Maria Kaourani
Graphic/Animation Design
RESUME
Professional Info​​
As Plutarch said:"The mind is not a vessel to be filled ,but a fire to be kindled " this is the reason why I am always trying new skills and programs.
I am a talented, flexible graphic designer with a proven record of delivering creative and innovative design solutions.I have the ability of developing projects from initiation through production to final delivery, ensuring that all work is effective, appropriate and delivered within agreed timescales.
I am well versed in the different tools that designers use in the world of media . During my studies I had the opportunities to participate in many different and creative briefs.
I enjoy working with other people ,discuss ideas and come up with solutions.
Beyond my academic interests, I cultivate my abundant energy through my involvement with Judo, dance, music and art more widely. I have been involved in my community folklore dance group ever since I can remember and continue to do so when I return to Cyprus in the holidays and during my time off. In the past I have performed for the public on countless occasions and as an artist have been involved with the construction of scenery for plays and concerts.
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Skills
MICROSOFT OFFICE
PHOTOSHOP
ILLUSTRATOR
INDESIGN
IMOVIE
LIGHTWAVE
Languages
GREEK-Native or bilingual proficiency
ENGLISH-Native or bilingual proficiency
SPANISH-Elementary proficiency
Education
Honors & Awards
Fx Animation Barcelona 3D School
2015 (6 months)
3D Photography and Advertising
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University of East London
2011-2013
BA(HONS) Graphic and Animation Design
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Alexander Collage
2010-2011
Graphic Design Course
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Vice Chancellors Reception For Student Prize Winner
November 2012
To Recognise the success and achievment ,during the academic year 2011/12
2nd Place at Culture Shift Hackathon Cyprus (18th -20th March 2016)
Calligraphy Workshop diploma from Georgia Angelopoulos (2016)
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Youths Certificate, Erasmus + "Creativity has (no) Rules" (September, 2016)
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Youthpass Certificate, Erasmus + " #dance4dialogue" (August, 2016)
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Youthpass Certificate, Erasmus + "ReCreative use of waste" (July, 216)
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Youthpass Certificate, Erasmus+ "Iam skilled-I am employed" (June, 2016)
First Place Nationwide Judo Races
First Place in Scouts Musical for 3 years
Voluntary
"Africa, Tanzania we build a farm for the locals" (December 2018)
"Run in Colours"​ (Octomber 2016)
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Planbe, Plan it Be it (June 2016-Present)
Atoms of Change (January 2016 – Present)
Annual Charity Walk 2015 ‘I’d Rather Walk than Drink and Drive’ (2014,2015)
Europa Donna “Walk with the pink figures” (2015,2016)
‘Digenis Oroklinis’ Traditional Folk Dancing Club (2005 – Present)
Residential Group Leader in Scouts summer camp (2006-2010)
Fund Raising Events in Scouts (2006-2010)
Radiomarathonios (2006-2008,2014,2015)
Cyprus Social Ant leukemic Organization “Zwi” (2008)
Participation in antidrug congress (2007)
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