Eliott McKenzie
London, UK
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Eliott McKenzie
Graphic design graduate with hands-on experience in e-commerce photography studios, now transitioning into software development. My coding journey began with HTML and CSS, inspired by web developers' work and recreating features on my blog through trial and error. This sparked a deep interest in using code to convey messages visually and functionally.
Ambition
In the future
I completed General Assembly’s Software Engineering Immersive course, acquiring skills in JavaScript, Python, Node.js, React, and SQL/NoSQL databases (MongoDB and Django). I thrive on creating immersive user experiences and communicating unique ideas through code. I am now seeking junior opportunities to further develop my skills and blend my design background with software development. 🔗
General Assembly4 months
Software Engineering Immersive
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A three month immersive bootcamp with 4 modules covering full stack software development. Each module ended in a project relating to the technologies, languages and methodologies learnt within that module.
- Aesthetic Catalogue (Group Project)
Full-stack application with CRUD functionality. I created a Postgres database which used a Python Django API with the Django REST framework to serve its data. The front-end is built with React and uses CSS and Bootstrap for styling. The database utilised many to one and many to many relationships.
- Natural Beauty (Solo)
MERN stack application with CRUD functionality using Mongoose ORM, Bootstrap and Sass. The app is focused around National Parks in the UK and users can navigate through national park related information through an interactive map (implementing MapBox GL JS). I contributed backend functionality - database schema, middleware, database requests (get, post, delete) & endpoints, seeding & seed data, routing and part of the authentication process. I created frontend requests for logging in, registering and showing a logged in user’s information, the ability for a user to add/remove favourites and display this on their profile page. I led the UI/UX design of the Nav bar and login/register pages, styling mostly with Sass.
- Art Institute of Chicago (Pair Project)
README: https://github.com/eli099/SEI-project-two React app that consumes the Art Institute of Chicago’s open-source API. The app allows users to navigate the AIC’s regularly updated collection of art through filters and a search bar. I took charge of the UX/UI design of the app, using a mixture of React Bootstrap and Sass.
- Snake (Solo Project)
README: https://github.com/eli099/SEI-Project-One Classic snake game styled with CSS and using JavaScript to manipulate the DOM, and design logic to check if the user loses. Grid movement is controlled by the user pressing the keyboard arrow keys.
John Lewis7 months
Freelance Digi-op
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• Logged photos and videos taken for e-commerce shoots • Matched shots to relevant style guides • Strengthened interpersonal skills when liaising with photographers, stylists and producers to get correct shots
新宿日本語学校
オンライン日本語コース
10 and a half hours total of Japanese language lessons (reading, writing, listening and speaking) in a remote classroom at upper beginner/lower intermediate level.
Home Staging Association3 months
Graphic Design Intern
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• Liaised with founding director, content & community manager and social media manager • Created content for social media (Instagram and Facebook video animations and still imagery)
John Lewis3 months
Freelance Stock Coordinator
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• Supported with any deliveries/collections to and from the building • Moved product around the creative hub, onto specific studio sets and into the Product Review Space
Japan Centre2 years
Shop Assistant(Side)
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• Replenished shelves throughout the day • Worked as part of a team to collect deliveries and replenish stock rooms • Made and served food and drinks
University of the Arts London7 years
BA (Hons) Graphic Design Communication
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Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
John Lewis
Freelance Photo Studio Assistant
• Assisted photographers on e-commerce cut-out and lifestyle • Set up camera equipment and studio lighting • Enhanced communication skills when liaising with production team
Superdrug1 year
Sales Advisor(Side)
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Freelance2 years
Freelance Photography Assistant
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E-commerce - assisting Max Attenborough for imagery for Yankee Candle, Liberty London, Sofa.com and Carpetright.
John Lewis1 year
Photo Studio Assistant
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E-commerce studio assistant.
Skills
Accomplishments / Portfolio
言語
- English - Native
- Japanese - Conversational