Freelance Fantasy Artists : Valencia

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Experience Summary • Dedicated, proactive and goal oriented professional having over 5 years and 3 months of IT Experience looking for a challenging role to showcase my talents. • Experienced Software Testing Professional in Mainframe and Banking Application. • 4 years and 8 months experience in Mainframe Testing. • 6 months experience in SOAP UI testing. Work Experience details Duration Organization Role Jan 2008 to Mar 2013 Tata Consultancy Services Limited Module Lead/Test lead Technology Technology worked on Languages Special Software IBM Mainframes Z Series WINDOWS XP/Vista/7 COBOL,JCL,C,C++,IBM DB2 HP Quality Centre 9.2, Quick Test Professional, SOAP UI,JMS Client Project Experience Details Project BA-TTH-Pune – Lounges and Conformance Customer British Airways - UK Period Oct 2012 – March 2013 Technology SOA architecture Role Module Lead/Offshore test lead Responsibilities • Understand and analyze Business, Functional and Technical requirements of the initiative with Business Requirement Document, Low Level Design and High Level Design. • Provide Test Estimates for the types of testing carried out. • Work with Application, Technical Architects, Business Analysts and other project stake holders to estimate, plan and execute Component Integration Testing and System Integration Testing. • Coordinate with Onshore test lead through daily touch point calls and understand release needs, test planning, and offshore status update and to resolve any issues. • Work closely with the development team and business analysts in requirements gathering phase to understand the requirements • Work closely with the development team in reviewing the test deliverables, defects, and test results created by team members. • Create daily status reports and weekly reports .Create testing metrics as requested by senior management. • Manage Testing during test plan and test execution, ensure testing is completed on time • Ensure deliverables are created as per Quality Management practices followed by the company or as outlined for the project/release. • Causal analysis for all the rejected and production defect and taking the necessary action to reduce in future. • Identify training needs of team members and provide coaching support and assisting them in their career growth. Project Deposit/Debit Testing – Transaction Repository Customer Bank of America - USA Period June 2011 to August 2012 Technology Mainframes Role Module Lead/Offshore test lead Responsibilities • Understand and analyze Business, Functional and Technical requirements of the initiative with Business Requirement Document, Low Level Design and High Level Design. • Provide Test Estimates for the types of testing carried out. • Work with Application, Technical Architects, Business Analysts and other project stake holders to estimate, plan and execute Component Integration Testing and System Integration Testing. • Coordinate with Onshore test lead through daily touch point calls and understand release needs, test planning, and offshore status update and to resolve any issues. • Work closely with the development team and business analysts in requirements gathering phase to understand the requirements • Work closely with the development team in reviewing the test deliverables, defects, and test results created by team members. • Create daily status reports and weekly reports .Create testing metrics as requested by senior management. • Manage Testing during test plan and test execution, ensure testing is completed on time • Ensure deliverables are created as per Quality Management practices followed by the company or as outlined for the project/release. • Causal analysis for all the rejected and production defect and taking the necessary action to reduce in future. • Identify training needs of team members and provide coaching support and assisting them in their career growth. Project Deposit/Debit Testing – NW/IMPACS/TR Customer Bank of America - USA Period December 2009 to June 2011 Technology Mainframes Role Onshore test lead Responsibilities • Attending the Business meetings to understand the business flow • Attending all project workgroup meetings, finalize the requirements with the dev team and other application team contacts, discuss on the End to End flow with other test leads, speak about the issues related to testing / data that may occur during execution. • Analyze the hours, resources required for testing and allocating the hours and other project related information the cap plan and start working on the SIW document. • Analyzing Business Requirement Document, High Level Design, Low Level Design and creating/reviewing test plan and test scenarios • Coordinate with other Test Lead through Project calls in understanding release needs, test planning, and with offshore Test executioner for any status update and to resolve any issues. • Reviewing of test cases for different functionalities of the application executed by offshore test executioners. • Providing value adds in process and application to reduce the manual effort. • Responsible for the quality and on-time delivery of one or more projects under supervision. • Define, allocate, monitor and review the task done by the team. • Causal analysis for all the rejected and production defect and taking the necessary action to reduce in future. • Identifying the issues and preparing the contingency and mitigation plan. • Identify training needs of team members and provide coaching support and assisting them in their career growth. Project Deposit/Debit Testing – FAST,TDR and TR Customer Bank of America - USA Period April 2008 to November 2009 Technology Mainframes Role Test Executioner Responsibilities • Coordinate with onsite Test Lead through daily touch point calls in understanding release needs, test planning, and offshore status update and to resolve any issues. • Execution/Reviewing of test cases for different functionalities of the application. • Analyzing the possibilities of automating the manual test cases. • Sending Daily Execution Status Report to Test Execution Managers and Test Leads. • Providing value adds in process and application to reduce the manual effort. • Responsible for the quality and on-time delivery of one or more projects under supervision. • Causal analysis for all the rejected and production defect and taking the necessary action to reduce in future. • Identifying the issues and preparing the contingency and mitigation plan. • Identify training needs of team members and provide coaching support and assisting them in their career growth. Education Degree and Year Institute Specialization Percentage Bachelor of Engineering (2007) Velammal Engineering College, Chennai Computer Science and Engineering 84% HSE(2003) GRT Matriculation higher secondary school 92.83% SSE(2001) MAK Matriculation higher secondary school 86% Certifications • IBM-DB2 Certification • FTC Certification in US Banking and General Banking. Achievements • Awarded On the Spot Award in TATA Consultancy Services Limited for efficiently guiding and leading the offshore team for CA conversion initiative and for its grand success – Q4 FY11. • Got ‘Star of the Month’ Award from Bank of America Client Manager in Q4 FY 11. • Awarded with “Best project award” for my final year project in the college from TATA consultancy Services Limited. Personal Details Date of Birth October 24, 1986 *** Female Nationality Indian

