Nathan Oteng-Owusu ?

About Me
I consider myself quite a geek when it comes to the latest technology, so I try to keep up with recent developments in technology in various industries but especially in multimedia and entertainment industry in terms of hardware.

I also have keen interest in reading mangas (Japanese comics), I find the storytelling as well as the visual style of the characters and environments very compelling. My usual genre of choice are combination of action, fantasy and comedy mangas.

At the moments I am reading Naruto by author/ illustrator Masashi Kishimoto . It's a gripping tale of an outcast who seeks to be acknowledged by his village. I love to play basketball when I can as it's the sport I know how to play. I'm also I big fan of football, my knowledge in the sport is not that vast but I still enjoy watching it. Another hobby I have is photography, and producing comical illustrations.

Personal Profile
I am a young graduate looking to make my first step as a Illustrator/ Graphic Designer.

I believe that I posses the technical skills and the visual communication skills required to make it in the industry and I would like to apply them within an agency-side development environment, allowing me to convert user requirements into thrilling designs and imagery.

Skills
HTML, CSS, Adobe: Illustrator, Dreamweaver and Photoshop (Currently Learning Adobe Flash)

High level of competence with most Microsoft software packages and operating systems

Intermediate knowledge in Photography and experience in handling: DSLR Cameras, Strobe Lighting, Setting up backdrops or any other stage props and composition of model(s)

Work Experience
2010-Present Self Employed, Web Designer (front end only)

Main responsibilities:
·         Acquiring the necessary requirements from clients.
·         Developing websites using HTML, CSS and Other web design technologies.
·         Working in a development team.

Skills gained:
·         I have gained the ability to adapt quickly to user requirement changes.
·         I have learnt how to mobilise and organise as a team leader.

Example of work: http://www.4fronttv.com/

2008-Present Self Employed, Illustrator/Graphic Designer
Main responsibilities:
·         Producing designs and illustrations for clients via Photoshop or Illustrator etc
·         Briefing with clients on specification of designs
·         Handling clients needs in person and over the phone
·         Giving creative input into clients specifications

Skills gained:
·         I have learnt how to use a range of materials to require a look of a effects desired by clients.
·         I have learnt how to manage my time between different clients and good organisation skills when meeting deadlines.
·         I have learnt how deal with problems by listening to client concerns and working hard to find the best possible solution for them.