I was born in Italy, where I trained in Art and Graphic Design. I've been living in Auckland, NZ, where I’ve worked as a graphic designer and photographer, delivering branding, print and web solutions for small to medium retail businesses. I currently run Soul Lines Design, a freelance activity, where I combine clean visuals with practical production know-how. My work extends beyond client projects into sustainability and community initiatives. I’m passionate about ecology, circular economies and building resilient communities through Enviroschools and local projects, while pursuing ongoing learning in horticulture and permaculture. I’m a mother who values collaboration, volunteering, and creative experimentation.…

Francesca Gallo

I was born in Italy, where I trained in Art and Graphic Design. I've been living in Auckland, NZ, where I’ve worked as a graphic designer and photographer, delivering branding, print and web solutions for small to medium retail businesses. I currently run Soul Lines Design, a freelance activity, where I combine clean visuals with practical production know-how. My work extends beyond client projects into sustainability and community initiatives. I’m passionate about ecology, circular economies and building resilient communities through Enviroschools and local projects, while pursuing ongoing learning in horticulture and permaculture. I’m a mother who values collaboration, volunteering, and creative experimentation.…

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I was born in Italy, where I trained in Art and Graphic Design. I’ve been living in Auckland, NZ, where I’ve worked as a graphic designer and photographer, delivering branding, print and web solutions for small to medium retail businesses. I currently run Soul Lines Design, a freelance activity, where I combine clean visuals with practical production know-how.

My work extends beyond client projects into sustainability and community initiatives. I’m passionate about ecology, circular economies and building resilient communities through Enviroschools and local projects, while pursuing ongoing learning in horticulture and permaculture. I’m a mother who values collaboration, volunteering, and creative experimentation.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Enviro School Teacher Aid at Enviroschools / Waitakere City Improving School Attendance
November 30, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Fixed-term, part-time role supporting Enviroschools learning through recycling, composting and gardening activities for early childhood centers and schools.
Graphic/Web Designer at Soul Lines Design
August 1, 2022 - November 8, 2025
Freelance design services for print and web: branding from scratch or updates, logo creation, simple websites, business cards, posters, brochures and merchandise graphics for small and new businesses.
Graphic/Web Designer and Photographer at Source Mondial NZ, Designer Rugs and Carpets showroom
February 28, 2021 - February 28, 2021
Responsible for web content, marketing campaigns (eDM), website design/management, product photography, library of interior images, and rug pattern designs for bespoke pieces; managed social media and liaised with external collaborators.
Graphic/Web Designer at Micron Security Ltd.
June 30, 2015 - June 30, 2015
Branding collateral, website design, magazine/newspaper advertising, product photography, icon creation and front-end interface for a bespoke phone app.
Web Content Manager and Photographer at Molly N Paradigm Ltd
August 31, 2013 - August 31, 2013
Branding collateral, website design and management, product photography for website, social media and magazines.
Graphic/Web Designer and Photographer at Base Franchise Ltd.
November 30, 2010 - November 30, 2010
Branding collateral, brochures, business cards, website design and photography for franchising affiliates.
Retail Assistant at We'ar hq and outlet
April 30, 2009 - April 30, 2009
Full-time role focusing on customer care, stock management, POS systems, banking, window dressing and photography of first clothing collection.
Retail Assistant at Glengarry Wines
August 31, 2008 - August 31, 2008
Full-time role in wine and liquor sales; team environment with responsibilities including POS, banking and store presentation. Earned Manager Certificate and Wine Academy Level 1.
Graphic Designer/MacOperator (Maternity Cover) at Grafica&Idee
March 31, 2005 - March 31, 2005
Prepared advertisement material for national/local newspapers, assisted with magazine layouts and general graphic design for advertising.
Graphic Designer/Creative at Studiodiseno Srl
June 30, 2002 - June 30, 2002
Graphic design and multimedia communications; full-time casual position creating brochures, packaging, advertising, and websites from concept to print.

Education

Art Diploma at Liceo Scientifico Sperimentale F.Cecioni, Livorno Italy
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1998
Certificate of Communication for Business and Cultural Image at Italy
September 1, 1999 - November 1, 1999
Certificate of Computer Graphics and Serigraphy at Italy
January 1, 2000 - April 1, 2000
General Manager Certificate at Hospitality Management Consultants Ltd, Auckland
July 1, 2007 - November 8, 2025
Wine Academy, first level at Glengarry Wines, Auckland
September 1, 2007 - November 8, 2025
Upper Intermediate Certificate of English at Elsis Institute, Sydney
March 1, 2007 - November 8, 2025
Certificate in Te Kunenga o te Reo Māori Level 4 at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, Auckland
January 1, 2018 - November 8, 2025
Certificate in Mirimiri and Romiromi, Level 1 at Mareikura Rising, Auckland
May 1, 2021 - November 8, 2025
Certificate in Horticulture, Level 3 at Open Polytechnic
October 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023
Certificate in Permaculture at Regenpreneurs
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Certificate in Te Kunenga o te Reo Māori Level 4
January 1, 2018 - November 8, 2025
Certificate in Mirimiri and Romiromi, Level 1
May 1, 2021 - November 8, 2025
Certificate in Horticulture, Level 3
October 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023
Certificate in Permaculture
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Wine Academy, first level
September 1, 2007 - November 8, 2025
Certificate of Communication for Business and Cultural Image
September 1, 1999 - November 1, 1999
Certificate of Computer Graphics and Serigraphy
January 1, 2000 - April 1, 2000
Upper Intermediate Certificate of English
March 1, 2007 - November 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Consumer Goods