I have seven years experience of working in the arts and creative therapies, particularly in the mental health setting. I have been involved in public arts events such as the Rear Window Exhibition marking the closure of Hackney Hospital, Crisis 30th Anniversary at The Globe Theatre, War Child Festival at Taplow Court and Paint the Stars Art Exhibition at The Guildhall, London.

I am developing my skills in web design, graphic design and digital manipulation of images using the MacOS X Panther operating system on my iMac with software such as Adobe Photoshop CS, ImageReady CS, Adobe GoLive, Freeway Pro and Flash. I am also conversant with Microsoft Office.

I have a Certificate of Higher Education in Spatial Arts. I was studying for a degree but due to unforseen circumstances have had to put it on hold for the time being. Spatial Arts incorporates public art, architecture, design, web design and urban regeneration.

Qualifications

• Spatial Arts- Certificate of Higher Education : Byam Shaw School of Art & University of North London. September 2003
  
• Introduction to Web Page Design (HTML) : Hackney Community College Ten Week Course. September 1999
  
• Post Graduate Diploma in Drama Therapy : University of Hertfordshire. October 1997 - June 1999
  
• Mental Health Nurse : School of Nursing, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk. October 1989 - December 1992
  
• Diploma in Social Studies : Norwich City College, Norfolk. September 1985 - June 1987
  
• GCE 'O' Levels & CSE's : Northgate High School, Dereham, Norfolk. June 1985

Employment History

• Self-employed graphic design, website design 2003 - present
• Student 2001-2003
• Employment Project Co-ordinator : East London & The City NHS Trust (Mental Health)November 1999 - November 2000
  
• Mental Health Liaison : Core Arts : Secondment from NHS Trust as above. March 1999 - November 1999
  
• Activities Co-ordinator - Mental Health Rehabilitation : NHS Trust as above. April 1998 - March 1999
  
• Activities Co-ordinator - Mental Health Intensive Care : NHS Trust as above. August 1995 - April 1998
  
• Staff Nurse : Rainbow Project Day Centre : NHS Trust as above. August 1994 - August 1995
  
• Staff Nurse : HMP Holloway, London : February 1994 - June 1994
  
• Staff Nurse : Regional Secure Unit, Ealing Hospital, Uxbridge : May 1993 - February 1994
  
• Staff Nurse : Nursing Agencies, London : January 1993 - May 1993
  
• Student Nurse : Hellesdon Hospital, Norfolk : October 1989 - December 1992
  
• Sales Assistant & Interior Designer : Clement Joscelyne, Norwich, Norfolk : September 1987 - October 1989

Skills in the following: :

• Microsoft Windows
  
• Adobe Photoshop CS
  
• Adobe Image Ready CS
• Adobe GoLive
  
• Freeway ProMacromedia
• FlashMac OSX 10.3
• HTML
• Photo and Movie editing using Quicktime and iMovie
• Sound editing

Short Courses:

• Understanding Annual Accounts
  
• Responsibilities of a Trustee
  
• Company Secretary
  
• Studio Engineering and Midi
  
• Multi-Cultural & Multi-Racial Awareness
  
• Family Therapy
  
• Cardiac Life Support
  
• Fire Prevention
  
• Health & Safety Officer Training
  
• British Amateur Weightlifting Association Leaders Qualification