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Arron Leppard is a British, internationally published travel and lifestyle photographer and videographer currently based in Vancouver, BC. He is known for his natural and genuine approach to his camera work, capturing moments and finding the true beauty within. Arron has worked on commissions for numerous large clients that have taken him across Europe, North America, Africa and Asia. He has a keen interest in humanitarian work where he can not only create visually stunning content that truly connect with both the subject and the viewer, but also make an effective impact on society and the wellness of others. Clients include: Adidas | Barbican Centre | Barclays | Blackberry | Canon | City AM | City of London | Condé Nast | Equinox | Flight Centre | Fly Victor | Gillette | The Guardian | Just Eat | Live Nation | Maybelline | Mont Blanc | Movember | Much Better Adventures | Munchkin | Ninja Tune | Nivea | Simply Be | The Ski Week | Sony | Stella Artois | Sunglass Hut | Tezenis | Voss Water | Which? | The Yacht Week

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Education 2006 – 2012 Paris Lodron University Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria English studies (literature, linguistics and culture) Concentration: African-American Literature Certificate obtained: Bachelor of Arts 2000 – 2005 The European School Brussels II, Brussels, Belgium Concentration: Art, History, and Finnish Certificate Obtained: European Baccalaureate Work Experience October 2012 – present My Social Passport Social Media Marketing at My Social Passport (www.mysocialpassport.com) • Implementing social media strategy • Managing social media updates and content • Content creation and monitoring trends for social media sites and homepage • Managing presence on social media spaces • Providing regular feedback, insights and updates for the manager May 2012 – July 2012 G.E.T Staff – personnel service provider Service personnel in various tasks, including: • Catering • Event organisation • Maintenance • Cleaning • Waitressing May 2012 – June 2012 Dr. Barbara Brunner Öffentlichkeitsarbeit Intern at public relations firm of Dr. Barbara Brunner • Updating the operating press program, “Eddy” • Making inquiries and maintaining contacts • Research and updating resources • Preparing and organising events Jan 2012 – June 2012 Wohndesign Salzburg Sales associate • Customer service • Book keeping • Maintaining stock Feb 2007 – June 2012 „English Drama Group of Salzburg“ Assistant director • Supervising rehearsals • Copy-editing script • Setting up stage • Language coaching Sept 2009 – June 2011 Assisting Student Representative and Student Advisor at the English Department of University Paris Lodron, Salzburg • Operating communication between students and the English department • Assisting students in various enquiries • Organising events at the English department Nov 2009 – Jun 2010 Translator for the journal of “The Institute of the Regions of Europe” • Translation of various text, including reports, articles, communicative emails, invitations, website aspects Sept 2007 – Jun 2009 Teaching English privately for Primary school-aged children • Setting up lesson plans • Teaching basic grammar, and reading and writing skills • Focus on improving the children’s communicative abilities Personal Skills and Competences Languages: o English both in speech and writing (C2) o German both in speech and writing (C1) o Mother tongue: Finnish Key strengths: o Reliable and initiative in working within teams as well as independently o Strong communication skills supported by foreign language skills o Creative problem solving skills o Capable taking over a leading position o Disciplined and goal-focused Technical Skills: o Thorough understanding with Microsoft Office o Confident MacBook Pro user o Skilled in operating Hootsuite social media manager board Additional Information November 25, 2012 – Floris Books – Cloudberry Castle Ballet Book Party Volunteer at the Party • Assisting with set up and clean up • Running crafts activities September 2012 – Bloody Scotland – the First International Crime Writing Festival, Stirling. Volunteer at the festival in various roles • Guiding guests and authors at the events • Assisting authors and guests at book signings • General organisation of event spaces • Ensuring functionality and smooth operation of the event as a whole. 2011 –Translated a novel by Finnish author Päivi Alasalmi Currently being edited and considered for publication (working title: Jackdaw in the Attic) Source language – Finnish, target language – English 2004 and 2005 – “Footfest“, event at European School Woluwe II, Brussels • Executed strict timetables • Monitored ongoing activities • Helped in general organization of the event. References available upon request

