EDUCATION:
2004-5
Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Sciences (Monash University) (ongoing by correspondence)
2004:
Certificate in small business Management (Kangan TAFE) 1994-96
Associate Diploma in Computer Aided Art and Design (Barton Institute)
1991-93:
Bachelor of Fine Art (Drawing) (Victorian College of the Arts)
EMPLOYMENT:
2004/05/06
I am also looking to do more consumer consultancy presentations to promote writings and use artwork as a vehicle for communication. Please email me, and see my accolades for speaking and consultancy experience .
2004/06
-North West Mental Health
Consumer Consultancy
2000-2004
-The Age (Fairfax)
News Graphics
Illustration
Cartooning
Court Drawings
1998-99
-The Herald Sun
News Graphics
Illustration
Cartooning
Previous- graphics unrelated, and studying.
PERSONAL HIGHLIGHTS AND AWARDS:
2003
Published Autobiographical Art Book, ‘Recovered, Not Cured’. (Allen and Unwin).
2003
Human Rights Award (Highly Commended) for the book.
2004
SANE’s book of the year. 2003-04
Some television, and many radio interviews. 1998, 2003, 2004
Successful Art Exhibitions (Computer based and traditional based). 1997-present
Fronting various bands singing and playing guitar. Recorded latest CD in 2003, available on 'Music' page.
1996, 2003.
Travel- Continental Europe, Greece, Greek islands, Turkey, UK, Ireland, Scotland, Morocco.
2003-04
Consumer Consultancy talks about mental illness, to carers, professionals and consumers.
Presentations and references under 'Consultancy'.
2005
Canada
SKILLS:
Highly confident public speaker.
High computer literacy
PERSONAL:
Highly communicative and friendly.
Diplomatic in problem solving.
Needs to have a challenge.
Confident public speaker.
INTERESTS:
Travel, Writing Music, Drawing, Painting, Creative Writing, Reading, Alternative Energy, Science.
CAREER OBJECTIVES:
Continue working in the illustration/graphic design field, and compliment that with further writing, exhibitions, music, and consultancy.
Also publicly promote mental health issues.
EXHIBITIONS
REFEREES:
Personal, professional, freelance references are available if you email me.
Testimonials of Consumer Consultancy exhibitions are on the consultancy page.
Thanks.
R. McL
Thank you for your consideration.
