EmploymentWhat type of job are you looking for? Anything to do with images, layout, i.e. magazines, publishing companies, photographic companies. What nationality are you? British What languages do you speak (and at what level)? Excellent English Basic Hrvatski, I am enrolled at Vodnikova, so I'm hoping to change THIS answer soon! What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Croatia, Zagreb. I am living with my Croatian fiance and want to settle her, learn and love his culture and traditions, speak his language, live life here and be happy. What countries have you worked in? I worked in the UK, and have traveled the world on Cunard's Queen Victoria cruise Ship What countries do you have a visa to work in? UK Processing a work visa in Croatia What field do you currently work in? None, I have just moved to Croatia What fields have you worked in before? Studio Manager for a private photography company on board Cunard's Queen Victoria. Senior sales adviser at Selfridges & Co, London during my studies. What qualifications do you hold? Postgrad diploma in Digital Photography BAhons in Graphic Media Design BTEC art and design Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? A bit of both. Skills are great to get a job done, skills are valuable, skills cannot be unlearned, skills cannot be bought, they are earned through hard work and determination. I would also want to understand the science behind the WHY. Describe the benefits of working with others You get more done, you inspire each other and you help each other, you get bigger and better ideas working together, and you can share success' together. Describe the benefits of working alone You are your own success, your achievements are bigger. What was your worst working experience? I had a weekend job at a garden center over the summer when i was a teenager, I suffer with hayfever..so sneezed my way through the weekends ;) What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? Everyone in your profession wants the same thing. What do I have that makes me the person that gets it. The lesson is to be that person. What unique skills do you have? I get bored of doing the same mundane thing, so am very experimental and creative, to keep things fresh, current and unique. A skill that has got me published in the up and coming Thames and Hudson book on Photography. (London/USA. Nov 2011) What would you consider as your 'dream job'? Art Director / Creative Director What are the most interesting aspects of your field? Doing something different everyday, inspiring audiences. Developing new concepts. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? Waking up without any ideas. How can potential employers contact you? daviniayoung@gmail.com |