Alison Forrest
Profile:
I am highly motivated, determined, adaptable, versatile and consistently high achiever. An enterprising individual with high levels of self-motivation and enthusiasm. I am a fast learner who thrives on challenges with a wide variety of skills and experience that highlight my adaptability and dedication to all areas of design.
Education:
Bishopston Comprehensive School Swansea, 1985-1990
Gorseinon College, Swansea, 1990-1992:
A-Level Fashion & Textiles (Grade A)
A-Level Crafts Design and Ceramics (Grade A)
1992 Overall Art Prize Winner and Textiles category winner at the national Urdd Eistedfodd
Northbrook College, Worthing West Sussex, 1992-93;
BTEC ND Printed Textiles
Staffordshire University, 1994-98
BA(Hons) Design ( Ceramics) 2.1
BTEC HND Design Ceramics (Placement with Josiah Wedgwood and Sons)
1996 Churchill Student Design Awards- Highly Commended in the Queen's Fine Bone china Mug category
Employment:
1999-2000. Artworker/Graphic Designer
Robert Frederick Ltd, Bath.
Key Tasks: Creating the initial concept, producing templates using industry standard software, applying own artwork and designs to print ready products and assisting with producing mock-ups/prototypes.
Career break 2000-2006
Gardener fo the elderly, 2006-2010
Owner and Head Web Designer 2008-2010
www.acerwebdesign.co.uk
Key Tasks: Arranging and attending meetings with clients, needs analysis, working with and adapting to new technologies, meeting clients, filing, accounting, working with databases, web design, programming, problem solving and customer relations/ service.
