I am a motivated and imaginative graduate with a First-Class BA(Hons) in Animation and Visual Effects from Norwich University of the Arts, passionate about visual storytelling and transforming ideas into engaging creative work using innovative techniques and strong technical skills. I thrive in both team-driven projects and independent challenges, bringing a collaborative mindset, fresh ideas, and problem-solving abilities. I am open to full-time or freelance roles in creative industries and willing to relocate or commute. My portfolio and projects can be explored via my website [williamhoy.com] and LinkedIn profile [_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

William Hoy

I am a motivated and imaginative graduate with a First-Class BA(Hons) in Animation and Visual Effects from Norwich University of the Arts, passionate about visual storytelling and transforming ideas into engaging creative work using innovative techniques and strong technical skills. I thrive in both team-driven projects and independent challenges, bringing a collaborative mindset, fresh ideas, and problem-solving abilities. I am open to full-time or freelance roles in creative industries and willing to relocate or commute. My portfolio and projects can be explored via my website [williamhoy.com] and LinkedIn profile [_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I am a motivated and imaginative graduate with a First-Class BA(Hons) in Animation and Visual Effects from Norwich University of the Arts, passionate about visual storytelling and transforming ideas into engaging creative work using innovative techniques and strong technical skills.
I thrive in both team-driven projects and independent challenges, bringing a collaborative mindset, fresh ideas, and problem-solving abilities. I am open to full-time or freelance roles in creative industries and willing to relocate or commute. My portfolio and projects can be explored via my website [williamhoy.com] and LinkedIn profile [Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Personal Shopper (Seasonal) at Tesco (Festive) - Baldock
February 28, 2025 - August 6, 2025
Employed from November 2024 to February 2025 to assist customers by putting together online orders ensuring the quality of food given, and handling customer queries during the Christmas and New Year period.
Customer Assistant at East of England Co-op - Norwich
August 31, 2023 - August 6, 2025
From October 2022 to August 2023, assisted customers with queries, restocked shelves, and served customers on the tills while studying for a degree.
Sales Assistant (Seasonal) at The Magic of Christmas - Walkern
December 31, 2019 - August 6, 2025
Worked weekend shifts from October to December 2019 in the Christmas lights department, managed customer parking, and assisted customers during busy periods.
Personal Shopper (Festive) at Tesco
February 1, 2025 - October 24, 2025
Executed role of personal shopper by assembling online orders for customers. Worked through Christmas and New Year period. Ensured high quality of food provided to customers. Addressed customer queries to enhance service experience.
Customer Assistant at East of England Co-op
August 1, 2023 - October 24, 2025
Processed transactions efficiently at tills, restocked shelves to maintain product availability and organisation. Balanced work commitments while pursuing a degree.
Customer Assistant (Festive) at The Magic of Christmas
December 1, 2019 - October 24, 2025
Oversaw Christmas lights department, enhanced visual displays for festive atmosphere. Managed customer parking to ensure efficient traffic flow and convenience. Assisted customers during peak periods, delivering exceptional service and support.

Education

BA (Honours) Animation and Visual Effects at Norwich University of the Arts Norwich
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Monk’s Walk School at Monk’s Walk School Welwyn Garden City
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2020
Welwyn St. Mary’s JMI Welwyn at Welwyn St. Mary’s JMI Welwyn
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Oaklands JMI Welwyn at Oaklands JMI Welwyn
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
BA (Honours) Animation and Visual Effects at Norwich University of the Arts
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Monk’s Walk School at Monk’s Walk School
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2020
Welwyn St. Mary’s JMI at Welwyn St. Mary’s JMI
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Oaklands JMI at Oaklands JMI Welwyn
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
JMI at Oaklands JMI Welwyn
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
JMI at Welwyn St. Mary’s JMI Welwyn
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
High School at Monk’s Walk School Welwyn Garden City
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2020
BA (Honours) Animation and Visual Effects at Norwich University of the Arts Norwich
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
BA (Honours) Animation and Visual Effects at Norwich University of the Arts
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Monk’s Walk School at Monk’s Walk School Welwyn Garden City
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2020
Welwyn St. Mary’s JMI at Welwyn St. Mary’s JMI Welwyn
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Oaklands JMI at Oaklands JMI Welwyn
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
BA(Hons) Animation & Visual Effects at Norwich University of the Arts
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2023
BTEC Level 3 Information Technology – Distinction at Monk’s Walk School
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025
A-Level: Product Design – C at Monk’s Walk School
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025
AS Level: Core Maths – E at Monk’s Walk School
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025
GCSEs: 8 GCSEs including Maths, English and Science at Monk’s Walk School
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Animation and Visual Effects - First Class
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
BTEC Level 3 in Information Technology - Distinction
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
A Level Product Design - C Grade
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
A Level Physics - E Grade
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
AS Level Core Maths - E Grade
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
GCSE Product Design - A* Grade
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
GCSE Maths - 4 Grade
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
GCSE English Literature - 6 Grade
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
GCSE English Language - 4 Grade
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
GCSE Combined Science - 5 Grade
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
GCSE Art - 5 Grade
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
GCSE History - 4 Grade
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
BA (Honours) Animation and Visual Effects BA Degree First Class
January 1, 2023 - August 6, 2025
BTEC Level 3 Information Technology Distinction
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
A Level Product Design C
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
A Level Physics E
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
AS Level Core Maths E
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
GCSE Product Design A*
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
GCSE Maths 4
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
GCSE English Literature 6
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
GCSE English Language 4
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
GCSE Combined Science 5
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
GCSE Art 5
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
GCSE History 4
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
BA (Honours) Animation and Visual Effects BA Degree First Class
January 1, 2023 - August 6, 2025
Information Technology BTEC Level 3 Distinction
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Product Design A Level C
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Physics A Level E
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Core Maths AS Level E
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Product Design GCSE A*
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Maths GCSE 4
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
English Literature GCSE 6
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
English Language GCSE 4
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Combined Science GCSE 5
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Art GCSE 5
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
History GCSE 4
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Bronze Chief Scout Award
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Silver Chief Scout Award
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Gold Chief Scout Award
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
BA (Honours) Animation and Visual Effects - First Class
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Information Technology BTEC Level 3 - Distinction
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Product Design A Level - Grade C
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Physics A Level - Grade E
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Core Maths AS Level - Grade E
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Product Design GCSE - Grade A*
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Maths GCSE - Grade 4
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
English Literature GCSE - Grade 6
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
English Language GCSE - Grade 4
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Combined Science GCSE - Grade 5
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Art GCSE - Grade 5
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
History GCSE - Grade 4
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Rookie of the Year 2023 – Animation Competition
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025
Welwyn Hatfield Times Young Achiever of the Year 2019
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025

Industry Experience

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