Ria Edmenson
Illustration
Hello, I'm Ria.
E-mail: riaed1@yahoo.co.uk
Phone: 07828284993
Blog: waitingforthemanfromharlem.tumblr.com
Degree show blog: thefinalcountdownoflife.tumblr.com
This is me
with a Krispy
Kreme.
Bits and bobs
I have just finished my time studying Illustration at Edinburgh College of Art seeking to obtain work or an internship after June. I am a dedicated and highly personable individual, committed to working to any deadline and to the best of my ability in all methods of working whether it digital or hand drawn. I am very enthusiastic and am incredibly willing to learn the techniques of the Design industry.
I have developed strong skills in customer service through my four years of experience of working in different retail environments. administration, merchandising and point of sale operations through my experience at Long Barn Winchester, a company I have been working with for the last few years.

I am currently working in an artisan coffee shop, Brew Lab, to which my knowledge of coffee and tea has increased dramatically. I am very interested in running a café as I wish to open my own one day, so it is crucial to work in this industry with a large focus on the design and illustrative elements that go into a business.
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I work constantly to meet many deadlines on my current illustration course and work on several projects at once, many in groups and collaborative projects with other courses such as Graphics, Photography, Jewelry, and Intermedia Arts. I find working in all mediums interesting and enjoyable, as well as organizing and managing projects, including self directed projects.
I would love the opportunity to work in a professional environment where my skills can be utilized and enhanced, as well as being prepared for the Design industry after University.

My dream is to open a dog friendly cafe - something I was lucky enough to put into practice for my degree show.
Work experience
Skills
PHOTOSHOP
FLASH
PAINTING
CUSTOMER SERVICE
BARISTA
SERVER
Education
​➢ Brew Lab Artisan Coffee Bar working as a server - 2012 - 2013

➢ Long Barn, Alresford, Hampshire (2007- 2012)
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➢ Worked in Long Barn when it was a small shop and later in their large retail outlet near Winchester as a Saturday assistant and then a longer term holiday assistant
➢ Good experience of working on the shop floor with merchandising, re-stocking, till work and promotional initiatives
➢ Delivered exceptional customer service with really positive feedback to management
Homebase, Edinburgh (December 2010 – May 2011)
➢ Customer service representative working at point of sale and customer information desk

➢ ‘Wonderwheel’ spotify app design

➢ Clothes boutique ‘Brat & Suzie’ t-shirt designs and contracted illustrator

➢ The Fresh Olive Company (2006)

➢ Two weeks of work experience including assisting warehouse operations and office administration
Interests
Drama and the arts

➢ Worked on the set design for the Paradox Theatre’s upcoming production of Gormenghast
➢ Member of the Cheriton Players amateur drama society
➢ Nominated for a ‘Curtain call’ award for my role Suzette as in ‘Don’t Dress for Dinner’
➢ Member of the Alresford Art Society
➢ Qualified in scuba diving in the summer of 2010

References
➢ Richard Norris or Jane Marsden– Director, Long Barn, The Old Sheep Fair, Alresford SO24 9EJ www.long-barn.co.uk
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➢ Tom Hyde or Dave Law, Directors, Brew Lab, 6-8 South College Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9AA
BA Illustration, Edinburgh College of Art (2010-2013)
➢ Burnt Sugar Competiton
➢ Waterstones illustration 2011 competition
➢ ‘Flumpy McMump’ children’s book
➢ Macmillan Books Competition
➢ Penguin Books Competition
➢ Fully educated in works of Adobe Illustrator, Indesign, Flash and Photoshop
➢ ‘Elements’ Adult’s pop up book on nature’s elements
➢ Over 6 years of life drawing experience
➢ Sold own merchandise in the Glasgow International Artists Bookfair
Alton College, Hampshire (2007 – 2010)
A-Levels in Art (B), Drama (B), English Language (C) and Classical Civilisation (C)
BTEC Foundation Diploma Art and Design (Merit)
Perins School, Hampshire (2003 – 2007)
Nine A-C grade GCSEs including English and Mathematics
2010 - present
2010 - present