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Aim: To gain experience and help your company succeed in its long term and short term goals. Objective: To work well, co-operatively and maturely in order to make your business succeed. Education: Current; 2013-2015; Bachelor of Strategic Communications (Majors; Strategic Communications and Politics) Completed: 2012; Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing (Distinction) 2011; Victorian Certificate of Education at Bayswater Secondary College Experience: 13/11/12-Present Volunteer Writer/Interviewer Blairemagazine.com 02/07/12-02/09/12 Media Writing Intern OPA! Magazine (Mediacode) 12/03/12- 26/06/12 Survivaluni.com Journalism Intern Skills: Microsoft Office (2007-2011), Mac OX, Content Writing, Content Editing, Content Reviewing, Proofreading, Adobe Collection CS5.5 &CS6, Gmail, Social Media.

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Creative practitioner for 20 years. Currently writing and illustration a graphic novel and producing sound art experiences. I have a range of skills including traditional and digital illustration, video making and editing, motion graphics, brand identity (posters, logo's, online presence), sound manipulation and much more.

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EXPERIENCE • • • Event Planner and Designer I Toronto, ON I 1993 — present Professional focus: • Event design and planning, advertising design, social and cause marketing creative development, brochure and poster design, trade show support, etc. • Assisted in design, planning and production of such prominent Canadian events as the CANFAR Bloor Street Entertains, Brazilian Ball, Canada Walk of Fame, Nuit Blanche, Arts Exposed, Griffin Poetry Awards, Mount Sinai Annual Event and many others • • •Marketing and Design Manager I Royal LePage I Toronto, ON I 2006 — 2010 • Responsible for design and administration of marketing communications Professional focus: • Development and execution of marketing advertising strategy, advertising material design, coordination and implementation of branding and website development initiatives, production of external and internal newsletters and other marketing materials, coordination, implementation and analysis of customer satisfaction surveys, training, mentoring and ongoing support of team members, research into international real estate development opportunities • • • Art Director and Production Manager I CLB Media Inc. I Aurora, ON I 2001 — 2006 • Responsible for creative direction, artistic development and brand image and consistency of four magazines: Network Cabling, Sales Promotion, Workplace News and Electrical Business as well as supplements and marketing materials Professional focus: • Creative briefs and research, brainstorming; design directions and applications; digital layouts; illustrative, photographic and typographic styles and treatments; management of outside talent; design integrity through production stage • Redesigned Network Cabling to reflect the change of audience from cabling professionals to video, voice and data telecom technology professionals • Reconceptualized Sales Promotion to improve visual appeal • Overhauled Electrical Business to a full-bleed tabloid-size magazine • Reconstructed Workplace News to a junior tab full-colour publication • Participated in developing strategies and implementing solutions for increased brand awareness and recognition of publications within each industrial market segment • Acted as a key communicator between the creative team, upper management and outside suppliers to ensure effective workflow • Successfully developed repositioning tactics to implement corporate planning by completing redesign of magazines to increase market share and sales through expanding target audiences by 25% • Integrated three new publications into CLB Media Inc. following “best practices”strategy for systems and cultural merge • Collaborated with advertisers, providing solutions for their marketing needs • Generated revenue reports for senior management and investors • Conceived and implemented new billing procedures that reduced clients billing disputes • Optimized production process flow, reducing costs by over 10% • Directed consultants in revising publication formats, reducing annual production costs by just over $30,000 EDUCATION • Certificate, Event and Exhibit Design, Seneca College, Toronto, 2012 • Diploma, Graphic Design (Advertising Stream), George Brown College, Toronto, 1993 • Certificate, “Best Principles and Practices in Advertising,”Institute of Communications and Advertising, Toronto, 2003 • Bachelor of Arts, Fashion Design and Theatre Costume Production, Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia, 1989 • Diploma, Visual Arts, Moscow Fine Art College, Moscow, Russia, 1986 SEMINARS Digital Production; Colour Proofing for Magazines; Acrobat 6.0 for Creative Professionals; New Adobe Products and Technologies; Printer Selection Methodologies; Art Production; Advertising Sales Techniques TECHNICAL SKILLS • Mac OS X, Windows XP, Windows 98 systems and cross-platform exchange • InDesign, Quark XPress, Photoshop, Illustrator, Freehand, Acrobat Professional, Fractal Design Painter, PageMaker • Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook Express, Excel, PowerPoint), WordPerfect, Access • PCs/Servers, printers, scanners and other peripherals MEMBERSHIPS • Print Production Association (Ontario) since 2003 • President, Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 1677 • Toronto Real Estate Board member since 2006 LANGUAGES • Fluent in English, Italian, Spanish, Hebrew and Russian

