About me

A self-motivated, dedicated, meticulous Graphic Designer/Artworker with a wealth of experience of working in a fast paced design studio. Able to quickly grasp new ideas and then develop creative and cost effective solutions within a highly pressurised working environment. Always works to the highest, professional standards and able to plan and organise a busy workload. Also possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as effective listening skills. An excellent command of typography and layout for both print and digital and able to push the creative boundaries while still adhering to corporate brand guidelines. I enjoy spending time with my two children and my fiancée. I love running, playing badminton, listening to music and going to gigs.

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Work history

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ArtworkerBooths Supermarkets
Jan 2018Preston, United KingdomFull Time
Artwork - Working closely with the in-house creative team and marketing executives to produce artwork for print, website, email and social media channels in line with brand guidelines as well as ad-hoc requirements in line with business and campaign priorities. Mentoring, advising and training junior members of the team. Self-managed the end-to-end artwork for the biggest campaign in the calendar, a 168 page Christmas book. Print Management - Manage and maintain print deadlines for all campaigns, ensuring effective planning and communication with the relevant team members. Effectively manage print suppliers ensuring jobs are printed to agreed timescales and quality while supporting relevant review meetings with suppliers as appropriate. Obtain print quotes and manage relevant budget lines and attend print runs as and when required.
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Stay at home parentNot Applicable
Oct 2016 - Jan 2018Preston, United KingdomFull Time
Primary childcare duties to two young children while performing all house management duties including meal planning, budgeting and home maintenance.

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Skills

• Artwork
• Photoshop
• Adobe Indesign
• Abobe Creative Suite
• Abobe Illustrator
• Time Management
• Artworker
• Creative Approach
• Dedicated Hardworking
• Prioritisation

Education

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Higher National Diploma Graphic DesignPerth College
Sep 1997 - Jun 1999Perth, United Kingdom
Passed with 3 merits
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Scottish HigherKnightswood Secondary School
Aug 1996 - Jun 1997Glasgow, United Kingdom
Pass - Grade B

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