kirsty's portfolio

Hey, I'm Kirsty and my goals include travel and experiencing how different 
places take on design -especially Switzerland. 
And one day have my own company in New Zealand. 
Any way heres the facts...

Curriculum Vitae 


Personals

Name: Kirsty Trask

E-mail: [email protected]
 

Qualifications

2007 to current: Whitecliffe College of Art and Design studying towards a Bachelor of Fine Arts majoring in Graphic Design.

2008: Advanced Diploma of Arts and Design in Graphic Design.

2006: NCEA level 3 in computers, design and photography at Kaipara College.

2005: Certificate of Introduction to Management from New Zealand Institute of Management.

2002 to 2005: NCEA level 2 at Westlake Girls High School.



Job History


Design Experience


Configure Express (Freelance Graphic Designer)

July 2010 – Current

My responsibilities include…


·              Generating ideas

·              Designing a full advertising campaign
Including: posters, flyers, magazine advertisements, website add ons and creative direction with TVC’s.

Setting up documents for print




Lasercopy Design and print LTD (Sales and Marketing Manager and Graphic Designer)

October 2009 - Current

My responsibilities include…

·              Consulting current and potential clients

·              Data entry and minor admin work

·              Constructing marketing strategies

·              Presenting to clients

·              Conduct staff meetings

·              Full graphic design of client company stationary

·              Data analysis

·              Assessing jobs and forming quotes

·              Public relations with existing customers and suppliers

·              Conducting the progress of jobs


 

Centro (Freelance)

July 2009 

Mercatini Furnishings (Freelance)

My responsibilities included…

·              Consulting and presenting to the client

·              Designed 3 Advertising Posters

·              Designed double sided DLE (Flyer)



Dow Design (Assistant Designer/ Intern)

July 2009

My responsibilities included…

·              Office admin work

·              Construction of design mock ups

·              Consulting potential clients

·              Minor mac op work



Other Employment


Avondale Health Centre (Casual Receptionist)

February 2010- Current


Media Work (Modeling and Commercial)

February 2009- Current 


Michael Hill Jeweler (sales professional)

October 2004- February 2009(Christmas casual)


Personal Retirement Planning (Team Leader)

November 2007- July 2008


Teleservices  (Manager)

August 2007- November 2007


Infield International (market research)

June 2007- July 2007



Achievements
·              I have completed my certificate in management through New Zealand Institute of Management in 2005

·              I have passed my defensive driving course in September 2005

·              I went on Spirit of New Zealand for a 10 day Voyage. This voyage is to develop Leadership, Independence, Motivation, Confidence, 
Self Esteem and Public Speaking. I successfully participated and got through the voyage with flying colours. I am currently a volunteer hand on the ship.

·              Volunteered at the Massey Leisure Centre Holiday program.

·              I passed my leadership certificate with New Zealand Girl Guides Association.

·              In December 2001 I received the Aotearoa award from the Guiding Association (which takes 3 years to achieve)


References 


Caroline Powley (HOD of Graphic Design) - (09) 3099714

Maryclaire Buddle-Harris (Marketing Manager of Configure Express) – (09) 520 4003

Frans Huysman (Creative Director/ Senior Designer) - (09) 3764599