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BFA fashion design in process. Ability to using with different medium: water colors, color pencil, oil, pastel, acrylic, marker and charcoal. Highly ability in pattern making, draping and construction.

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Mia Juntara SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (206) 778-1234 A Seattle native, writer, artist, and advocate, making art for social causes. My background includes work with government as well as non-profit organizations. I am conversant in Italian. __________________________________________________________________ PROJECTS Capstone Project, 2001 My senior public art project, Sleep *****, was noted in an article of the Daily, a campus journal published for students at the University of Washington. Indian Child Welfare Fundraiser, 2009-2010 For two consecutive years I provided graphic design and marketing assistance to the DSHS Office of Indian Child Welfare for the purposes of hosting a fundraiser for micro-funds. Combined Fund Drive Juried Art Exhibit and Auction, 2010 I won 2nd place in the 2-D category for a charcoal drawing submitted, entitled “Earth Mother.” The jury included members of the Seattle Arts Commission and proceeds were donated to the Combined Fund Drive. Prayer Wheels Presentation, 2011 A video photomontage and Power Point presentation were donated to a local agency to further the foundation's fundraising efforts; I was responsible for all aspects of the presentation, including the photography and graphic design. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Department of Social Health and Human Services 2006-May 2011 Currently, I am a social worker for DSHS at the Office of Indian Child Welfare for their Family Reconciliation Services program. I am leaving to pursue creative projects. United Indians of All Tribes Foundation- Art Therapist 2005-2006 I completed a clinical practicum as an interning therapist for their counseling program and youth home, which entailed recognizing mental health needs and delivering social service to families. I have participated in adding an art therapy component to existing programs. Art Instructor for Seattle Parks and Recreation Summer Pilot Program 2003 Providing art education for summer pilot program as well as one on one instruction and collaborating with camp director in organizing, planning, and structuring the program curriculum. Intern for 911 Media Arts Center 2002 Administrative Support/Front Desk, which entailed receiving clients, scheduling, data entry (File Pro), preparing and coordinating with guest speakers, billing and payment for classes offered. John Gottman Research Assistant 1999-2001: Family Formation Project at the University of Washington Coding experimental data taken from VHS videotapes of parent-child interactions. I was promoted to a trainer position towards the end of my term. Clinician’s Assistant 1998-1999: Gerry Dawson Autism Lab at the University of Washington Assisting with EEG trials, prepping sites where studies were held, organizing experimenter materials as well as setting up recording equipment for sessions. Case Aide for Social Work Agencies: Non-Profit & Government Funded 1997-2003 Throughout my studies I worked part-time as a registered nurses assistant providing meals, med administration, transportation, hygiene, and companionship for geriatrics, at-risk youth, and disabled adults. INVITED LECTURES AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS Guest Speaker For History of Psychology Lecture Series University of Washington 2005-2011 I have been invited several occassions to speak about my experience as a graduate student and interning art therapist. EDUCATION NORTH SEATTLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Associate of Arts in Psychology Class of 1997 UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Class of 2002 Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Visual Arts Class of 2002 Dean’s List ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY SEATTLE Masters Program 2003-6 Clinical Psychology with Art Therapy

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I am an internationally published writer who provides personalized services to suit your needs. My graphic design work has been part of the props and scenery in two independent feature films as well as a short film. A 6 episode web series I co-wrote with Jazzmyn Banks is currently wrapping up production at our set in Brooklyn. A creative problem solver with excellent people skills, I am accomplished at communicating ideas successfully in a variety of media. Please take a look at the website I designed and manage: www.vendittivineyards.com. In addition to an attractive website and mobile site, I also built them an online store, integrated with shipping, payment processing, and social media.