John Folan

31 Spitfire Road,
Roundshaw,
Wallington, SM6 9GL
07540 784642
speeder2099@hotmail.co.uk

OBJECTIVE
Recent Entertainment Technology graduate with a particular interest in photographic
editing and retouching seeking a challenging position that can build on existing skills
and experience whilst enabling further personal and professional development.

EXPERIENCE
Sep 2006- Jun 2010
University of Portsmouth
• Given my age, the most pertinent experience I have to date has been acquired as part of my
degree in Entertainment Technology, with particular reference to the units covering
photographic editing and retouching.

• Essential to the successful completion of my degree has been the developing of a strong
understanding and proficiency with the software used throughout the industry (detailed
below). Additionally, the technical skills acquired cover a wide variety of advanced editing
techniques, providing a sound basis with which to begin my professional career.

• In addition to the structured aspects of the course, I have a discovered a genuine passion
for the editing of photography throughout the process. As such, I would list enjoying the
challenge and artistic demands of the photographic editing on a recreational as opposed to
a purely academic basis as one of my favourite leisure activities.

Jun - Sep 2008

Kevin Barry Painters - Administration Clerk
• Client-facing role, including taking bookings and organising logistics of staff and
equipment according to priority.
• Key to this role was managing client expectations and dealing with external suppliers.

Jun - Aug 2007

St Philomena’s School - Software Assistant
• Involved reconciling and programming timetable database covering all staff and students
for the academic year ahead using widely-recognised software applications.

Jun 2003 - Aug 2006

Bishop Developments - Office Administration Clerk
• Office role involving working as part of a larger logistics team.

John Folan speeder2099@hotmail.co.uk 07540784642

EDUCATION
2006 – 2010 University of Portsmouth
BSc (Hons) Entertainment Technology
2.1 Classification (Predicted)
BSc(Hons) Computing (Undertaken for 1 year)
2004 –2006 Merton Sixth Form College
2 A Levels (Business Studies & Psychology)
3 AS Levels (Graphic Design, Sociology & Techology)
1997 –2003 The John Fisher School
12 GCSE’s (Grades A – C)
KEY SKILLS
• Highly computer-literate, with particular reference to the Adobe CS4 package including
Photoshop, Flash, InDesign, Lightroom, Director and Illustrator. Further to this I am on a
program of continuous improvement, incorporating further knowledge on Dreamweaver
and honing my skills in the rest of the Adobe package.

• Strong experience in applications such as iMovie, iPhoto, Cubase, Nuke and MS Office, as
well as a basic knowledge of programming in both Python and Java.

• My experience shows a strong work ethic, involving integrating with and organising teams
as appropriate.

• My work thus far has shown me to be highly goals-oriented, invariably meeting any
demanding deadlines set. I also take great pride in exceeding the expectations of either
tutors or customers in rising to any challenge put before me in a professional, efficient,
manner.

INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES

I am a keen guitar-player, having taught myself to a reasonable standard, and would consider
myself a serious music fan. My principal interest, however, is photography. Over the past few
years I have become an avid photographer, and regularly enjoy going out an experimenting
with my camera, trying to bring unusual images to life.

REFERENCES
Academic Reference Mr Gary Bown
Principal Lecturer
Creative Technologies
gary.bown@port.ac.uk

Employment Reference Ian Granville

Bishop Developments
0207 713 0455

John Folan speeder2099@hotmail.co.uk 07540784642