Hi, I'm Lynda Carter (nee Newman). I'm a resourceful and creative professional with a long track record in art, design, education, and communications. I thrive in collaborative environments but am equally comfortable working solo, delivering polished visuals and practical solutions. My background spans graphic design, illustration, photography, and teaching across primary and secondary levels. I’m proficient with Word, Excel, Photoshop, and related tools, while I bring strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills to every project. I value honesty and reliability having a positive, professional demeanor.…

Lynda Carter (nee Newman)

Hi, I'm Lynda Carter (nee Newman). I'm a resourceful and creative professional with a long track record in art, design, education, and communications. I thrive in collaborative environments but am equally comfortable working solo, delivering polished visuals and practical solutions. My background spans graphic design, illustration, photography, and teaching across primary and secondary levels. I’m proficient with Word, Excel, Photoshop, and related tools, while I bring strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills to every project. I value honesty and reliability having a positive, professional demeanor.…

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Hi, I’m Lynda Carter (nee Newman). I’m a resourceful and creative professional with a long track record in art, design, education, and communications. I thrive in collaborative environments but am equally comfortable working solo, delivering polished visuals and practical solutions.

My background spans graphic design, illustration, photography, and teaching across primary and secondary levels. I’m proficient with Word, Excel, Photoshop, and related tools, while I bring strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills to every project. I value honesty and reliability having a positive, professional demeanor.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Relief Teacher at Spotswood College, New Plymouth
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2021
Provided relief teaching services covering various subjects to students. Adapted to the needs of the school and students to ensure continuity in education.
Relief Teacher at Devon Intermediate, New Plymouth
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Part-time Art Teacher to Area Schools for one year and relief teaching for students across different subjects.
Relief Teacher (On-call) at Sacred Heart Girls’ College, New Plymouth
June 1, 2009 - December 31, 2015
Teaching students in all subjects from year 7 through to year 13 on an on-call basis.
Customer Relations Officer at Max Pennington’s Auto City, New Plymouth
January 1, 2007 - June 30, 2009
Conducted follow-up surveys with service and sales customers, performed administration and promotional work and produced newsletters.
Educator at Taranaki SAFER Family Centre, New Plymouth
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Presented educational programs covering topics such as Date, Drug, Rape, and Abuse in secondary schools and community groups as well as 'Feeling Safe' presentations for adults working with pre-schoolers.
Land Liaison Officer & Public Relations & Traffic Monitoring at BTW Surveyors, New Plymouth
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
Worked on seismic survey projects and public relations and traffic monitoring for oil site developments on fixed contracts.
Arts Coordinator (Part-time) at St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls, Stratford
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Coordinated arts activities in a part-time capacity.
Information Technology Teacher at Sacred Heart Girls’ College, New Plymouth
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Taught information technology to students from year 7 through year 11 (NCEA Level 1).
Marketing Assistant (contract) at WITT New Plymouth
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
Worked as a marketing assistant in the information shop on a contract basis.
Volunteer & Relief Teaching (On call) at Sacred Heart Girls College, New Plymouth
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Provided voluntary support in the technology department and relief teaching on call.
Relief Teaching Art (On-call) at Spotswood College, New Plymouth
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Provided relief teaching specifically in Art on an on-call basis.
Landscape Draftsperson (Five month contract) at Richard Bain Landscape Architects, New Plymouth
January 1, 1999 - May 31, 1999
Worked on residential landscape projects as a draftsperson on a short-term contract.
Art and Design Tutor (Part-time) at Te Atiawa Business Centre New Plymouth
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998
Taught adult students creative drawing skills, design and layout concepts, and computer graphics including Coral Draw, Photoshop, and Freehand.
Art and Design Tutor (Part-time) at The Practical Education Centre, New Plymouth
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1996
Taught adult students basic design skills and prepared and developed teaching programs.
Shopping Columnist at Taranaki Times, New Plymouth
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994
Wrote shopping columns for the Times in Town newspaper, also undertaking advertising sales and copywriting.
Graphic Designer at Self-Employed, New Plymouth
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1994
Designed logos, business cards, brochures, illustration work, murals, ticket-writing, and photography as a self-employed graphic designer.
Promotions and Marketing Assistant at Taranaki Newspapers Ltd, New Plymouth
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1989
Involved in visualising and designing logos and producing finished art, photographic work, typographic work and proofreading, exhibition and video concept work, and copywriting.
In-Store Display person at Co-operative Retail Services, Bristol, England
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1985
Created shop window and in-store displays.
Graphic Artist at Self-Employed, Perth and Sydney, Australia
January 1, 1981 - December 31, 1984
Produced finished art, illustration, typesetting, paste-up, bromides and screen production, and photographic work.
Graphic Artist at The Guardian Newspaper, Palmerston North
January 1, 1978 - December 31, 1980
Produced finished art for the newspaper.

Education

Diploma of Art & Creativity (Hons) Level 6 at The Learning Connexion, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
National Diploma of Journalism at Taranaki Polytechnic, New Plymouth, New Zealand
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999
Certificate in Commercial Computer Graphics at Taranaki Polytechnic, New Plymouth, New Zealand
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997
Diploma Primary Teaching at Massey University (Teacher’s College), Palmerston North College of Education, New Zealand
February 25, 1974 - December 16, 1977
I took 1975 off from study to work for the Guardian Newspaper Palm North, NZ as a Graphic Designer.
Certificate of Interior Design at Leederville Technical College
January 1, 1982 - September 12, 2025

Qualifications

Diploma of Art & Creativity (Honours) Level 6
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Diploma Primary Teaching
February 1, 1974 - December 18, 1977
Massey Uni papers towards a B. Education
Certificate in Interior Design
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1982
Diploma of Art & Creativity (Hons) Level 6
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
NZ National Diploma of Journalism
June 1, 1998 - June 30, 1999
Certificate in Commercial Computer Graphics
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Computers & Electronics, Other
    uniE621 Photos of Mount Taranaki
    To photograph Mount Taranak in different seasons and at different times of the day. photo…
    uniE621 Photos of Mount Taranaki
    To photograph Mount Taranak in different seasons and at different times of the day. photo…
    uniE621 Photos of Mount Taranaki
    To photograph Mount Taranak in different seasons and at different times of the day. photo…
    uniE621 Photos of Mount Taranaki
    To photograph Mount Taranak in different seasons and at different times of the day. photo…
    uniE621 Art Exhibition - acrylic on canvas paintings
    I produced a set of paintings using acrylic paint on canvas towards an Art Exhibition in a Community Gallery in Taranaki. My inspiration is the New Zealand/Aotearoa landscape, native fauna and wildlife. Examples of my work are here. illustrator graphicdesigner…
    uniE621 Art Exhibition - acrylic on canvas paintings
    I produced a set of paintings using acrylic paint on canvas towards an Art Exhibition in a Community Gallery in Taranaki. My inspiration is the New Zealand/Aotearoa landscape, native fauna and wildlife. Examples of my work are here. illustrator graphicdesigner…
    uniE621 Art Exhibition - acrylic on canvas paintings
    I produced a set of paintings using acrylic paint on canvas towards an Art Exhibition in a Community Gallery in Taranaki. My inspiration is the New Zealand/Aotearoa landscape, native fauna and wildlife. Examples of my work are here. illustrator…