Mark Richard Bass tel. 07916315988 email: mr.mr.bass@gmail.com

Skills / Creativity Graduated with a ND in graphic design in 1993. I have an imaginative and creative mind, which helps me to use words and images to communicate and influence eye-catching designs. Successfully implemented ideas and created designs for 4-years within this field.

Completed a BA (Hons) Visual Communications in 2001

06/ 2008 Two photographs I took f o r S l e eve f a c e we re featured in Guardian G2 in 2008 and three were entered into the book that was published.I created & ran a photographic journal on blogspot for a period of 6 m o n t h s t h ro u g h t h e summer. While doing this project my aim was to try and capture the spirit of the area at the time, in regards to the fashion and

the graffiti where I lived, in Brick Lane.

A creative individual, a ch i ev i n g t a r ge t s w h i l s t p ro d u c i n g excellent standards in w o r k i s v e r y important. I work to achieve best practice results, by research, p l ann ing , creat ing d r a f t s a n d fi n a l designs.I find liaising with c l i e n t s o r t e a m members benefits the management of the design/creation more efficiently.

Design Software- Indesign- Photoshop- Social networking

software- I Pad / IOS apps

Employment History 2011 – PresentAfter the completionof the property and it was on the market for rental, I found myself doing a myriad of work to make ends meet. These jobs varied from media related ( film /camera /lighting & soundassistant) to gardening/painting and furniture restoration/Upholstery.

2008- 2010I became self employed from job seekers allowance. The role I was performing was to project manage the refurbishment of a property, this was a hands on project whichinvolved me doing jobs both indoors and outdoors. As a result of this job I fashioned myself to be a building maintenance operative trading as Trojan Business Services.

Admin software- Microsoft office- Iworld – This was a council content management system

that maintained housing repairs, environment, leisure, tenancy, revenues and benefits.

- CRM - This was the Pearson system that had to integrate with Iworld.

- Voter Xpress – This software package allows the registration of voter and all election processes.

2007 - 2008– Admin / Social SkillsFor 11 months I was employed as a ‘customer service representative’ for housing repairs for Southwark council but employed by Pearson Government solutions. This job entailed being the first point of contact for tenants / leaseholders to contact Southwark council. This was my primary position, but within this time of employment I worked within different departments. I worked for ‘electoral services’ for a period of 4-6 weeks Between Januarys-February. The role involved taking voters details and queries in regards to the registration of electors. This service was open to any member of the public residing within the borough of Southwark or voting by Proxy. Between 1st March - 5th April 07 I spearheaded a payment initiative for Pearson Government solutions within ‘council tax’ department for a trial period. This service was to receive online web payments, which involved taking customers personal debit/credit card details to obtain their payments. In this period of time I had raised £130,000+ of unpaid council tax.

2004-2006 I studied for a Masters in Psychoanalysis but obtained a PG diploma in Health and Social Sciences.

Education

PG Diploma Health and Social Sciences - Middlesex University, Enfield London (2007)BA Honours Visual communications - Leeds University (1997-2001)National Diploma Graphic design - Leeds College of Art and Design, (1991-1993)G.C.S.E 6 Passes Grade A-C - St Michael’s Secondary School, Leeds (1986-1991)

Date of Birth: 18th of January 1975. Clean Driving licence obtained in 1997

Personal Achievements: As part of a summer school project in 2001, I engaged in the re-designing a derelict warehouse. The architectural model was published in the ‘East London Advertiser’. I was recognised by ‘East End Life’ for campaigning against the demolishing of Archers in Brick Lane, as a result I received a scholarship from Middlesex University.

Interests: I enjoy photography, film and live music. I try to visit art galleries, museums, theatres and live performance. I am a sociable person and like to meet new people whenever I am able to do so.

Reference: Available on request