Ciara Sims
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Ciara Sims

Animation GraduateLondon, United Kingdom
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Ciara Sims
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Ciara Sims

Animation GraduateLondon, United Kingdom
About me
First Class Honours Animation graduate, Sheffield Hallam University. Experienced in set and model making as well as production design for live action films. BFI + NFTS Film Academy alumni. Looking for jobs within the creative industry.
Projects
  • Sheffield Soup Portfolio
    Sheffield Soup Portfolio3 minute motion graphics portfolio for crowdfunding platform Sheffield Soup. Designed to advertise Sheffield Soup and what they do along with promoting some of the charities Sheffield Soup has helped. This was made during my final year at University for my motion graphics module. Client described the work as "flawless".
  • Man Up?
    Man Up?Short animated documentary about male mental health and suicide in the UK. Created during my second year at University for my documentary module. Man Up? has been written about in The East London and West Essex Guardian and the Ilford Recorder.
  • Nothing in the Middle
    Nothing in the MiddleNothing in the Middle is a short film made as part of the BFI and NFTS Craft Residential. During the residential I specialised as a sound recordist and also assisted with sound design. The short film was screened at the BFI Southbank.
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Work history
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    Recovery Co-WorkerIKEA UK
    Sheffield, United KingdomPart Time
    -Organising returned items for repacking, rebuilding or reselling preventing unnecessary costs and giving products a second chance while keeping profit and sustainability in mind. -Making sound judgement when appropriately repricing discounted stock. -Successfully operating machinery such as the repacking appliance and compactor as well as using tools to build and take apart IKEA furniture. -Putting adverts on Gumtree for IKEA AS-IS Online and managing messages from customers. -Helping to prepare the store and Bargain Corner to reopen to customers in April.
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    GROW Programme MentorSheffield Hallam University
    Sheffield, United KingdomPart Time
    -Mentoring 15 GCSE students and then 12 A LEVEL students for 2 hours per pupil per week -Supporting pupils with their education and mental wellbeing -Working flexibly and adapting to the busy nature of schools, changing lesson plans or timetables at short notice -Quickly developing trusting relationships and good rapport with pupils -Working with and supporting pupils with SEN, PP and behavioural issues
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Skills
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Premiere Pro
  • After Effects
  • Photoshop
  • Illustration
  • Animation
Education
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    BA AnimationSheffield Hallam University
     - Sheffield, United Kingdom
    Graduated from BA Animation at Sheffield Hallam University with First Class Honours.
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    A LevelsWoodbridge High School
     - London, United Kingdom
    AS History - A A Level Biology - B A Level Film Studies - A A Level English Literature - B
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