I'm a friendly, motivated, and creative individual who take pride in everything I do. With strong written and verbal communication skills, I work confidently both independently and as part of a team, and adapt easily to new roles and environments while continuing to grow my skills. Creativity is at the heart of my work. I’ve graduated in 2016 with a BA (Hons) in Illustration from Arts University Plymouth, and have since balanced full-time work with being a professional and published illustrator. I’ve illustrated three children’s books and built a portfolio of logo design, signage, and commissioned artwork, giving me a strong visual eye and attention to detail. I bring a positive, open-minded approach to every project and enjoy working in collaborative, creative environments. Alongside my illustration work, I’m also a content creator and blogger focused on books and art, with over 10 years of experience using social media professionally to engage audiences. I’m proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and InDesign, and confident across both Apple and Microsoft systems.

Lorna Davey

I'm a friendly, motivated, and creative individual who take pride in everything I do. With strong written and verbal communication skills, I work confidently both independently and as part of a team, and adapt easily to new roles and environments while continuing to grow my skills. Creativity is at the heart of my work. I’ve graduated in 2016 with a BA (Hons) in Illustration from Arts University Plymouth, and have since balanced full-time work with being a professional and published illustrator. I’ve illustrated three children’s books and built a portfolio of logo design, signage, and commissioned artwork, giving me a strong visual eye and attention to detail. I bring a positive, open-minded approach to every project and enjoy working in collaborative, creative environments. Alongside my illustration work, I’m also a content creator and blogger focused on books and art, with over 10 years of experience using social media professionally to engage audiences. I’m proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and InDesign, and confident across both Apple and Microsoft systems.

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I’m a friendly, motivated, and creative individual who take pride in everything I do. With strong written and verbal communication skills, I work confidently both independently and as part of a team, and adapt easily to new roles and environments while continuing to grow my skills. Creativity is at the heart of my work.
I’ve graduated in 2016 with a BA (Hons) in Illustration from Arts University Plymouth, and have since balanced full-time work with being a professional and published illustrator. I’ve illustrated three children’s books and built a portfolio of logo design, signage, and commissioned artwork, giving me a strong visual eye and attention to detail. I bring a positive, open-minded approach to every project and enjoy working in collaborative, creative environments. Alongside my illustration work, I’m also a content creator and blogger focused on books and art, with over 10 years of experience using social media professionally to engage audiences. I’m proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and InDesign, and confident across both Apple and Microsoft systems.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Deputy Manager, Marketing & Communications at Mentorverse
August 1, 2023 - Present
Email campaign writing, planning and sending; Social media and blog content; Website maintenance; Graphic design - internal magazine and posters; Help in both setting and hitting KPI’s for the department & strategy
Supervisor / Store Manager at Strawberry Fields Lifton Farm Shop
May 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
Managing 4 departments: Shop floor, Warehouse, Fresh Produce and Online Shop; Managing supervisors and shop assistants in a team of 25+; Same roles as mentioned below; Managing Rotas, Holidays and admin paperwork including return to work forms, interviews, reviews, disciplinaries and appraisals
Owner / Illustrator at LornaIllustrates
May 1, 2020 - Present
Illustrator; Fan artist; Creative; A published children's book illustrator; Website design and graphic design for magazines, books etc; Signage and Hand-Lettering for cafes, weddings and stores; Logo design and business cards
Account Executive for News UK, Scotland and Ireland at GFM Holdings LTD
August 1, 2018 - July 1, 2020
Directing and running promotions in paper and online (these included theme park token collections, in-paper competitions, offers and the £9.50 Sun Holiday promotions); Liaising with clients directly; Managing stats, income and revenue; Pitching, quoting and invoicing; Leading and managing a team of agents
Sales Advisor & Social Media representative at Lush Cosmetics, Plymouth
October 1, 2014 - July 1, 2018
Greeted customers warmly into store & engaged in tailored consultations; Demonstrations; Product knowledge; Fully trained in excellent customer service, adapting to customer environments and techniques of customer rapport building; Social Media representative; Assisting in recruitment events and training sessions

Education

GCSEs at Tavistock College
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026
Level 3 Extended Diploma - Distinction Distinction Merit at Tavistock College
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
Graphic Design and Illustration at Plymouth College of Art
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
BA (Hons) Illustration at Plymouth College of Art
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment