The Framers Forum

I'm a 35 year old picture framer with over 18 years experience. I'm currently looking for full time or part time work in the North West of England. I also have knowledge and experience of basic restoration and cleaning, website design, customer care, supervising, online sales, exhibitions, advertising, social media marketing and general management.

email - chrisdipple@me.com

CV -

PROFILE

A multi-skilled General Manager/Picture Framer with 18 years experience currently working within the art industry - excellent organisation, planning, time management and communication skills, qualified Graphic Designers Assistant, fast learner with great attention to detail and strong visual awareness. Experienced in customer relations, adapting to individual client’s needs, design & creative thinking, working under pressure and to deadlines. Eager to learn and works well as part of a team or on own initiative. Holds a full, clean driving license.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE


Nov 1997 – July 2012 The Framing Studio & Gallery

General Manager

During this period I managed The Framing Studio, a business that specialised in picture framing, art sales, cleaning and restoration. I had overall responsibility for managing the shop, ordering/manufacturing goods, online sales, basic website design, photographic restoration, poster design, advertising, displays and exhibitions.


Main Duties and Responsibilities

 Shop & Gallery Management
 Gallery Sales
 Stock Management
 Website Design & Management – http://www.theframingstudio.com
 Picture Framing
 Poster, Sign, Flyer & Leaflet Design
 Delivering And Collecting Frames/Artwork
 Social Media Marketing
 Giclee Printing Of Limited Edition Prints
 Digital Photo Restoration
 Customer Service & Care
 Basic Picture Cleaning & Restoration
 Advertising
 Exhibition Organisation
 Supervising
 Production Management

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EDUCATION

1995-1997 St.Helens College

B-Tec GNVQ in Art & Design (Graphic Design) - Qualified Graphic Designer’s Assistant.


1989-1994 Haydock High School (St Helens, Merseyside)

GCSE’s - 7 grade A-C including Math’s, Science and English.


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INTERESTS


Music, Guitar, Football, Travelling, Art, Design, Art Galleries.


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REFERENCES
Available on request.

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Thanks for your time.