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Ross Kelly

St.helens,Merseyside
Ross Kelly

Summary

Reliable and dependable individual with experience in improving click-through and conversion rates by optimising website performance. Uses advanced SEO techniques to drive engagement and improve search rankings. Seeking to leverage strong target achievement to progress within a growing company.

Accomplished Graphic Designer skilled in web development and building robust multimedia platforms. Created high-performing applications collaboratively with designers and clients. Maintained outstanding service function through rigorous testing.

Talented Upholsterer with expertise in fabricating, repairing and restoring furniture and upholstered items. Expert in choosing and determining appropriate materials to use. Recognised for transforming old furniture and increasing value and aesthetics.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Leo Upholstery
Burtonwood, Warrington

Web Designer, Web Editor, Upholsterer
2019.01 - Current (7 education.years_Label & 4 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Constructed quilts, seat cushions and mattresses with hand tools and equipment.
  • Collaborated with interior designers to decorate rooms.
  • Used knowledge of precision, hand and power tools to accurately select equipment according to design requirements.
  • Designed and created eye-catching, functional, intuitive websites, continually exceeding client expectations.
  • Sourced required inventory items and aligned replenishment with warehouse needs.
  • Managed stock rotations to balance inventory of perishable products and minimise wastage.
  • Received and verified deliveries against order documentation.
  • Completed delivery documentation promptly to track orders and incidents.

Style Matters
Knutsford, Cheshire East

Junior Web Designer, Editor
2016.01 - 2019.01 (3 education.years_Label)

Job overview

  • Tackled bugs by methodically eliminating software errors and implementing action to minimise future incidents.
  • Worked with UX/UI designers to implement visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces.
  • Created corporate branding, designing cohesive looks from logos to letterheads.
  • Built and maintained digital photo archives and graphics files for the department.
  • Mastered Adobe Creative Suite and Photoshop Illustrator to support design work and image editing needs.

C&O Coatings
St Helens, Merseyside

Factory line worker
2016.01 - 2016.09 (8 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Carried out maintenance work in line with Planned, Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule.
  • Troubleshot issues and implemented timely solutions.
  • Covered shift breaks and other production areas to minimise disruptions.
  • Removed non-functioning machine components and organised replacements.

Education

University of Chester
Chester

Bachelor of Arts from Graphic Design
2019.04 - 2021.05 (2 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)

University overview

  • Achieved chosen logo for The Baby Jake Foundation
  • Honours Society Member
  • Graduated with Distinction

St.Helens College
Merseyside

NVQ Level 3 from Graphic Design
2017.08 - 2019.05 (1 education.year_Label & 9 education.months_Label)

University overview

  • Graduated with Distinction
  • 100% Attendance in both years
  • Assistant General in the Open Showcase at the college
  • Earned lead designer in the Baby Jake Foundation

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite Applications
  • Enthusiastic team player
  • Customer service professional
  • Creative thinker
  • WordPress expert
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Confident communicator
  • Classroom experience
  • Problem-solving

References

  • Damyon Garrity, Lecturer, Program leader, 01744 623393, dgarrity@sthelens.ac.uk
  • Sue Booth, Lecturer, 01744 623393, sbooth@sthelens.ac.uk
  • Graham Williams, Lecturer, grahamwilliams@wmc.ac.uk

Timeline

University of Chester

Bachelor of Arts from Graphic Design
2019.04 - 2021.05 (2 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)

Web Designer, Web Editor, Upholsterer

Leo Upholstery
2019.01 - Current (7 education.years_Label & 4 education.months_Label)

St.Helens College

NVQ Level 3 from Graphic Design
2017.08 - 2019.05 (1 education.year_Label & 9 education.months_Label)

Factory line worker

C&O Coatings
2016.01 - 2016.09 (8 education.months_Label)

Junior Web Designer, Editor

Style Matters
2016.01 - 2019.01 (3 education.years_Label)
Ross Kelly