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Alysha Thorn

Wellington,WGN

Summary

Hi! I am a passionate and creative digital designer with knowledge in digital print and file, printing, pressing and cutting skills. I also offer 1 year of working with artists with disabilities and 2+ years working with children.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Digital Designer

Naked Passion
03.2023 - 04.2023
  • Ensured consistent branding across all social media platforms through the use of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
  • Producing high quality work that aligns with the brand image, usability and website standards.
  • Streamlined workflow processes by creating reusable assets and templates for the design use.
  • Responsibility of in-store advertisement printing, cutting and laminating prints of the newest products and deals.
  • Maintaining website usage by designing visually appealing and easily navigable digital interfaces and ensuring all products were up to date.
  • In person communication with manager and owner regarding up to date phone, email and website maintenance and requests.
  • Keeping up-to-date picking and packing orders distributed to the Naked Passion retail stores and online customer orders.

Frame Production Member

Larson-Juhl
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Executing accurate results for the productivity of frames globally.
  • Working with wide format printers to provide high quality prints and correct use of paper stock.
  • Usage of mitre saw and joiner machine for frame production.
  • Cutting and trimming of prints, including acrylic cutting for framed prints.
  • Attaching prints to stretcher bars using the gallery stretcher.
  • Assisting in the management of resources such as maintenance, materials and consumables.
  • Develop and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
  • Working with Designer Boys to ensure all client prints are stretched, embellished, framed and packaged for delivery.
  • Working on the company software to ensure all packages have been dispatched.

Art Teacher

Sam's Art House
07.2020 - 08.2022
  • Assisted students in developing creative skills in classes using a varied range of techniques and themes.
  • Taught classes about advanced and regular drawing, painting, craft and colour theory.
  • Independently ran eight weekly classes with a organized curriculum for every term.
  • Documented student work to showcase on the companies social media.
  • Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
  • Helped run the holiday programs during the school breaks.
  • Accounts receivable for classes.

Artist Assistant

Pablo's Art Studio
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Volunteer.
  • Assisting Artists with disabilities to produce, explore and sell art pieces.
  • Helping with tasks and cleaning around the studio.

Graphic and Event Assistant

Performance Arcade
12.2019 - 02.2020
  • Volunteer
  • Designed social media graphics that advertised the upcoming acts performing at the Performance Arcade
  • Assisted at event counting numbers of attendance and questionnaires for visitors

Production Designer

Racing Industry Transition Agency
07.2019 - 09.2019
  • Designing and creating prints and digital elements within the RITA (Racing Industry Transition Agency) production and design team with the use of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
  • Coordinating and maintaining the RDS (retail display screens) and working alongside the marketing and digital sales Team.
  • Using the in-house developed programme called Silk-o-matic to help process text documents into visual silks.

Tube Park and Lift Operator

Mount Washington Alpine Resort
12.2018 - 02.2019
  • Seasonal
  • Set up and pack down of Tube Park and Lifts
  • Provided assistance to guests as required
  • Maintaining customer service and safety within Tube Park and Lift Operations
  • Collaborated with team members to efficiently manage daily operations at the Tube Park.
  • Communicated effectively with other departments as needed for coordination of park-wide initiatives or events.

Food and Beverage Attendant

Columbia Icefield
04.2018 - 10.2018
  • Seasonal
  • Kept a consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained stock levels of cups, lids, straws, condiments and refreshments throughout shift.
  • Provided guests with information about menu items, specials and promotions.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions.
  • Established welcoming atmosphere by greeting each guest at entrance.
  • Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.

Common and Commercial and Inventory Attendant

Panorama Mountain Resort
12.2017 - 04.2018
  • Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly.
  • Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
  • Kept facilities clean, neat, and organized to give areas professional and fresh appeal.
  • Performed routine checks through public areas and inventory tasks to ensure up to date cleanliness and stock.

Delicatessen

PAK'nSAVE
03.2011 - 07.2017
  • Delivered exemplary customer service to guests, even in peak business periods to promote retention.
  • Took special orders for event catering and party trays, assisting customers by recommending additional items, condiments, and garnishes.
  • Responded to telephone inquiries regarding available products and services.
  • Efficiently sliced meats to desired thickness for individual customer requests.
  • Supported other departments within the store as needed

Production Designer

Racing Industry Transition Agency
07.2015 - 08.2015
  • Designing and creating prints and digital elements within the RITA (Racing Industry Transition Agency) production and design team with the use of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
  • Coordinating and maintaining the RDS (retail display screens) and working alongside the marketing and digital sales Team.

Exhibition Installation

Pablo's Art Studio
09.2014 - 11.2014
  • Volunteer.
  • Assisting artists with disabilities.
  • Handing flyers around Wellington CBD for an upcoming exhibition.

Education

Bachelor of Digital Media -

Wellington Institute of Technology
Wellington, NZ
2014

Skills

  • Digital Printing Knowledge
  • Paper Stock Familiarity
  • Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
  • Social media content
  • Word, Powerpoint, Excel
  • Teamwork including working with children/disabilities
  • Problem solving abilities
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service

Timeline

Digital Designer

Naked Passion
03.2023 - 04.2023

Frame Production Member

Larson-Juhl
10.2022 - 02.2023

Art Teacher

Sam's Art House
07.2020 - 08.2022

Artist Assistant

Pablo's Art Studio
01.2020 - 12.2020

Graphic and Event Assistant

Performance Arcade
12.2019 - 02.2020

Production Designer

Racing Industry Transition Agency
07.2019 - 09.2019

Tube Park and Lift Operator

Mount Washington Alpine Resort
12.2018 - 02.2019

Food and Beverage Attendant

Columbia Icefield
04.2018 - 10.2018

Common and Commercial and Inventory Attendant

Panorama Mountain Resort
12.2017 - 04.2018

Production Designer

Racing Industry Transition Agency
07.2015 - 08.2015

Exhibition Installation

Pablo's Art Studio
09.2014 - 11.2014

Delicatessen

PAK'nSAVE
03.2011 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Digital Media -

Wellington Institute of Technology
Alysha Thorn