Tom Phillips, Designer

Education:

2010

Certificate IV Small Business Management, (NEIS program) RMIT

2009

Bachelor of Communication Design (Honours)(Distinction Average), Swinburne University

Through my experiences studying at Swinburne, I have gained a fundamental understanding of all areas of Communication Design. I have focused on layout, identity and typographic development.

2009

Faculty of Design German Study Tour, Swinburne University

I travelled through Germany for 6 weeks, visiting design institutions and learning about the history of design from experienced international lecturers.

2007

Swinburne Future Leaders China Study Tour, Swinburne University

I travelled to Hong Kong and China where I met with a variety of businesses and organisations, to learn about how business is conducted in China.

2005

Brighton Bay Art, Design & Photography (Credit Average)

Brighton Bay provided me with a solid skillset across a wide range of Art and Design mediums, including 2D, 3D, painting and drawing. I received a credit average for my results during this year.

Employment:

2009

Dinkums Print & Design, Printer

Skills: Print on demand, Pre-/Post-press, Customer Service, Document Layout, Finished Art, Quotation, Job Management, Teamwork Skills,

2008

Lifeblood, Junior Designer

Skills: Design Development, Document Layout, Finished Art, Adobe Creative Suite Competencies, Microsoft Office, General Studio Competencies, Teamwork Skills

2007

NWC Market Research, Telephone Interviewer
Skills: Professional Development, Phone Interviews, Time Management, Teamwork Skills

Non Profit:

2009

Grounded – Refugee Creative Arts Integration Project, Founding Member & Designer

Role: Creative Development – Grounded Identity; Production of ‘Grounded Project’ Audio CD

2008-2009

Brightest Young Minds Foundation, Designer

Role: Designer for Brightest Young Minds Foundation – Print and Web Collateral; Marketing and Creative Strategy Development

2007-2008

Oaktree Foundation, Designer

Role: Print and Web Designer for MakePovertyHistory ZeroSeven RoadTrip; Official Photographer VIC trip, Various Design and Photography Roles

Contact:

tom@tomphillips.com.au

+61 400 100 760