I have over 15 years of design industry experience, over the last 10 years I have primarily worked within the publishing sector producing more than 100 publications for the education, professional and consumer markets as well as award-winning apps for the NHS and websites for clients as diverse as Pinewood Studios based VFX companies and multi-million pound telecoms giants; managing the production, design and delivery; liaising with marketing agencies, editors, journalists, press managers and developers.
I am first and foremost, a problem solver; a creative individual; a meticulous time keeper and a perfectionist.
I am fast at learning new skills and even quicker at executing them. I love technology, gadgets and new media; web, app and UX design; server management, web applications, SEO and social media.
My real passion lies in analogue; print, lithography, illustration and typography.
I have been an apprentice, a manager, and a business owner.
I have worked amongst; animators, script writers, musicians, CEOs, visual effects artists and film producers. I regularly use my knowledge to teach others in professional and academic accommodations.
My specialism in software applications include;
Adobe Creative Suite: indesign, illustrator, photoshop and dreamweaver
CorelDraw
AutoCAD
Microsoft Office: word, excel, powerpoint and outlook
Sage: payroll and accounts
SQL Databases
Apple servers and Microsoft servers
Web-based applications;
Wordpress
cpanel
Google apps for business
Google webmaster tools
Google analytics
Issuu digital publications
Mailchimp email marketing
Workbooks CRM management
Other areas of expertise;
Google apps for business administration
Windows Server administration
Email marketing
Networking and VPN administration
SEO and local SEO
Digital Publishing
Production editing
Branding
Domain management
API integrations
Database administration and development
Software training
Work history
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Graphic DesignerBritish Dietetic Association
Birmingham, United KingdomFull Time
I work within the Education & Professional Practice Team (EPP) to support the successful delivery of Health Education England funded projects relating to workforce reform in dietetic education and professional practice. I am responsible for design across a number of projects including but not limited to guidance documents, promotional materials and webpages in line with BDA Brand Guidance.
Key areas of responsibility:
• Developing creative design concepts that are in line with BDA branding.
• Developing drafts of concepts and presenting these to BDA Project teams.
• Working under the guidance of the Design and Brand Manager and other BDA communications staff to ensure a common vision and consistent branding.
• Keeping BA team members up-to-date with regards to project progress and applying client recommendations.
• Working with the Project Management Support Officer and Project Lead to ensure that a design project remains within scope, time and budget.
• Keeping up-to-date with design and multimedia trends and the latest developments in software tools.
• Liaising with external parties, such as printing companies to ensure that a project runs smoothly and a client’s expectations are met.
• Presenting final design concepts, including specifications for fonts, images, graphics, colours, text and layout, to project teams for their approval.
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Art EditorAdventurize Ltd
- Stratford-upon-Avon, United KingdomFull Time
Wired for Adventure magazine and Adventure Bike Rider Magazine are bi-monthly newsstand publications which have the largest cross-platform reach of any outdoor and motorcycle magazine in the UK respectively.
As Art Editor I am responsible for the creation and development of layouts, associated artwork, infographics and illustrations within the magazines as well as managing the production for the print and digital publications.
I work directly with external clients such as tourism boards and motorcycle manufacturers to develop and create advertising artwork and literature for print and online use.
I am also responsible for creating promotional artwork for web, social media, digital newsletters, exhibitions, merchandise and documents for internal and external use.
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Skills
- Graphic Design
- Marketing
- Digital Media
- Web Design
- Branding Identity
- Social Media
- Mobile Applications
- Digital Illustration
- Adobe Creative Suite
Education