John Folan
John Folan
31 Spitfire Road,
Roundshaw,
Wallington, SM6 9GL
07540 784642
[email protected]
OBJECTIVE
Recent Entertainment Technology graduate with a particular interest in photographic
editing and retouching seeking a challenging position that can build on existing skills
and experience whilst enabling further personal and professional development.
KEY SKILLS
• Highly computer-literate, with particular reference to the Adobe CS4 package including
Photoshop, Flash, InDesign, Lightroom, Director and Illustrator. Further to this I am on a
program of continuous improvement, incorporating further knowledge on Dreamweaver
and honing my skills in the rest of the Adobe package.
• Strong experience in applications such as iMovie, iPhoto, Cubase, Nuke and MS Office, as
well as a basic knowledge of programming in both Python and Java.
• My experience shows a strong work ethic, involving integrating with and organising teams
as appropriate.
• My work thus far has shown me to be highly goals-oriented, invariably meeting any
demanding deadlines set. I also take great pride in exceeding the expectations of either
tutors or customers in rising to any challenge put before me in a professional, efficient,
manner.
EXPERIENCE
Sep 2006- Jun 2010
University of Portsmouth
• Given my age, the most pertinent experience I have to date has been acquired as part of my
degree in Entertainment Technology, with particular reference to the units covering
photographic editing and retouching.
• Essential to the successful completion of my degree has been the developing of a strong
understanding and proficiency with the software used throughout the industry (detailed
below). Additionally, the technical skills acquired cover a wide variety of advanced editing
techniques, providing a sound basis with which to begin my professional career.
• In addition to the structured aspects of the course, I have a discovered a genuine passion
for the editing of photography throughout the process. As such, I would list enjoying the
challenge and artistic demands of the photographic editing on a recreational as opposed to
a purely academic basis as one of my favourite leisure activities.
EDUCATION
2006 – 2010 University of Portsmouth
BSc (Hons) Entertainment Technology
2.1 Classification (Predicted)
BSc(Hons) Computing (Undertaken for 1 year)
2004 –2006 Merton Sixth Form College
2 A Levels (Business Studies & Psychology)
3 AS Levels (Graphic Design, Sociology & Techology)
REFERENCES
Academic Reference Mr Gary Bown
Principal Lecturer
Creative Technologies
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