Goal-oriented and detail-focused creative with a proven track record in graphic and animation work, combining creative problem-solving with technical skills. Strong communicator and collaborative team member who adapts quickly to new challenges and continuously improves with every project. Experienced in client/customer engagement, supportive and inclusive leadership, and organized day-to-day execution across both creative and service roles—bringing a mix of design ability, digital correspondence skills, and reliable coordination to every project.

Connor Sikivou

Goal-oriented and detail-focused creative with a proven track record in graphic and animation work, combining creative problem-solving with technical skills. Strong communicator and collaborative team member who adapts quickly to new challenges and continuously improves with every project. Experienced in client/customer engagement, supportive and inclusive leadership, and organized day-to-day execution across both creative and service roles—bringing a mix of design ability, digital correspondence skills, and reliable coordination to every project.

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Goal-oriented and detail-focused creative with a proven track record in graphic and animation work, combining creative problem-solving with technical skills. Strong communicator and collaborative team member who adapts quickly to new challenges and continuously improves with every project.

Experienced in client/customer engagement, supportive and inclusive leadership, and organized day-to-day execution across both creative and service roles—bringing a mix of design ability, digital correspondence skills, and reliable coordination to every project.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Engagement Specialist (Waka Hourua) at Waka Hourua School Engagement Specialist
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Handled formal communication for schools and educational providers by writing and answering emails and drafting responses, making calls, and managing general office tasks. Helped plan and coordinate education-based creative project timelines and managed digital correspondence to support engagement activities.
Student Body Ambassador at Yoobee College of Creative Innovation
January 1, 2024 - November 17, 2025
Chosen as a student ambassador to promote the university at career expo events; engaged with attendees and represented the institution in Auckland.
School Engagement Specialist at Waka Hourua
January 1, 2024 - November 17, 2025
Wrote and answered emails, drafted responses, and made calls; coordinated education-based creative projects; liaised with schools and educational providers; managed office tasks and digital correspondence.
Cleaner (office cleaning) at Clean My Office Space (CMOS)
August 1, 2022 - Present
Worked as an office cleaner under the CMOS company, supporting daily office upkeep and cleanliness requirements.
Student Worker (construction hand; event customer service; yardwork) at Student Job Search (SJS)
August 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Worked as a construction hand on a private contract and performed yardwork/gardening for yardwork contracts. Also supported customer service at an event for a private contractor.
Multi-Skill Shop Floor Employee (supervision duties in late 2023) at Woolworths Northcote
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Supported store operations across multiple departments, including Produce, Meat, Online, and Grocery. Assisted with stock and inventory control and contributed to in-house media and document design when required. Provided customer service across high-demand periods and took on supervisory responsibilities for a period in late 2023.
Multi-Skill Shop Floor Employee at Woolworths Northcote
January 1, 2022 - November 17, 2025
Supervised for a period in late 2023; handled responsibilities across Produce, Meat, Online, Grocery departments; extensive customer service experience; contributed in-house graphic design for media and documents; managed stock and inventory.
Graphic Designer at The Pacific Community (SPC)
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Design consultations for company-branded documents in-house; primary tool of design work was the Adobe Collection Suite; produced presentation designs, infographics, brochures and posters.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Worked on personal client design requests across graphic design projects, with selected work showcased via an online portfolio.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - November 17, 2025
Provided graphic design services to various clients; portfolio available online.

Education

Certificate IV in Graphic Arts at Fiji National University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Diploma in Animation at Yoobee College of Creative Innovation
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025
Bachelor of Animation at Yoobee College of Creative Innovation
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
Certificate IV in Graphic Arts at Fiji National University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Diploma in Animation at Yoobee College of Creative Innovation
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Animation at Yoobee College of Creative Innovation
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Certificate IV in Graphic Arts
January 1, 2019 - July 31, 2026
Diploma in Animation
January 1, 2020 - July 31, 2026
Bachelor of Animation
January 1, 2021 - July 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail