Riccardo Minervini

Curriculum Vitae Riccardo Minervini Address: Apt.17, 32-33 Rathgar Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6, County Dublin, Ireland Mobile: 00353 -, e-mail:- Summary A versatile and proactive professional with 7+ years experience of working in a customer focused environment and 7+ years of freelance work in graphic design including 2 years experience of running own business. Has a flexible, creative, and service-oriented approach to work. A multilingual native Italian, with proficiency in Spanish and English. Possesses excellent interpersonal, organisation and communication skills. Hard working and highly motivated to complete tasks quickly and efficiently. Shows attention to detail, and has an effective approach to problem solving. Enjoys being part of a team and thrives in a pressurised and challenging working environment. Capable of working independently and on his own initiative. Work Experience January 2016 to Present. Th-ink Studio Design. Graphic Designer • I started my own business in graphic design in 2016. I manage my on line shop where I sell art prints that I designed. Managing my own business involves customer care - dealing quickly and effectively with customers on a daily basis to answer their questions and address any issues. I have built on my experience of using keywords and building a marketing strategy to promote my shop and to achieve continuous growth. January 2010 to Present. Freelance Illustrator and Digital Designer • • Working through freelance websites on projects commissioned by private clients and businesses, and participating regularly in design contests. Design projects include: Wall Art, Character and Pattern design. In particular, I successfully led on a design project with Glace’ Frozen Artisanal; from initial draft phase to final design. Using a practical approach based on the client needs and employing my own creative flair. Working on these has grown my technical and creative skills. Collaborated with Amnesty International Ireland on design for a Leaflet Campaign for Schools. Delivered the design to deadline in professional and courteous manner. September 2014 to November 2014. Transcriber. Simultrans Ltd, Marina House, EastPoint Business Park, Dublin 3, Ireland • Worked as Transcriber. My tasks included transcribing audio files into written text. I worked independently managing my own workload and meeting targets, following guidelines with attention to detail. I worked remotely using a high speed broadband connection and a Remote Desktop Application to access the files on the server, transcribe and send them back for the manager review and approval. June 2010 – April 2013. Graphic Design Studio and Warehouse Assistant. Garlanna Greeting Cards • • Studio work included assisting with mocking-up of Greeting Cards, Point Of Sale and Banners. Design of a Pocket Book for Sales Representatives, and a Gift Bag Catalogue using Graphic Software’s Work focused on attention to detail and delivering work to tight deadlines. Warehouse work included preparing stands and banners for shop’s, stock taking and preparing card orders to deliver to the shops. May 2007 – February 2008. Waiter. Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel, Killiney, Co.Dublin, Ireland • My duties included working as a waiter serving food and wine in a 4 star hotel and restaurant. I was responsible for preparing coffee’s and for stocking wine. I also served customers in the bar as bartender assistant and managed the till. March 2006 – September 2006 Catering Assistant. Arnotts Shopping Centre, Dublin, Ireland • Worked as floor staff serving food and dealing with customers and clearing tables. Worked at the counter to serve food. I prepared and organized the stock of food. I served both breakfasts and lunches. September 2005 – January 2006 Catering Assistant. DCU College, Dublin, Ireland • I began working in DCU Canteen as a dishwasher. I was then moved to the counter where my duties involved getting the counter ready and serving at the counter, carrying out a variety of tasks including the preparation and cooking of food. I worked in an extremely fast pace environment with strong organizational and time self-managing skills, crucial to deliver an optimal service, particularly during the peak time to a number of thousands of students. September 2003 – September 2004. Clerk. Uisp – Unione Italiana Sport Per Tutti; Porto S.Giorgio, Italy • Responsible for Member Registration, and office administration. Tasks included; taking calls and responding to messages. Registering members and organizing Summer Camp activities for children. May 2002 – May 2003. Researcher. Department of Economy in Camerino University, Italy • Working as Researcher carrying out interviews and questionnaires in Local Enterprises in relation to the various aspects of the companies; from the structure, to the production and the service delivered. The research focused on the size of the companies in number of employees, and typology of contracts; the stock, export and import of goods, the investments in product and prototypes research, the production and delivery of goods and services. Organising the workflow, the appointments and communication with the enterprises and the University, writing and reporting the research results to the Economy Department of the University I gained strong organisational, communication, planning and time managing skills, to produce well written and detailed reports in at professional level under the supervision of the Director of the department. Technical Skills ▪ Adobe Creative Suite CS up to CC Education March 2014 - April 2014 Business Course, Loreto College, Dublin October 2012 - May 2013 Illustration Boot Camp Course, Carmelite Building, Dublin May 2009 HND in Graphic Design; Colaiste Dhulaigh College, Dublin November 2004 Certificate in Web Design; European Union Course, Italy April 2002 B.A. in Political Science; University of Camerino, Italy Languages ▪ ▪ ▪ Italian: Native English: Fluent Spanish: Advanced References Available upon request