To start, I began to write the content for my cv. I found this quite difficult as I’m not used to the writing style that’s required for a cv and I didn’t know how to talk about myself.
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Lucy O’Neill
07833 451518
Digital Designer
Profile
I am a highly creative and detail oriented student of digital design at Ulster University. I thrive creating compelling visual designs for a variety of platforms. Proficient in ux/ui design, branding, web and app development with a strong focus on user-centric solutions. I am passionate about translating complex ideas into engaging digital interfaces. I excel in collaborative environments, driving projects from concept to completion while assuring allignment with product objectives, brand guidelines and real-time deadlines. I am committed to continuous learning and keeping updated with the latest design trends and technologies.
Work Experience
LCC Group Limited- January 2024- Present
Finance Clerk
I am responsible for processing cash payments from Service Stations within the GO franchise throughout Ireland and England. At their HQ in Cookstown, Co. Tyrone. Accurate record keeping, including the auditing of financial records in line with company protocol and handling of large quantities of cash are my main tasks.
Centra, Dunman, Cookstown -July- October 2024
A summer post in retail involving front-facing customer service, cash handling, stock control and record keeping in relation to deliveries and cash reconciliation.
Go Service Station, Coalisland-November- December 2023
I supported customers on the navigation of a new self-service, usually autonomous - Service Station as part of the expansion of the GO franchise. I particularly enjoyed working with customers who displayed a distrust of technology generally or situations which involves using their bank details. Building trust was gratifying.
Education
Ulster University-Sept 2023- Present
BDes (Hons) Digital Design
Rainey Endowed School, Magherafelt-Sept 2021- 2023
A-Levels: Religious Studies A*, Travel and Tourism, Distinction*, Art and Design, A
St Pius X College, Magherafelt-Sept 2016- 2021
GCSE’s: 4A*’s 2A’s 2B’s C* Including Maths, English, Art and Design
Skills
Figma
Visual Design
User research
Prototyping
Wire-framing
Information architecture
User Personas
Design Systems
Basic HTML&CSS
Attention to detail
Collaboration
Trustworthy
Achievements
Commissioned to design a visually appealing menu for a newly opened cafe.
Proofread and advised on brand guidelines for secondary school prize giving booklet.
Member of school magazine committee.
First place winner of under 16 painting section at Feis na nGleann 2019
First place winner of under 16 painting section at Feis Charn Tochair 2019
References
Mr Daniel Loughran
Director LCC Group Limited
16 Churchtown Rd,
Cookstown
Co Tyrone
BT80 9XD
028 867 655 88
Email- Dloughranlccgrouplimited.co uk
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I put this draft through CV360
After ensuring the content of my cv was perfect, it was time to think of how I wanted to visualise the information. I know I definitely wanted my cv to have a classy and timeless look.
I love how these designs are clean and sophisticated, I would like my CV to have a similar feel to them. This has been useful to get me thinking about what I want my CV to look like and has given me a lot of ideas.
I’m pleased with the layout of the CV.
I met with a careers officer from the University to analyse my CV. She suggested to switch the layout of information to profile, education, skills, work experience, achievements and references. She also told me to take out the ‘I’ in the descriptions