Nationality British • DOB 05/03/87 • POBox 6308 • Dubai • U.A.E • taratkinson@hotmail.co.uk • www.taratkinson.blogspot.com
Tara Atkinson CV
Summary A recent 1st Graduate within Art and Design Interdisciplinary (BA HONS) seeking work within creative firms, film, production and media sectors. Keen to work within a creative company applying my multidisciplinary work ethic and creative passion. Having had experience with producing, coordinating and developing creative projects, installations, workshops and A/V events. Plenty of experience which certain design packages including CS3 Adobe Suite and Final Cut Pro Studio with a specific interest in new media and experimental video. Diligent, resourceful and hardworking with an ability to adjust to new surroundings whilst working with different types of people and environments. Lived in many parts of the world, experiencing different cultures in places like Dubai, New Zealand, Cyprus and England. Good administration and organizational skills from managing over 60 clients. Great client interaction and communication skills with creative practitioners. Hoping to apply creative flair and achieve success to an interesting and challenging role in any location.
Experience
August.08 - Present		CIDA International		Doncaster & HuddersfieldLeeds, UK
Project Coordinator: Creativity In Business (Doncaster) Responsibilities included; liaising with and coordinating over 60 clients and mentors involved with business development support programme. Organising client/mentor meetings, workshops, networking events, case studies, monthly E-Bulletin, project audits, finances: invoices/ purchase orders. Other responsibilities: Working alongside the website developer to research new media technology implemented within the company. Developing flyers, leaflets, booklets, and presentations for programmes within CIDA and organising the company calendar.
June 08 - August 08		Freelance Director/ Editor		Leeds, UK
Creative Networks Jimmy Choo : Promotional Video Working with Limehouse film’s creative director to develop a short promotional video for Creative Networks. Responsibilities included: hiring out of equiptment, directing interviews, producing the video with another editor and creating both web and DVD compatible formats.
April 07- May 08		Arc Inspirations		Leeds, UK
Bar Supervisor Working in a lively and energetic customer environment for Award winning Arc Inspirations. Waitressing, bar-tending, supporting the kitchen, promoting offers. Dealing with all types of customers, client corporate events, sports events and parties whilst efficiently communicating with managers, kitchen and bar staff.
September 06- January 07		Eversheds Law Firm		Leeds, UK
Insolvency Administrator Working within Internationally renowned Eversheds Law firm in The Insolvency Legal Systems Group: analysing data, input of data, working with Pyramid programming, Annual reports, Sending letters, Dealing with the administration and correspondence of Iva's, Trust Deeds, Sequestrations and Bankruptcy.
April 06- September 06			Rutland Eye Clinic: NHS	Leeds, UK
Receptionist / Administrator Front of House: Answering/ making calls and appointments, meeting/ greeting patients and providing a friendly patient environment within the waiting room. In addition to this I organised diaries, the computer filing system, set up morning clinics, sent out letters, and ensured a high level of professionalism which is expected within the NHS.
Education
2005-2008	Leeds Art College (University of Leeds)				Leeds, UK
BA (Hons) Art, Media and Design Modules covered include: Visual Communications, Interactive and new media, FMP, Exhibition Showcase, Critical Studies, Creative Strategies, and Business Development. .
1998-2005	English College Dubai				Dubai, U.A.E.
A-Levels Art and Design (A), P.E (B), Biology (E) As-Level Geography (A) GCSEs 9 GCSE’s : 1A*, 5A’s and 3B’s including Art, Maths, Science and French
Other Project and Interests Within the last year I have been running and curating a successful Audio/Visual night in various venues around Leeds with opportunities for emerging A/V artists to showcase their work on the BBC Big screen. I have had my own work the 12 Distractions screened on BBC Big Screen for over 8 weeks from April-June 08, in addition to this it was selected as a runner up for the GIDE competition in Belgium. I have also been involved in volunteer work with Lumen Arts Organisation (Leeds) helping set up A/V installations. I enjoy running workshops and teaching people skills and within the last year I have co-coordinated workshops within my old Art College helping 2nd years looking for suitable work experience. I play guitar and enjoy keeping proactive and fit, being a member of a gym and local netball team in Leeds. I am keen to meet new people, go out have a good time and also enjoy travelling and experiencing new cultures and traditions. In addition to this I am a devoted fire spinning enthusiast.

References and Links

My personal website with samples of work and projects:
www.taraatkinson.blogspot.com

Miss Jo Wilkinson

Programmes Manager

CIDA International

Huddersfield

HD1 1RL

UK

Email: jo@cida.org

More references can be given upon request.