I'm Starla Dear, a 21-year-old with a background in Art & Design, currently studying Graphics Design & Photography and working toward a bachelor’s degree. I’m excited to start a career in design once I finish university. For the past four years I’ve worked as a Store Assistant at Aldi in Irthlingborough and Royal Leamington Spa, where I’ve honed excellent customer service, cleaning, organization, and multitasking. I’m extremely friendly, comfortable working alone or with others, and I love artwork, animal care, and design. I currently work at a cafe in Royal Leamington Spa as a waitress and bartender. I also manage three online portfolios—one for all my creative skills, one for photography, and one for projects—showcasing my Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, and Animation work using tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects.

Starla Dear

I'm Starla Dear, a 21-year-old with a background in Art & Design, currently studying Graphics Design & Photography and working toward a bachelor’s degree. I’m excited to start a career in design once I finish university. For the past four years I’ve worked as a Store Assistant at Aldi in Irthlingborough and Royal Leamington Spa, where I’ve honed excellent customer service, cleaning, organization, and multitasking. I’m extremely friendly, comfortable working alone or with others, and I love artwork, animal care, and design. I currently work at a cafe in Royal Leamington Spa as a waitress and bartender. I also manage three online portfolios—one for all my creative skills, one for photography, and one for projects—showcasing my Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, and Animation work using tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects.

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I’m Starla Dear, a 21-year-old with a background in Art & Design, currently studying Graphics Design & Photography and working toward a bachelor’s degree. I’m excited to start a career in design once I finish university.

For the past four years I’ve worked as a Store Assistant at Aldi in Irthlingborough and Royal Leamington Spa, where I’ve honed excellent customer service, cleaning, organization, and multitasking. I’m extremely friendly, comfortable working alone or with others, and I love artwork, animal care, and design. I currently work at a cafe in Royal Leamington Spa as a waitress and bartender. I also manage three online portfolios—one for all my creative skills, one for photography, and one for projects—showcasing my Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, and Animation work using tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Store Assistant at Aldi Stores Ltd
July 1, 2021 - December 1, 2025
While working at Aldi, I have gained the skills of working in a fast-paced environment, delivering excellent customer service, cleaning & organizing, warehouse work, till work, stock checks, merchandising, stock in shelves, rotating products, hygiene & product quality. I have also become accustomed to doing multiple tasks at once.
Graphic Designer at Big Yellow Fishes
November 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
I am responsible for designing logos, T-shirt designs & illustrations, helping with various projects from clothing drops & advertising to video games. I am engaged on a flexible, on-call basis depending on business requirements.
Cafe Worker & Server at TROF / Cafe
November 1, 2025 - Present
In TROF, which is a stand-alone cafe in Royal Leamington Spa, I play a role which involves serving customers, seating them with menus, cleaning the floors & tables, taking & managing orders, unpacking deliveries, & making various hot/cold drinks such as tea or coffee.

Education

Digital Communications & Design (Level 5) at Bedford College
September 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Graphics Design & Photography (Level 6) at Royal Leamington Spa College WCG
September 1, 2025 - May 25, 2026
Digital Marketing (Level 2) at Lincoln College
August 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Art & Design (Animation Industry, Level 3) at Bedford College
January 11, 2030 - May 25, 2026

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Industry Experience

Retail, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other