HI, I AM MARK WARNER www.mrarteest.com

70 Elmfield Gardens Wallsend NE28 8AN

13th June 1984 07769 348589 arteest_est@hotmail.com

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

2002-2005 University of Teesside, Middlesbrough

Ba (Hons) Graphic Design - 2:1

2000-2002 Northumberland College (Arts & Media), Ashington

BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design - Distinction

A2 Level Photography - B

1995-2000 BETHS Grammar School, Bexley

GCSE’s: 11 A-C. Including English: A, Maths: A Graphic Design: B

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

June 2005 – Present Self-Employed Freelance Graphic/Web Designer Responsibilities: • Producing bespoke print and web design solutions for private clients.

Advice on social media, SEO services, Content Management training.

June 2008 – Present Ridley Properties - Marketing Manager / Senior Lettings Negotiator Responsibilities: • Redesign of company logo & overall brand image

• Refocus of full company profile to align sister companies Ridley Commercial and Ridley Relocation to Ridley Properties • Full website design for Ridleyproperties.com and ridleyrelocation.co.uk • Design and maintain all marketing materials including letterheads, press advertisements, internal signage, vehicle livery, brochures etc • Maintain company websites including SEO and social media • General admin duties, letting of properties, upkeep of files, dealing with tenant queries and maintenance issues

July 2005 – July 2012 University of Teesside - Part Time Lecturer Responsibilities: • Module tutor for Internet Authoring & Design and Advanced Web Design

as part of the BSC Music Technology degree. Delivering lectures and tutorials on the use of industry standard software such as Photoshop and In Design along with the theory of Graphic Design for promotional and web design purposes. Assessing a design portfolio and set project.

September 2007 - May 2008 Cleveland College of Art & Design (CCAD) - Part Time Lecturer, VGCSE Art & Design – Graphics

Responsibilities: • Preparing and delivering structured projects in line with National

Curriculum guidelines. Monitoring progress and assessing work

September 2005 – Nov 2010 Kitch-en Contemporary Urban Gallery, Shop & Design Studio - Owner Responsibilities: • Managing the day to day running of a gallery, shop & design studio

• Producing all in-house design/advertising material for gallery & shop • Producing bespoke design solutions for public and private sector clients including Middlesbrough Council, Tees Valley Arts & Ek Zuban Publishing

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Workshops & community projects:

November 2006 - May 2008 • I have been involved with several workshop based and community art and design projects, working for clients such as St Hild’s RC School, Hartlepool, Barnado’s, BBC Blast, Groundworks, Creative Partnerships and Middlesbrough Council • Each project presented its own set of challenges, working with dis-applied school students, young adults at risk and teenagers to produce works of art and design ranging from a 30ft x 8ft public art mural to creative writing magazines, t-shirts to animations

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Skills: • Excellent communication skills

• Punctual, highly motivated and driven • Extensive working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite 6: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign. • Working knowledge of online content management systems, including Wordpress as well as custom made systems. • Dedicated worker, capable of working under my own initiative as well as part of a team • Innovative thinker & problem solver • Full, clean driving license

Personal Interests: • Current affairs • Gadgets/Technology • Contemporary art and design • Street art, urban culture • Listening to music, attending live gigs and festivals • Live Comedy

REFEREES

Available upon request