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Matthew Duncan

Chorley,Lancashire

Summary

Creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with 2 years of experience in producing innovative visual content and branding solutions. Skilled in utilizing design software to create compelling graphics that enhance brand identity and engage audiences.

Additionally, bring 2 years of experience as a Front of House Team Member, excelling in delivering exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities, ensuring seamless operations and a positive customer experience. Passionate about combining design expertise with hospitality skills to create memorable and impactful interactions.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Delivery driver

Amazon
Leyland, Lancashire
11.2024 - Current
  • Completed deliveries with smile and patient, personalised service.
  • Loaded and unloaded vehicles safely, preventing injuries or accidents.
  • Safely loaded and unloaded packages with zero material damage.
  • Kept vehicles safe and roadworthy maintaining and checking gas, oil and water levels.
  • Navigated various routes efficiently, leading to increased route coverage.
  • Adhered to all driving laws, promoting safety on the road.

Front of House

Reel Cinemas
Chorley, LAN
09.2022 - 11.2024
  • Serving customers with enthusiasm.
  • Delivered front of house duties with warm and professional manner.
  • Accomplished experience in front of house, waiting and bar work.
  • Keeping up to date with tasks and changes for deals and prices.
  • Maintained clean and organised work station for optimal productivity.
  • Implemented feedback from customer surveys into practice, enhancing service quality.
  • Managed over 50 customers daily and 20 calls over a week
  • Utilised effective listening skills whilst interacting with customers to understand their needs better.
  • Promoted new products to customers, driving brand awareness.
  • Assisted customers with varying questions using product knowledge and service expertise.

Internship Placement

Sprouto - Unlimited Graphic Design, Web Design & Motion Video Design Agency
Manchester
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Worked Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm for 6 months
  • Experience in Adobe Cloud programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
  • Learned more about Adobe Premier
  • Continue to study outside of work to become a junior designer.
  • Boosted social media engagement with the creation of eye-catching graphics and animations.
  • Assisted senior designers in large projects, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in various aspects of graphic design.
  • Prepared detailed mock-ups for client approval ensuring transparency in work process.
  • Conducted extensive research on latest design trends to ensure relevance in created materials.
  • Maintained consistency in visual elements across all marketing platforms, ensuring brand integrity.
  • Produced high-quality graphics for print and digital media platforms, enhancing company reputation.
  • Used skills in Illustrator, InDesign and GIMP to create unique images and layouts.

Education

BA (Hons) in Graphic Design - Graphic Design

University of Central Lancashire
Preseton
09.2019 - 05.2022

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Graphic Design - Art And Design

Runshaw College
Euxton
09.2017 - 05.2019

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art And Design - Art And Design

Runshaw College
Euxton
01.2016 - 04.2017

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Organised
  • Confident IT user
  • Adobe creative suite
  • Web design experience
  • Typography
  • Layout design
  • Printing
  • Technical drawing
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Motivated to research
  • Customer Service
  • Front of House (FOH) training
  • Front of house experience

References

References available upon request.

Certification

Driving Licence, 08/2017, Present

Affiliations

  • Creatively designing logos, brands and illustrations My interests are hiking, learning, art and comic book characters

Languages

English
Upper intermediate

Accomplishments

I have my bronze award for my DofE in 2019 and awarded for the volunteer of 2015

Timeline

Delivery driver

Amazon
11.2024 - Current

Internship Placement

Sprouto - Unlimited Graphic Design, Web Design & Motion Video Design Agency
11.2022 - 05.2023

Front of House

Reel Cinemas
09.2022 - 11.2024

BA (Hons) in Graphic Design - Graphic Design

University of Central Lancashire
09.2019 - 05.2022

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Graphic Design - Art And Design

Runshaw College
09.2017 - 05.2019

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art And Design - Art And Design

Runshaw College
01.2016 - 04.2017
Matthew Duncan