Writing about your own work in the third person not only adds credibility and credential to your achievements, it is a healthy exercise in separating yourself from your craft.
Mike Coker
ChristchurchProfile
I am an innovative graphic designer with extensive experience in branding, marketing communication and project management. I have adapted to a wide range of roles and various projects from graphic design and aerial photography to international sports team management.
With an active history in the development of businesses and a knowledge of computer technology I have gained skills sets in; product design and manufacture; IT hosting and data management; graphic design for print; web development and online publishing.
My aim is to secure opportunities that will utilise over 12 years graphic and product design, web development, project management, international trading experience and know-how.
BFA (Hons.), Fine Arts, Graphic Design
1999 – 2000
University of Canterbury
BFA, Typo-Graphic Design, Classics, Psychology, Art Education
1992 – 1996
Design Tutor was Max Hailstone
January 2006 – Present
Quiqcorp Limited offers business, creative, and content management solutions that enable people to share ideas and information. We are a marketing agency that has experience in a multitude of industries and proven our capability on a number of local and international projects. We enjoy growing business, and developing real solutions that meet the needs of our clients and exceeding their goals.
Owner, Director, Graphic Designer at Flying-Image Limited
March 2002 – Present
Providing products and display services to generate interest for activities and events held by Churches, and Church organisations.
Owner, Web Designer at ecactive pty ltd
October 1999 – January 2008
To develop web interface designs that met with current standards. Ecactive has since merged with Quiqcorp Limited.
International Marketing Manager at Gaastra
2000 – 2007
To develop international brand and industry connections, associated with water-sports and windsurfing internationally.
Owner, Managing Director, Designer at Redhaus Typo-Graphics Limited
October 1996 – January 2007
Redhaus are experienced in project management, product development, managing and producing marketing suitable for appropriate audience levels. We are extremely adaptable, and have a proven service reliability relating to a multitude of projects internationally. Redhaus has since merged with Quiqcorp Limited.
Graphic Designer at Buller Printing Limited
November 1996 – December 1998
Buller Printing Limited is a small, privately owned commercial & general printing company with over 50 years experience. Located in Westport, Buller Print offers a comprehensive range of offset and digital printing services including in-house graphic design / typesetting layout.
Aerial Photographer / Tutor at PICOP
May 1996 – June 1996
Shoot stands of native and exotic plantations in order to evaluate harvest and road plan schedules.
With an active history in the development of businesses and a knowledge of computer technology I have gained skills sets in; product design and manufacture; IT hosting and data management; graphic design for print; web development and online publishing.
My aim is to secure opportunities that will utilise over 12 years graphic and product design, web development, project management, international trading experience and know-how.
Education
University of CanterburyBFA (Hons.), Fine Arts, Graphic Design
1999 – 2000
University of Canterbury
BFA, Typo-Graphic Design, Classics, Psychology, Art Education
1992 – 1996
Design Tutor was Max Hailstone
Awards
3 x Gold Medal, Pride in Print 2009 - Godley Gifts BooksetInfluences
Owner, Designer, Director at Quiqcorp LimitedJanuary 2006 – Present
Quiqcorp Limited offers business, creative, and content management solutions that enable people to share ideas and information. We are a marketing agency that has experience in a multitude of industries and proven our capability on a number of local and international projects. We enjoy growing business, and developing real solutions that meet the needs of our clients and exceeding their goals.
Owner, Director, Graphic Designer at Flying-Image Limited
March 2002 – Present
Providing products and display services to generate interest for activities and events held by Churches, and Church organisations.
Owner, Web Designer at ecactive pty ltd
October 1999 – January 2008
To develop web interface designs that met with current standards. Ecactive has since merged with Quiqcorp Limited.
International Marketing Manager at Gaastra
2000 – 2007
To develop international brand and industry connections, associated with water-sports and windsurfing internationally.
Owner, Managing Director, Designer at Redhaus Typo-Graphics Limited
October 1996 – January 2007
Redhaus are experienced in project management, product development, managing and producing marketing suitable for appropriate audience levels. We are extremely adaptable, and have a proven service reliability relating to a multitude of projects internationally. Redhaus has since merged with Quiqcorp Limited.
Graphic Designer at Buller Printing Limited
November 1996 – December 1998
Buller Printing Limited is a small, privately owned commercial & general printing company with over 50 years experience. Located in Westport, Buller Print offers a comprehensive range of offset and digital printing services including in-house graphic design / typesetting layout.
Aerial Photographer / Tutor at PICOP
May 1996 – June 1996
Shoot stands of native and exotic plantations in order to evaluate harvest and road plan schedules.