Thomas Grantham
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Thomas Grantham

Writer, Photographer, and Graphic DesignerLondon, United Kingdom
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Thomas Grantham
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Thomas Grantham

Writer, Photographer, and Graphic DesignerLondon, United Kingdom
About me
I am an accomplished MA Film Studies student eager to branch out into proofreading, copywriting, research and criticism, all within the culture sector! I have a deep familiarity with source identification, citation, annotation, formatting, textual analysis, text editing and the rigours of academic writing, and likewise possess experience in journalistic and critical prose, in creative direction on numerous design, photography, fashion and publication projects, and in generating inventive copy for both personal and business social media accounts. I am adept in using all major word processing softwares, website hosting platforms such as Wordpress, applications within the Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Lightroom, Final Cut and InDesign, and social networking services including Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Letterboxd.
Work history
    Tate Enterprises Ltd logo
    Tate Enterprises Ltd logo
    Retail Assistant/Assistant Magazines Buyer/Exhibiting ArtistTate Enterprises Ltd
    Bankside, London SE1 9TG, UKFull Time
    Serve as a Retail Assistant and member of the Books Team in Tate Modern's Turbine Shop, aiding the general public with book selections, gift purchases, and intimate knowledge of not only the Tate Galleries, but all major and minor gallery spaces in the city of London. Also act as Assistant Magazine Buyer for Tate Modern's Turbine, Terrace, Edit, River, and Exhibition Shops, as well as Tate Britain's Main Shop and Tate's Bicester pop-up. Charged with curating selection, monitoring stock levels, promoting buy-ins through instore and Instagram-based recommendations, and both coordinating and cultivating relationships with suppliers, distributors, and publishers across Tate’s retail operations. I have also exhibited graphic design/photography pieces in the Tate Modern as part of both the 'Inside Job' group exhibition and the Tate Staff Biennale, with my selected piece for the 'Inside Job' being used as the central artwork advertising the exhibition on both the Tate website and on posters around the Tate Modern.
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    Lead Photographer/Art DirectionGFOTY
     - London, United KingdomFreelance
    Acted as photographer, art director, stylist, and location scout on photoshoot for pop musician GFOTY and designer b0ne69, providing promotional materials and concept for GFOTY's January 2020 European Tour and editorial materials for b0ne.
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Skills
  • Photoshop
  • Lightroom
  • Creative Direction
  • Digital Photography
  • Cultural Criticism
  • Academia
  • Photo Manipulation
  • Creative Writing
  • Text Editing
  • Proofreading
Education
    King's College London logo
    King's College London logo
    Master of ArtsKing's College London
    Strand, London, UK
    I am currently studying a Part-Time MA in Film Studies at King's College London (2019-2021).
    King's College London logo
    King's College London logo
    Bachelor of Arts (BA) King's College London
     - Strand, London, UK
    Awarded first-class honours in Film Studies BA at King's College London, along with year prizes for Best Average Results in both the first (2014-15) and last (2016-17) years of study.