1. Kal Cockburn
69 Quentin Rise
Mobile: 07954415308, Email: kcockburn@live.co.uk
Personal Profile
I am a keen and enthusiastic person who is reliable, efficient and quick to learn new skills. I am honest
and trustworthy and enjoy working with other people in a team work setting. I am also able to work as an
individual, using my initiative to the full. I am looking for a position that will enable me to learn new skills,
improve my existing skills and abilities, and gain experience relevant to becoming a fantastic animator.
Presently I am studying my fourth year in computer animation at the University of the West of Scotland.
Employment History
Oct 2009 – Aug 2013 Scotmid, Dedridge, Livingston
Retail Assistant: working on a part-time basis, my duties and responsibilities included cash handling,
customer service stock management and other associated retail duties.
Aug 2008 – Feb 2009 British Heart Foundation, Livingston
Retail Assistant: working on a full-time basis for this High Street retail operation, my responsibilities
included customer service; cash handling / till operation; stock receipt, replenishment and rotation; general
warehouse duties and safety & hygiene responsibilities.
April – Aug 2008 Sense Scotland, Bathgate
Retail Assistant: working as a volunteer in the retail outlet of this charitable organisation, I carried out a
broad spectrum of retail and warehousing duties.
Mar – Aug 2006 Macess, Broxburn
Sales Assistant: working for this automotive sector retail outlet on a long- term work placement from
college my duties included stock replenishment, receipt and despatch of goods, merchandising, hygiene
and safety.
Training and Education
2013 – 2016 University of west of Scotland, Paisley Hons Degree Computer Animation
2010 – 2013 Edinburgh College, Edinburgh HND Computer Art and Design
2009 – 2010 West Lothian College, Livingston HNC Interactive Multimedia Creation
2006 – 2009 West Lothian College, Livingston NQ Computing / NQ Digital Media
2005 – 2006 West Lothian College, Livingston Get Ready for Work
2006 Macess, Broxburn Merchandising
2005 West Lothian College, Livingston First Aid & Basic Food Hygiene
2001 – 2005 James Young High School, Livingston
8 Standard Grade Passes: English(4); Mathematics (6); Computing (3); History
(4); Art(4); Administration (4); French(5); General Science (4).
2. Technical Skills
• 3D Modelling and animation
Autodesk Maya
Blender
• 2D animation
Autodesk Sketchbook(flipbook)
Adobe Flash
• Graphic illustration
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Autodesk Sketchbook
• Video Editing/Composting
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premier
IMovie
Additional Information
Anijam 2015 – A pair of university graduates set up an event for students to group up to create an
animation in 48 hours which was a great teambuilding experience. I worked on the 2D animation for one
of the characters as part of a short story with the theme of communication.
Hobbies and Interests: I am interested in fine art and enjoy drawing and modelling. I also enjoy computer
related activities including, illustration, graphics design, 2D and 3D animation.
References:
Suzy Berry John Mcrillin
17 Burnhead Rd University West of Scotland
Glasgow Paisley, Renfrewshire
G43 2SU
Tel – 07816945122
Email – suzannejulieberry@gmail.com