BIO

Hello. I'm Adam.

Southwood Co. is a place that I created in my second year of university as an online collection of my work. A place where I could showcase something I had done at uni, work or as a freelancer.

As a designer, I aim to push boundaries, to try new things, and to create something that can have a positive effect on people.

I've always seen myself as a creative, though it isn't the only road I've followed. Straight after finishing high school, I was accepted into an engineering degree at uni with a scholarship. I thought because I was good at maths and science it meant that that was what I had to do. Throughout my first year, I found myself constantly seeking out freelance design jobs or looking for more and more things to keep my creative juices flowing. That's when I had the realization that I was destined for design.

AND I HAVE NEVER LOOKED BACK!

I changed to a Bachelor of Design with a major in communication design, and thus my "official" journey began.

Since then I have been focusing on my design work, continued studying, gotten engaged and loved every moment of it.

To check out some of my work head to my Portfolio page, or if you wish to get in touch visit the Contact page.

Work Experience

Part Time Lifeguard

Aqualink | Nunawading | Since March 2015

Pool supervision, Cleaning, Customer Service, First Aid

Part Time Duty Manager

Aqualink | Nunawading | Since June 2016

Pool supervision, Cleaning, Customer Service, Chemical Handling, Pool Testing, Cash Handling, Staff Management, First Aid

Graphic Designer

NewHope Baptist Church | Blackburn North | Since January 2017

Graphic Design, Social Media Management

Freelance Designer

Southwood Co. | Croydon | Since April 2017

Graphic Design

Casual Customer Service Officer

Aqualink | Nunawading | Since September 2017

Customer Service, Cash Handling, First Aid

Casual Program Leader

Aqualink | Nunawading | Since December 2017

Kid's Party Host, Customer Service, First Aid

Volunteering

Small Group Leader

NewHope Kids (NewHope Baptist Church) | Blackburn North | 2010 - 2017

Child Care, Audio and Visual Operation, Small Group Leader

Point Person

NewHope Kids (NewHope Baptist Church) | Blackburn North | Since 2016

Oversee 9 am NewHope Kids Service, Child Care, First Aid, Small Group Leader

Youth Leader

Shift Youth (NewHope Baptist Church) | Blackburn North | Since 2016

Child Supervision, Audio and Visual Operation, First Aid, Small Group Leader

Volunteer

Red Frogs | Rye | Schoolies Week 2016

First Aid, Cleaning, Cooking, Supervising

Education & Qualifications

Swinburne University of Technology | Current 3rd Year Student

Bachelor of Design (Communication and Marketing)

Donvale Christian College | 2015 Graduate

Visual Art Excellence Award (2011)

Visual Art Excellence Award (2012)

Visual Communication Excellence Award (2013)

Batrooney Award for Theatre Excellence (2014)

Building Bridges Program (2014)

Shine Leadership Conference (2014)

House Captain (2014)

Romeo and Juliet - Art Director (2015)

College Captain (2015)

VCE ATAR: 89.75

Serpell Primary School | 2009 Graduate

House Captain (2009)

Positive Thinking | 2013

SIR30207 – Certificate III Retail

CPR Firth Aid | 2014

HLTAID001 Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Updated 7 May 2017)
HLTAID002 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
HLTAID003 Provide First Aid

(Updated 2017 with Accredited First Aid)

H2O Pro | 2014

Pool Lifeguard

(Updated 2018 with Life Saving Victoria)

Stitches First Aid Education | 2016

22300VIC First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis
22282VIC Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace

(Updated 2017 with Accredited First Aid)

Working with Children Check

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