About
Freelancer & Student
Freelancer for Interpretive by Design and studying Information Technology at RMIT
- Birthday: 25th October 1972 (49)
- Phone: 0438 775033
- Email: matt_howatson@outlook.com
- City: Melbourne, Australia
I am currently studying full time at RMIT doing a Bachelor of Information Technology and I am doing freelance work for Interpretive by Design based in Bright, Victoria. I have previously done various freelance jobs - artwork prep for signs, various graphic design jobs, retail customer positions, website landing pages/Shopify setup, branding and shopfront signage and website creation through various content management systems and print and online advertising.
Skills
As I am currently studying, my skillset is broadening and my abilities in different areas are continuing to develop. Areas that I am going to develop and work on over the next few months are JavaScript and React.
Resume
Sumary
Matthew Howatson
I am currently studying full time at RMIT doing a Bachelor of Information Technology and I am doing freelance work for Interpretive by Design based in Bright, Victoria. I have previously done various freelance jobs - artwork prep for signs, various graphic design jobs, retail customer positions, website landing pages/Shopify setup, branding and shopfront signage and website creation through various content management systems and print and online advertising.
Education
Bachelor of Information Technology
2020 - current
RMIT University Melbourne
I am currently in my second year of studies where I have learned programming fundametals using Java, learned Javascript, HTML, CSS, PHP and am now laerning the React Framework. I have also learned about databases, user centered design, security and have had the opportunity to work collaborative ly in group work.
Advanced Diploma - Design for Events and Entertainment
2000 - 2003
Sydney Institute of Technology - Design Centre - Enmore
Studied Design for Events and Entertainment which involved design for graphic, product, interior, theatre, stage and lighting design.
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts
1994 - 1997
University of Newcastle
I studied Bachelor of Visual Arts for three years, majoring in painting and drawing. I won second place in the University of Newcastle Acquisitive art prize and majored in painting/drawing.
Professional Experience
Freelance Designer
2020 - Present
Interpretive by Design, Bright, VIC
- Design of Interpretive Signage
- Logo Design and document setup
- Setting up ditial artwork to be colour matched and print ready
- Setting up vector atwork for vinyl cut production
Freelance Design Work
2015 - present
Design & wotnot
- Development of branding for Green on Miller
- Coding up landing pages and setting up Shopify websites for Northcote Nursery and Green on Miller
- Hand repainting job of delivery truck and applying anti graffiti paint onto surface
- Shopfront signage for Green on Miller
Advertising Designer for Yellow Pages Print/Online Ads and Customer Websites
2008 - 2015
Yellow Pages, Ballina Regional Office, NSW
- Create visually engaging, relevant print advertising for the Yellow Pages Directory Book
- Create visually engaging, relevant digital advertising for the Yellow Pages Online Directory
- Web site design for Sensis customers using Sitesmart and Adobe Management Experience
- Assisted in providing Yellow Pages with great customer service in providing quality work in the expected timeframe
Contact
Location:
Northcote, VIC, Australia
Email:
Call:
0438 775 033