Computing I.T. and Design Student

Ryan McMahon

Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Currently an undergraduate student with the Open University working towards a Diploma in Graphic Design and Computing I.T.
Education
- Undergraduate - Diploma Higher Education Computing I.T.
  
  The Open University
  
  2016 - 2017
- Undergraduate - Diploma Higher Education Design Thinking and Creativity
  
  Open university
  
  2015 - 2016
- Module Photography: Camera Techniques
  
  Motherwell College
  
  1999 - 2000
- Scottish Standard Grades Exams
  
  John Ogilvie high school
  
  1995 - 1999
  
  Art + Design - 1 P.E. - 2 Spanish - 2 Craft + Design - 3 English - 3 Biology - 4 Maths - 5
Experience
- Spray Painter
  
  Highland Colour Coaters
  
  Duties included pre-treatment and spray painting of all types of structural steel and aluminium which sees the steel and aluminium passed through a series of treatment tanks such as phosphate and acid tanks for steel and chromate and acid tanks for the aluminium. This etched the surface which ensures the powder coating adheres to its surface better. Also keeping my work area clean and tidy and taking samples from treatment tanks on occasion. Bar Staff Blantyre Miners welfare
- Spray Painter
  
  Martec Engineering
  
  Duties included powder coating within a spray booth to paint all types of structural steel and aluminium extrusions used on signs. Also loading the production line prior to painting and keeping the spray booth to a high standard of cleanliness so to prevent any contamination of paint.
- Ground Worker
  
  W.H. Malcolm
  
  Duties included carrying out all types of ground works such as installing lateral drainage systems for artificial football pitches. Undertaking the laying of slabs and kerbs around the perimeter of the pitch before filling with type one hard core in preparation for astro turf grass being laid.
- Refuse Collector
  
  North Lanarkshire Council
  
  Present
  
  Duties included uplifting domestic refuse bins as part of a 3 man crew. Following daily route sheets and pull out service sheets, keeping the cab of lorry clean, and dealing with members of the public on a daily basis.
- Graphic Design Intern
  
  Salon NV Magazine
  
  Glasgow, United Kingdom
  
  Oct 2016 - Nov 2016 (1 month)
  
  Graphic design internship lasting one month. My duties included working and learning under the resident graphic designer cutting out images using Adobe Photoshop in preparation for being placed into the magazine spread. Also learned a little about creating magazine layouts using Adobe InDesign.
Awards

My Design Process and Vector Drawing Certificates Obtained @ Lynda.com

1.The Five-Step Creative Process

Lynda.com - License B02E6D

July 2016

2.Brainstorming Basics

Lynda.com - License E0F470

August 2016

3.Developing a Mood Board

Lynda.com - License ED5FEE

August 2016

4.Creativity Bootcamp

Lynda.com - License 59AEC1

August 2016

5.Drawing Vector Graphics

Lynda.com - License AB784B

August 2016

6.The Science of Logo Design

Lynda.com - License DC4746

August 2016
Affiliations

https://behance.net/sp3ctrumzsignz - Behance/Pantone/Wacom/The Student Room Portfolios

http://sp3ctrumzsignz.myportfolio.com - Adobe Portfolio

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/sp3ctrumz - LinkedIn Profile
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