PERSONAL DETAILS
Full Name
Address
Mobile
Website
Email
Ria Ganis
Caulfield, Melbourne
0422 835 036
www.riaganis.com
ria@riaganis.com
QUALIFICATIONS
2011 Brisbane College of Photography and Art
Certificate in Photography
2006
Moreton Institute of Tertiary and Further Education (TAFE)
Diploma of Textiles, Clothing and Footwear
ACADEMIC HISTORY
2012
Advanced Lighting workshop – Peter Coulson
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Advanced studio lighting techniques
Natural lighting portraiture
2011
Brisbane College of Photography and Art
2006
Moreton Institute of Tertiary and Further Education (TAFE)
Diploma of Textiles, Clothing and Footwear
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2005
Film camera
Photoshop
Digital camera
Studio Lighting
Darkroom film processing & printing
Participate in development of design concepts
Plan and organize non-routine testing
Construct block to make patterns
Buy merchandise
Certificate III in Multimedia
Moreton Institute of Tertiary and Further Education (TAFE)
Certificate IV in Clothing Production
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Assist in Preparation of Preliminary Design Concepts
Assist in Development of Design
Select and/or modify patterns or blocks
Grade Patterns
Sewing of Garments
Measure, lay-up and cut custom-made garments
Assemble/fit custom-made/bespoke garments
Certificate II in Clothing Production
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2005
Pattern Cutting
Lay-up Work
Sewing of Garments
Applying Quality Standards
Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
Institute of Art
Gold and Silver-smithing Course
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Advanced Beading, Gold-work & Silver-smithing
Jig Tool Techniques
Basic to Advanced Stringing
Crocheted and Knitted Beadwork
Bead Weaving Techniques
WORK HISTORY
2013
Andrew O’Toole - Melbourne
Assistant
Experience included assisting the photographer, studio setup &
dismantling, hospitality, preparing backdrops, detailed studio
preparation and adjustments.
2011 - 2012
Folio Photographics - Brisbane
Photographer
Responsibilities included photographing clients, customer liaising, cash
handling, management of client sales & accounts and travelling studio
set up.
2012
Mt Glorious Restaurant & Café - Brisbane
Barista
Duties included coffee preparation, responsible service of alcohol,
efficient customer service, cash handling and end of day till
operations.
2009 - 2010
O-LYDIA Handcrafted Jewellery - Brisbane
Owner & Principal Designer
Establishment of O-LYDIA Handcrafted Jewellery
Responsibilities include designing, marketing, graphic design,
photography, bookkeeping, cash handling and customer service.
O-LYDIA launch event at Queensland Bridal Exhibition at Brisbane
Convention Centre.
2008
Benefit Cosmetics – House of Fraser - London
Sales Assistant
Role required traffic stopping, client demonstrations and make up
application, end of day till operations, opening House of Fraser store
cards.
2006 - 2008
Ann Summers - London
Team Leader/Visual Merchandiser
Responsibilities for the Oxford St Store include management of
financial accounts, back office administration, banking, visual
merchandising, customer assistance and till operations.
2007 - 2008
Djurdja Watson - London
Jewellery Designer
Experience included concept designs and construction of jewellery
pieces with varied beading techniques, workshops with head designer
for concept themes including an exploration of colours, materials,
budget, sales, and target market.
AWARDS &EXHIBITIONS
2012
Moreton Bay Art Awards Photographic Category - Finalist
2011
Mt Glorious Artist Exhibition – Pine Rivers Art Gallery
2010
Regional Arts Development Fund (Moreton Bay Regional
Council)
COMPUTER PROGRAMS
Adobe Photoshop & Bridge, Lightroom, Capture One, Premier Pro, After
Effects,