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Helen Williamson

Helen Williamson

Digital Image Artist

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  • About me

    Creative Facilitator, Content Creator, Marketing Designer

  • Education

    • Unitec Institute of Technology

      1998 - 2002
      Bachelor of Design Photography, Design, Fine Art

      Education deeply emphasised the design process of Analysis, Research, Synthesis and CommunicationMajored in PhotographyElectives in:- Graphic Design- Painting- Drawing- Type and the Printed Page- Photoshop- Non-Verbal Communication- Film and Video

  • Experience

    • Beyond Imagination Global ltd

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2005
      Digital Image Artist

      Senior photographic restoration artist. Quality Assurance. International team supervisor.

    • Photopages

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2005
      Digital Image Artist

      Senior photographic restoration artist. Quality Assurance. International team supervisor.

    • ACP Magazines

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2008
      Photoshop Artist, Prepress, Photography, Illustration

      Image retouching including fashion, beauty, and composite work. Preparing magazines for print. Photography and illustration.

    • NZ Magazines

      Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
      Photoshop Artist & Prepress

      Image retouching including fashion, beauty, and composite work. Preparing magazines for print.

    • Talent Scouts NZ

      Jan 2009 - Sept 2010
      Head Photographer, Photoshop Artist

      Studio management, Fashion and portrait photography; styling; and image retouching

    • Weta Workshop Group of Companies

      Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
      Art Department

      Costume and props design and construction, sculpture, painting. Event production and body art for 'Project Born' live extravaganza show.

    • Freelance

      Jul 2011 - Jul 2016
      Visual Creative Content & Artistry Provider

      Providing visual artistry and content in the following forms: photography, photo editing & retouching, face painting, body art, fine art, craft, sculpture, illustration, and film production assistance.

    • Fresh Direct/Floral

      Aug 2016 - Sept 2017
      Floral Merchandiser

      Design and maintenance for two floral outlets in Wellington, New Zealand. Ordering and caring for flowers, bouquets and plants. Required an eye for colour and design, and the ability to work autonomously and responsibly. Working to KPIs.

    • Valspar Paint Services Pty Ltd

      Aug 2016 - Sept 2017
      Colour Consultant

      Colour consulting and interior design advice for painting and decorating customers. Excellent customer service and knowledge of colour and design.

    • Freelance

      Oct 2017 - now
      Visual Content Creator

      Visual content for individuals and businesses, including: Photography, photo retouching/manipulation (incl composite work), design, art work, illustration, photo editing, content editing. I can also be an integral part of a creative team putting together productions and events (including managing small teams).

    • Rainbow Circus

      Jan 2019 - now
      Entertainer

      Face painting at events, birthday parties

    • Island Bay Pet Portraits

      Apr 2021 - Jun 2023
      Small Business Owner

      Fine Art Pet Portraits

    • Fantail Nature School

      Apr 2023 - now
      Program Facilitator

      Facilitating children's learning under the UK Forest School Philosophy. Hands-on nature-based exploring, play, creation and experimentation.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Small Business Management

    • Full New Zealand Driver Licence

      New Zealand Government
      Mar 2023

    • Marine Mammal Stranding Medic

      Project Jonah New Zealand
      Dec 2016

    • Green Belt Certification (GB)

      Kiaido Ryu Martial Arts
      Jul 2006

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Photography, Design, Marketing

      Issued by Cystis Fibrosis Association of New Zealand on Jan 2012
      Cystis Fibrosis Association of New ZealandAssociated with Helen Williamson

    • Assistant Curator

      Issued by Unscripted Exhibition on Jan 2011
      Unscripted ExhibitionAssociated with Helen Williamson

    • Special Effects Makeup

      Issued by World Of WearableArt Ltd on Jan 2011
      World Of WearableArt LtdAssociated with Helen Williamson

    • Art Department

      Issued by Weta Workshop Group of Companies on Jan 2010
      Weta Workshop Group of CompaniesAssociated with Helen Williamson

    • Open Day Host

      Issued by Island Bay Marine Education Centre on Jan 2011
      Island Bay Marine Education CentreAssociated with Helen Williamson

    • Riding Assist

      Issued by Riding for the Disabled Association on Jan 2009
      Riding for the Disabled AssociationAssociated with Helen Williamson