Technical Skills
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Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
These are the main programmes used – Indesign is ideal for large documents which need a designer’s touch to give them the ‘edge’ over any others where style sheets help to keep the pages uniform; Photoshop is great for creating masks, retouching images or deep-etching/cutouts; Illustrator is perfect for creating logos in vector format and, amongst many other features, live graphs or charts which can be updated easily if new data should be supplied.
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Adobe Acrobat Pro
I use this programme to edit pdf files if the original is unavailable – pages can be added or deleted, url links or bookmarks added (unlike Adobe Acrobat Reader). I have also gained further knowledge in creating interactive pdfs which included radio buttons and form-fields, along with the read-aloud function.
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Control Print
This programme (similar to Adobe Incopy) enables the client to update the files and once the copy has been approved, I take back control and restyle the file to suit – ideal if deadlines are looming and several board meetings affect the content.
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Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel
Word is mainly used to import raw text into Indesign files, but I have also created documents and templates (using style sheets) where the client prefers to have access to the file for further updating or where government departments dictate Word-only files. I have intermediate knowledge of both Powerpoint and Excel where I have created various presentations in Powerpoint and used Excel to work on my own accounts. I have also created timesheets in Excel when data is required for budgeting purposes. My knowledge-base of these programmes has increased somewhat since completing the Certificate III in Business Administration in April 2020.
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Adobe Premier Pro
Having started self-tutoring myself in this programme, it has enabled me to edit videos created from a recent whale-watching trip – I have found it very easy to understand and will continue to increase my knowledge-base.
Branding
Having worked on several rebranding projects, I have found this both challenging and rewarding where style sheets are a must to ensure brand guidelines are followed.
Packaging
I have worked on the packaging for the L’Oreal brand where updates were sent direct from the French headquarters and challenges were solved where space was limited.
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Photography
I have a micro four-thirds mirrorless camera and particularly enjoy using my macro lens to capture insects and other close-up subjects. This is currently a hobby but I am happy to include it in any potential employment.
Adobe Lightroom
I use this programme to adjust RAW images to get the best possible result from any photography shoots I have attended.
Customer Services
In the past I have been employed in various establishments on a part-time basis which have ranged from delivering parcels for Australia Post as a Christmas Casual van driver, sales assistant in department stores, till operator in supermarkets and bar work – I have enjoyed meeting the general public and I believe this background has helped build my confidence over the years.
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