Meet George

One of our autistic Different Thinkers.

Following my graduation from Falmouth University with a 2:1 BA (Hons) degree in Photography, I am eager to pursue a career that marries my interests in photography, animation and the arts.

Autistic employees may demonstrate strengths such as:

  • attention to detail

  • accuracy

  • reliability

  • honesty

  • deep focus

  • persistence

  • pattern recognition

  • innovative problem-solving

  • evidence-based decision making‍

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Summary

My background includes valuable volunteer experience with OXFAM, where I honed my skills in teamwork, attention to detail, and merchandise management. Recently, a small selection of my photographs was published in The Spectrum Magazine.

Skills

  • I am skilled in Microsoft Office, Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Animate and Photoshop.

  • I have completed three animated short films, the first using Adobe Flash while the other two were stop-motion using ‘claymation’ and LEGO® bricks.

  • I am currently teaching myself how to use Dragonframe software.

  • I am creative, meticulous and have the patience and focus to complete tasks.

Work Experience

OXFAM, SEVENOAKS

September 2017 - March 2020

  • I volunteered on a part time basis and was employed to check that the donations were in perfect condition and apply Gift Aid labels to the merchandise. I was a conscientious member of staff and enjoyed working as a team but left to concentrate on my studies.

Education

FALMOUTH UNIVERSITY

September 2023 - August 2024

  • BA (Hons) Photography (Top-up), 2:1

NORTH KENT COLLEGE, TONBRIDGE

September 2017 - June 2023

  • 2023: University of Kent Higher National Diploma - Photography - Merit

  • 2021: UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Design – Photography - Distinction

  • 2019: UAL Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology - Distinction

  • 2019: GCSE - English Language - Grade 4

  • 2018: UAL Level 1 Diploma in Art, Design and Media - Distinction

WEST HEATH SCHOOL, SEVENOAKS

September 2010 - July 2017

  • 2017: BTEC Level 3 Diploma - Art and Design (Fine Art) - Double Grade Distinction Merit

  • 2016: BTEC Level 2 Diploma - Art and Design - Merit

Interests

  • I am fascinated by macro photography and have been influenced by the abstract surrealism found in the works of Imogen Cunningham and Aaron Siskind.

  • I have experimented with traditional film, using my Canon AE-1 and Mamiya C220, with the aim of expanding my knowledge of photographic formats.

  • Graphic art is another interest, particularly the film posters and logos created by Saul Bass and Ed Rucha’s ‘word’ artworks.

  • I visit the cinema regularly but also stay at home to watch my collection of iconic classic films by directors such as Alfred Hitchcock, Stanley Kubrick and John Huston.

  • I have been captivated by animation since childhood. The animator I most admire is Richard Williams and have found The Animator's Survival Kit to be invaluable for understanding how a character moves. I am also in awe of the craftsmanship and attention to detail needed to construct the Aardman sets, in particular the Wallace & Gromit shorts.