NAME: Michael HALFORD
D.O.B: 02.12.1959
ADDRESS: 24 Templestowe Rd, Bulleen Vic 3105
CONTACT: (03)- 9850 7454, [email protected]

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Arts (visual arts) Sydney College of the Arts
• Post-Graduate Diploma (visual arts) Sydney College of the Arts
• Diploma of Multimedia Australian Academy of Design
• Certificate of Design Sydney Technical College (now UTS)

SHORT COURSES:

• Metro Screen - Sydney After Effects

EMPLOYMENT:

>> 1989-1999
Mural Artist - international career spanning Australia and Asia, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Taiwan, Indonesia and Malaysia.

Selected Clients - Sultan of Brunei, Cartier, Royal Hong Kong Yatch Club, SOCOG, Star City, Coopers & Lybrand, Lufthansa, Ritz Carlton Four Seasons Hotels, Phillip Wain International, John Singleton Residence, Capitol Theatre

>> 1985-1988
Scenic Artist - ATN-7 Sydney Australian Film Industry

>> 1979-1980
Creative Dept.Trainee - George Patterson Advertising, Sydney

DIGITAL SKILLS:

• 2D Imaging
• 2D Animation
• 3D Animation
• Digital Editing and Video Manipulation
• Web Design

DEMONSTRATED ABLITIES:

Innovative solutions to intractable design challenges
Leadership and team management
Effective project management
Comprehensive knowledge of art and design history
Ability to contribute positively in team situations
Ability to produce quality results under pressure and to a deadline

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Excellent written and verbal skills

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Conscientious
• Honest
• Enthusiastic
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly
• Commonsense
• Sense of humour