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Projects | Education | Skills | Experience | Hobbies
Ruby, Rails, React Native, Sinatra, Node.js, Express, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, PostgreSQL
| Name | Description | Tech/tools | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Day | A website to promote grassroots football. As restrictions are eased we are trying to point people to take their money to lower league clubs and show support to local games. | React, Next, Jest, Node JS | Check out the repo (On going) |
| Scrummy | A phone app designed to help increase the footfall to markets by giving users a simple interface to find their nearest market as well as provide useful and up to date information. | React Native, MongoDB, Express and Node JS. | Check out the repo |
| BBB | A functioning social media site. | Ruby on Rails, RSpec, HTML, CSS, PostgreSQL | Check out the repo |
| Instapan | An instagram clone built in just one weekend | Ruby on Rails, HTML, CSS, PostgreSQL | Check out the repo |
In my illustration work, and due to the nature of what my illustrations usually consist of, I have had to develop the ability to very clearly communicate ideas and projects with clients. One example of this is with a brand identity with FreeWord I had to be able to explain and convince not only the communications manager but also the CEO's that an illustration of a woman giving a horse a piggy back was exactly what they needed.
Working as a freelance illustrator on large crowd scenes I had to ensure the highest attention to detail for every aspect of the image. Within the madness of the scenes I still had to ensure every character looked how the client and I wanted, make sure every colour matched the clients house style, ensure formatting of the design was spot on and making sure files were fit for purpose whether it was going to be displayed on a phone or a 4 metre tall window display.
I love the challenge of solving problems whether it's in coding or day to day life. I love adding to my repetoire as I learn new skills and tech to solve problems that aren't initially obvious - whether it's to develop an app or building a chair out of some reclaimed wood. This passion for problem solving reflects my resiliance in challenges. I love seeking out new opportunities to learn and so I am always willing to direct my own learning when I need to adapt or take on something I've never done before.
In both work as an illustrator as well as on the Makers bootcamp I've always had to be a fast learner in areas that were new to me. Makers in particular was a highlight of this, where for the final project in order to make our street food finding app we had to learn Expo with React Native, Express with MongoDB whilst building our app all in two weeks. In addition, I've worked in many other roles such as a labourer for a building firm and a decorator where I had to learn completely new skills very quickly to get up to speed with the rest of the team in order to not slow down the work without comprimising on quality.
ThreeJS Journey (present)
I am currently working my way through Bruno Simon's ThreeJS course to stretch the capabilities of the web even further and be able to create 3D experiences within the browser.
Freelance Illustrator (2018-present)
I've worked as a freelance illustrator for the past two years working on a massive range of projects, from tiny podcast logos up to 4 metre tall window displays. Working in this field has improved my ability to come up with new and creative solutions to problems and briefs to fulfill the clients needs.
www.charliefischer.co.uk
Barista (2018-2020)
Working as a barista and front of house member of staff at Fred & Ginger Coffee, I was always multi tasking and ensuring the highest attention to detail to ensure every customer was satisfied at all times of the day. Often the lunch rush would have queues stretching down the high street so being able to work in a team was very important, on top of delivering the excellent standards of customer service.
A 16 week intensive development bootcamp, focusing on:
- OOP, TDD, MVC, DDD
- Agile/XP
- Ruby, Rails, JavaScript
- RSpec, Jasmine, Jest
Throughout the course I worked in teams and pairs on top of self-led learning, always with a focus on using the best practices in whatever tech stack was being used. In addition I attended all of the EI workshops that focused on strengthening valuable teamwork skills including communication, feedback and empathy. Whilst on the course, and still on going, I provided mentorship to three students in the cohort below; assisting in dealing with learning new tech, debugging their code and any other issues they had.
- Illustration BA(Hons), 2.1
- Foundation Studies in Art, Design and Media, Distinction
- Sports - 5 a side football depsite my enthusiasm outweighing my playing ability
- Drawing - When not working on commissions I always draw; turning the mundane into the fantastical
- Fermenting - I spent most of 2020 attempting and not perfecting sourdough bread alongside fermenting anything I could.