1. CONTACT
13 Cotswold Drive, Bangor, County
Down, Northern Ireland
NI: +44 (0)7706321666
ROI: +353 (0)8351592790
matthew.roddy@hotmail.co.uk
PERSONAL STATEMENT
I graduated from the University of Sunderland
with a 2:1 Hons Degree in Graphic Design. I
am currently working as a Graphic Designer
in Donegal, Ireland. I’ve a proven ability of
developing projects from inception through
production to final delivery. I am highly
motivated, creative, punctual and reliable
with a good sense of humour. I don’t shy
away from hard work and new challenges,
and I’m good with people. I am hungry for
new opportunities and keen to excel in
whatever is set in front of me.
A good communicator with a keen attention
to detail. Courteous, polite, well mannered
and articulate. An excellent work ethic either
as a team member or on my own. A good
problem-solver with a high level of initiative
and self-motivation.
Full clean driving licence (9 Years)
SKILLS
MATTHEW RODDY
22/05/1990
Graphic Designer
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
Graphic Design and Visual Communication
University of Sunderland
BA(Hons) 2:1
HND course in Art and Design
SE Regional College, Bangor
Three distinctions (DDD)
National Diploma in Multimedia
SE Regional College, Bangor
Three distinctions (DDD)
GCSE Results
Campbell College Grammar School
8 GCSEs - A* in Art scoring 398 out of 400
Real Property Media (Durgan Media)
Letterkenny, Donegal, Ireland
July 2015 – Present
(www.realproperty.media)
Designing & creating online digital
publications for the Property & Lifestyle
market in England & Ireland.
Involved in designing for both print and
digital. These include advertisements,
brochures, e-marketing campaigns, flyers,
tablet/mobile/desktop publications and
online graphics.
Working with a design team of 6 in Ireland
and 3 in England.
Lead designer in developing bespoke online
digital publications working along with
photographers, editors and advertisers from
the brief to the publishing date.
Managing, producing and designing bespoke
projects to presenting finalized ideas &
concepts to clients and management.
Graphic Designer and Art worker
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT

2. Marks & Spencer 2005-2009
Food Hall, Café Revive (Fully qualified
Barista), Bakery, Warehouse and Seasonal
Promotions.
Stockman and Ranch worker 2013-2014
Worked on a 28,000 acre Queensland Cattle
ranch in Outback Australia. Worked with
Horse breeding/rearing/feeding, Rodeo work,
Cattle work and Arable Farming with heavy
machinery. Generally being a Cowboy.
Freelance Graphic Design 2012-Present
Working mainly with Rebranding and
Identification.
Landscape Gardener Summer Job 2014
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Ceros,
Sketching and Word/Excel.
I am proficient in the following software
DESIGN SKILLS
ACHIEVEMENTS
Gold, Silver and Bronze obtained in the Duke
of Edinburgh Award scheme.
Officer in 3rd Bangor Boys’ Brigade.
Queens and Presidents badge obtained in
the 3rd Bangor Boys’ Brigade.
The Mitchell Cup for Rugby awarded in
Campbell College.
Sky Dived from 14,000ft and rode a bucking
Bronc in a Rodeo.
ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS
Sport: Life revolves around sport.
I play: Rugby, Football, Surfing, Gym, Skiing,
Cycling, Swimming and Golf.
Travel: I enjoy experiencing new cultures
and have travelled all over Europe while
InterRailing. I’ve lived in Australia for a year
and England for two.