Contact Details

Name: Michael Brinkley
Address: 1/13 Gladstone StCoorparoo QLD 4151
Phone: 07 38471112
Mobile: 0421363965
Email Address: brinkleym@dingoblue.net.au

Career Objectives

Summary: To obtain an entry-level position as a web/graphic designer that will
utilise my creative and organisational skills and will provide an intense learning
experience.

Education/Qualifications

Institution: Central Queensland Institute of TAFE
City/Country: Rockhampton QLD
Qualifications: Diploma of Graphic Design (Creative)
Completed: 2001

Institution: Rockhampton Enterprise Centre
City/Country: Rockhampton QLD
Qualifications: Certificate 4 in Small Business Management
Completed: 1997

Institution: Australian Collage of Journalism
City/Country: Bondi Junction NSW
Qualifications: Diploma in Freelance Cartoon/Illustration
Completed: 1997

Institution: Isis District State High School
City/Country: Childers QLD
Qualifications: Completed Year 12
Completed: 1994

Employment History

Web Publishing Australia Pty. Ltd.
Start Date: Sep 2001
End Date: Dec 2001
Position/Title: Web Designer
Responsibilities/Achievements: Temporary position designing web pages as
concepts for presentation to clients

Freelance Graphic Design Work:

Queensland Resorts Pty Ltd.
Start Date: Jan 2001
End Date: Jan 2001
Position/Title: Freelance Graphic Designer
Responsibilities/Achievements: Designed Logos and T-shirt design, as a part of a
corporate image redesign
Central Queensland University
Start Date: Nov 2000
End Date: Nov 2000
Position/Title: Freelance Graphic Designer
Responsibilities/Achievements: Designed the 2001 Student Diary Cover
North Gregory Hotel
Start Date: Sep 1999
End Date: Sep 1999
Position/Title: Freelance Graphic Designer
Responsibilities/Achievements: Designed and finished promotional posters
Retro Cartridges
Start Date: Jun 1999
End Date: Jun 1999
Position/Title: Freelance Graphic Designer
Responsibilities/Achievements: Supplied technical illustrations for advertising purposes
Rockhampton Tile Factory
Start Date: Feb 1998
End Date: Feb 1998
Position/Title: Freelance Graphic Designer
Responsibilities/Achievements: Designed and finished an advertisement

Freelance Cartoon/Illustration Work:

Live to Ride Magazine
Start Date: Feb 2000
End Date: Jan 2002
Position/Title: Cartoonist
Responsibilities/Achievements: Regular monthly supplier of single panel cartoons
The Picture Magazine
Start Date: Jan 1998
End Date: Jan 1999
Position/Title: Cartoonist
Responsibilities/Achievements: Regular supplier of single panel cartoons
Picture Premium Magazine
Start Date: Jan 1998
End Date: Jan 1999
Position/Title: Cartoonist
Responsibilities/Achievements: Regular supplier of single panel cartoons
Sextra Magazine
Start Date: Jan 1998
End Date: Dec 1998
Position/Title: Cartoonist
Responsibilities/Achievements: Regular supplier of single panel cartoons

Work Experience

Any Two Can Graphic and Web Design
Start Date: Sep 2001
End Date: Oct 2001
Position/Title: Web Page Designer
Responsibilities/Achievements: Designed web pages

Skill Summary

Non Technical Skills: Communication with clients, interpreting briefs, Ability to adhere to
deadlines, Satisfy particular target audiences

Computer Skills:
Adobe Photoshop; Advanced
Adobe PageMaker; Advanced
Adobe GoLive; Intermediate
Adobe Illustrator; Advanced
Adobe ImageReady; Advanced
Adobe InDesign; Intermediate
Macromedia Dreamweaver; Advanced
Macromedia Fireworks; Advanced
Macromedia Flash; Intermediate
Macromedia Freehand; Advanced
MS Word; Intermediate
MS PowerPoint; Advanced
CorelDraw; Intermediate
Homesite; Intermediate
Quark Express; Intermediate
MetaCreations Poser; Intermediate
Jasc Software Paintshop Pro; Intermediate
HTML; Advanced
Macintosh; Advanced
MS Windows; Advanced

Awards

- Encouragement Award for the 2001 Southern Cross Packaging Design Awards
- Excellence Award In Design from AnyTwoCan-graphic and web design

Interests

Cricket, basketball, golf, films, music, reading

Referees

Adrienne Fleming
Phone: 07 4920 2608
Email:adrienne.fleming@detir.qld.gov.au
Organisation/Position: Central Queensland Institute of TAFE /Art Director

Miles Rangeley
Phone: 02 9353 0794
Email:mrangeley@fpc.com.au
Organisation/Position: Live to Ride Magazine/Editor

Allan Woodfield
Phone: 07 49237307
Email:woodysart@hotmail.com
Organisation/Position: AnyTwoCan - Graphic and Web Design/Owner, Operator

Rachel Caulton
Phone: 07 3895 8348
Organisation/Position: Sanity/South Queensland Area Manager