I pride myself on being flexible, adaptable and reliable, qualities I have demonstrated across retail roles and continue to apply in graphic design. These strengths have followed me into a subject I am passionate about and I have pursued a degree in Graphic Design through the Open University. I have also contributed to The Crack magazine, designing double-page spreads. I enjoy creating branding and visual identities, and I’m motivated by producing work that communicates clearly and professionally while remaining adaptable to client needs.…

Ben Childs

I pride myself on being flexible, adaptable and reliable, qualities I have demonstrated across retail roles and continue to apply in graphic design. These strengths have followed me into a subject I am passionate about and I have pursued a degree in Graphic Design through the Open University. I have also contributed to The Crack magazine, designing double-page spreads. I enjoy creating branding and visual identities, and I’m motivated by producing work that communicates clearly and professionally while remaining adaptable to client needs.…

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I pride myself on being flexible, adaptable and reliable, qualities I have demonstrated across retail roles and continue to apply in graphic design. These strengths have followed me into a subject I am passionate about and I have pursued a degree in Graphic Design through the Open University. I have also contributed to The Crack magazine, designing double-page spreads.

I enjoy creating branding and visual identities, and I’m motivated by producing work that communicates clearly and professionally while remaining adaptable to client needs.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sales Assistant at Heron Foods
September 1, 2021 - Present
Professionally engaged with customers offering support and guidance when needed; Consistent reliable placement and rotation of stock; Maintained the tidiness and cleanliness of the store at all times; Warehouse maintenance; efficiently work and organise the store’s warehouse
Temporary Sales Assistant at McColls/Morrisons Daily
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Provided professional customer service; Maintained the store’s appearance and cleanliness; Used own initiative to resolve new and recurring issues.
Back Of House Staff at Golden Rice Tandoori
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Performed tasks quickly in a high - pressure environment; Handled food with care and precision
Temporary Customer Consultant at Currys
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Displayed professional customer service skills; Supported customers and offered help and advice when needed
Temporary Sales Assistant at McColl’s Newton Hall
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Worked quickly with a team; Worked well in fast paced environment
Sales Assistant at Heron Foods Newton Hall
January 1, 2021 - Present
Professionally engaged with customers offering support and guidance when needed. Consistent reliable placement and rotation of stock. Maintained the tidiness and cleanliness of the store at all times. Warehouse maintenance, efficiently organized the store’s warehouse.
Temporary Sales Assistant at McColl’s
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Worked quickly with a team; performed well in a fast-paced environment.

Education

BA (Hons) Design at New College Durham (Open University)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
FDA Level 5 Graphic Design at New College Durham
January 11, 2030 - December 11, 2025
FDA Level 4 Graphic Design at New College Durham
January 11, 2030 - December 11, 2025
BTEC Level 2 Design at New College Durham
January 11, 2030 - December 11, 2025
BTEC National Diploma in Creative Industries - Year 2 at New College Durham
January 11, 2030 - December 11, 2025
BTEC National Diploma in Creative Industries - Year 1 at New College Durham
January 11, 2030 - December 11, 2025
BTEC Level 2 IT at New College Durham
January 11, 2030 - December 11, 2025
GCSE English Language at St Leonard’s Catholic School Durham
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2018
GCSE English Literature at St Leonard’s Catholic School Durham
January 11, 2030 - December 11, 2025
Functional Skills Maths at St Leonard’s Catholic School Durham
January 11, 2030 - December 11, 2025
BTEC ICT - Merit at St Leonard’s Catholic School Durham
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2018
BTEC Creative Digital Media Production - Pass at St Leonard’s Catholic School Durham
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2018
Business - GCSE at St Leonard’s Catholic School Durham
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2018
Art GCSE - 5 at St Leonard’s Catholic School Durham
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2018
Combined Sciences - 3:3 at St Leonard’s Catholic School Durham
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2018
Religious Studies - 3 at St Leonard’s Catholic School Durham
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2018
BA (Hons) Design at New College Durham (Open University)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
FDA Level 5 Graphic Design at New College Durham
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
FDA Level 4 Graphic Design – Distinction at New College Durham
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
BTEC Level 2 Design - Distinction at New College Durham
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
BTEC National Diploma in Creative Industries - Pass (Year 2) at New College Durham
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
BTEC National Diploma in Creative Industries - Pass (Year 1) at New College Durham
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
BTEC Level 2 IT – Pass at New College Durham
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
GCSE English Language - Grade 5 at St Leonard’s Catholic School Durham
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
GCSE English Literature - Merit at St Leonard’s Catholic School Durham
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
Functional Skills Maths - Pass at St Leonard’s Catholic School Durham
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
BTEC ICT - Merit at St Leonard’s Catholic School Durham
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
BTEC Creative Digital Media Production - Pass at St Leonard’s Catholic School Durham
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
Business - GCSE at St Leonard’s Catholic School Durham
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
Art - GCSE (Grade 5) at St Leonard’s Catholic School Durham
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
Combined Sciences - 3:3 at St Leonard’s Catholic School Durham
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
Religious Studies - 3 at St Leonard’s Catholic School Durham
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
BA (Hons) Graphic Design – 2:2 at New College Durham (Open University)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
BTEC Level 2 Design – Distinction at New College Durham
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
BTEC National Diploma in Creative Industries – Pass at New College Durham
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
BTEC Level 2 IT – Pass at New College Durham
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
GCSE English Language – 5 at New College Durham
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
GCSE English Literature – Merit at New College Durham
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Functional Skills Maths - Pass at New College Durham
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
BTEC ICT – Merit at St Leonard’s Catholic School Durham
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
BTEC Creative Digital Media Production – Pass at St Leonard’s Catholic School Durham
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
GCSE Art – 5 at St Leonard’s Catholic School Durham
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
GCSE Business Studies – E at St Leonard’s Catholic School Durham
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
Combined Sciences – 3:3 at St Leonard’s Catholic School Durham
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
Religious Studies – 3 at St Leonard’s Catholic School Durham
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018

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Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Education, Consumer Goods, Professional Services

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