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Certificate IV in Design

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Certificate - Certificate IV in Design

Employed by Big W from February 2004 till December 2018. Working my way from causal night-fill, multiple seniors associate rolls, through to mid-level management with skills focused on producing measurable outcomes, setting up of in store events, management of inventory and team co-ordination through short and long term tasks.

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Manager

Warrane (Clarence)

Diploma of Graphic Design

Born and raised right here in Tassie, I have been creating since I was a lad and causing a ruckus for as long as I can remember.

I discovered a keen interest in design at college in 2005 and 2006, and pursued it for a short period thereafter. However, I felt a significant emptiness after only a couple of years and walked away from my creativity for some time.

My first exploration away from design was through serving five years in the Australian Army Reserve. I joined the oldest continually serving Royal Australian Artillery unit in the country, 16th Field Battery. Both my Grandfather and Uncle served in the same unit, a fact that I state with immense pride.

Leaving the hurry-up-and-wait of the military. I then spent close to seven years skating to become a Wizard. No, not the kind seen in cinematic epics or children’s books but a Wizard of Aus in the Australian Men’s Roller Derby Team. The Wizard’s motto is “you shall not pass”, and anyone who knows roller derby really appreciates the irony.

During my time in both the military and roller derby communities, I did small design projects from patches and t-shirts, to complete team uniforms. It was this combination of odd jobs that inevitably led me back to design.

In 2018 I left my full time retail management position, a career which spanned almost 15 years, and launched into 2019 ready and raring to update my skill set and qualifications at Foundry in Hobart. 

It is this decision that has led me to where I am now, still working to complete an Associate Degree of Applied Design which I am supplementing with a healthy serving of freelance work.

The one thing that has always driven me, and has become exceptionally clear since re-starting my education at Foundry, is having a measurable, and meaningful impact on people. Whether that be through a friendly conversation or by creating something incredible though collaboration, doesn't bother me, what I strive to create is positive experience that everyone can walk away from feeling happy!

Say G'Day sometime, I'd love to hear from you!

Freelance Graphic Design intended to supplement my current education experience with real-world clients and challenges. My clients include local photographers, fashion brands and skin care brands.

Clint Kinsella / Certificate - Certificate IV in Design

Certificate IV in Design

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