundamentals (topology, UVs, texturing basics)
Activities & Achievements
- Participated in Girlguiding for 10 years, developing teamwork, communication, and leadership skills
- Assisted with local community and village events, including volunteering activities and environmental projects
- Received a STEM/computing-related award for creative technical work
- Created a VR art gallery project designed to improve accessibility for people unable to attend in person
Timeline
Photo editor
Roger Kendall
2024.04 - 2024.10
Graphic designer
Alex Gibson
2023.06 - 2023.09
A-Levels -
Ashby School
GCSEs -
Ashby School