Bio

I'm a 22 year old graphic designer based in Malta. Energetic and enthusiastic in and out of the work place. Passionate in graphic design, social media marketing, brand design and product packaging. Looking to put the knowledge I've gained over the years, into becoming a professional in the industry and perfecting my craft. With a focus on delivering exceptional results that exceed expectations, I have developed a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of design principles and design trends.

Professional History

2015 - Present
Freelance Designer

• Practiced design and freelance work since early teenage-hood.
• Sold my first logo at 14 years old.
• Took occasional breaks to focus on education throughout the years
• Built an extensive amount of knowledge and experience in various programs.
  
• Became confident in the understanding and awareness of design trends.
  

September 2022 - May 2023
Natureline Ltd / C.Cini Mfg
Brand Designer

• Designed packaging and labelling for various food products, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and brand standards.
• Created social media posts and graphics to increase engagement and awareness of the company's products on various platforms.
• Developed 3D models of packaging and displays for various uses.
• Designed flyers, advertisements, and other promotional materials to support sales and marketing initiatives.
• Designed business cards, stamps, and other branded materials to enhance the company's brand identity and recognition.
• Worked collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure designs met business objectives and timelines.

October 2021 - April 2022
The Hilton Malta
Telephone Operator

• Worked in the Back Office Department.
• Handled calls and directing to staff, departments & guest rooms.
• Emailed staff and guests about dinner bookings and hotel reservations, as well as other necessary information.
• Collaborated with other departments, such as housekeeping and maintenance, to ensure guest needs are met.
• Performed various tasks, such as checking guest information, making reservations, and updating guest accounts.

September 2019 - August 2021
MaxMerch
Graphic Design Associate

• Worked infrequently with a client who owned an online web-store
  
• The web-store was operated through an Instagram page and a personal website
• Tasked with creating branding images for the client
• Advertised many clothing items for the web-store
• Created sale posters and other promotional materials

February 2018 - April 2018
Tricycle Ltd.
Graphic Design Intern

• Part of my Level 3 Studies in my Diploma in ICT.
  
• Worked closely with superiors to ensure needs were met.
  
• Tasked with strategizing & designing the branding of a sporting event.
  
• Tasked with the branding of the company's social media accounts
  

Education

2021 - 2022
ICE Malta - MySuccess Graphic Designer Associate
MQF Level 5 Award (5 ECTS) - VET Award for Graphic Design Associate with Adobe Creative Suite

Adobe Certified Photoshop Professional

       Adobe Certified Illustrator Professional

Adobe Certified InDesign Professional

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October 2019 - November 2021
IICT MCAST -  Advanced Diploma in Software Development
Delved deeper into the studies of computing. Programming was always a skill I sought after. This course taught me the in's and out's of software development and coding in many different languages.

October 2017 - June 2019
IICT MCAST - Diploma in Information & Communication Technologies
Gained my diploma in ICT. Studying the basics of computing. The diploma covered subjects to do with computer hardware, computer software, graphic design, databases and programming.

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2012 - 2017
St. Michael's Foundation - Ordinary Level Certifications
Obtained Ordinary Level Certifications in 5 subjects (Maths, English, Maltese, Geography, Computer Studies).