Amanda Perrin
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Amanda Perrin

IllustratorPoole, United Kingdom
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Amanda Perrin
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Amanda Perrin

IllustratorPoole, United Kingdom
About me
UK Illustrator based in Poole, Dorset. Currently looking for some challenging freelance work to kick-start my career.
Projects
  • Requiem - The Remembrance of Trees
    Requiem - The Remembrance of TreesA concertina publication: a narration of our relationship with the forest. Paper Planes Exhibition - UCA Farnham 2018 Made up of black and white editorial images in a variety of materials and textures, the images reflect the varying forests and trees and the contexts of how trees are perceived. Each piece of either fiction or non-ficton text has been carelful researched, edited and arranged to reflect the forest. Each piece has a collaged word which reflects a key theme such asthe atmosphere,
  • The Dead Tree Stump
    The Dead Tree StumpA Ceramics Project which was adapted from the project: Requiem: The Remembrance of Trees.
  • Secrets and Lies: Photograms
    Secrets and Lies: PhotogramsA side project exploring the theme of secrets and lies with only a few objects. A lighter Feathers A pocket watch & A key
  • DAY 11 & How to stop feeling insignificant.
    DAY 11 & How to stop feeling insignificant.Two editorial pieces in response to articles found in magazines and online articles.
  • The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
    The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesThree Illustrations from the short stories: Sherlock Holmes: The Musgrave Rituals Sherlock Holmes: A Scandal in Bohemia Sherlock Holmes: The Man with a Twisted Lip
  • The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole
    The Secret Diary of Adrian MoleA book cover for the Penguin Book Awards 2017 An abstract take on what a childrens book should look like, focusing on Adrians school life and obession with order and his diary.
Work history
    University for the Creative Arts logo
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    Student AmbassadorUniversity for the Creative Arts
    Farnham, United KingdomFull Time
    STUDENT AMBASSADOR • UCA • 2016 – PRESENT • Customer service/sales role • Providing welcoming and helpful advice and services to guests of the University, answering questions and providing tours of the campus and specific course areas. • Assisting running creative workshops at the University for the Creative Arts, but also Surrey University, with children aged 13-18. • Assisting teachers with trips away with children to events in London for the National Saturday Club. • Working in both large and small teams, delegating roles and managing/training new staff members in tours and other specifics of the ambassador job. • Admin and office work experience which includes: answering emails, stuffing envelopes, sending out mail outs and handwritten cards, organizing events, researching for events, and general organizing for the office or for specific tasks. • Telecoms: answering and making telephone calls. • Sufficient knowledge using Microsoft Excel to create spreadsheets of timetables, and for keeping track of data. • Compiling goody-bags for students, teachers, applicants and visitors. • Providing creative and general feedback in focus groups on branding and management of how the university is presented on Open Days etc.
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    ReceptionistHaven Holidays
     - Poole, United KingdomFull Time
    RECEPTIONIST • ROCKLEY PARK • 2016 - 2017 • Answering Telephone requests and bookings. • General Customer Assistance and dealing with customer requests, complaints and information. • Keeping track of the number of swimmers in the swimming pool areas. • Enforcing child safety rules and regulations, putting safety bands on young swimmers and making sure children were safe and secure before entering the pool areas. • Organizing, taking and creating activity bookings. • Till work and replenishing stock, maintaining a clear and tidy design for front of house.
Skills
  • Digital/ Print
  • Abobe Indesign/photoshop/illustrator
  • Creative Arts
  • Book Illustration
  • Editoral Design
  • Artist
  • Photography
  • Freelance
  • Character Concept
  • Concept art
Education
    University for the Creative Arts logo
    University for the Creative Arts logo
    BA (hons) IllustrationUniversity for the Creative Arts
     - Farnham, United Kingdom
    UCA Farnham - BA (Hons) Illustration course, has a strong reputation for visual narrative and documentary, underpinned by an understanding that the best illustration is based on exciting, original ideas. Students investigate these concepts through drawing, text, sequential design, book production, moving image, printmaking, three-dimensional craft and creative writing.
Awards
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    National Saturday Club - Student AmbassadorNational Saturday Club
    Student Helper for young people around the country are spending Saturday mornings at their local university, college or museum discovering subjects they love. Saturday Clubs are open to 13–16 year olds and free to attend. Joining the National Saturday Club is a chance to meet exceptional people, learn new skills and find out more about further education and rewarding careers.