Graphic Design. Editorial & Print. Branding. Web Design. Digital Design. AV/New Media Production. Design Management

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1 Graphic Design Editorial & Print Branding Web Design Digital Design AV/New Media Production Design Management

2 Details Address: Available on request Nationality: British Place of birth: London, England Mobile: Education / Qualifications Sutton Grammar School for Boys GCSE [taken early - A] Sutton Grammar School for Boys 11 GCSE's [3A, 6B, 2C] Sutton Grammar School for Boys A-Level Art & Design [A] The Surrey Institute of Art & Design BTEC ND [Foundation Course] The Arts Institute at Bournemouth HND Multimedia 01/01/02-03/01/02 Nescot College City & Guilds Computer Installation and Maintenance 08/11/07 The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Beyond the Covers, Understanding Marketing Design 12/05/08-13/05/08 Combined Insurance Internal Leadership Course 13/07/09-15/07/09 Highlander Ltd (Adobe certified) Dreamweaver CS4 8/02/11-9/02/11 Reed Learning Professional Presentation Skills Course 17/12/12-18/12/12 Reed Learning Managing Successful Projects Accolades Quality Employee Recognition Programme (QERP) 2006, 2008, 2010 Profile A highly creative, forward thinking Graphic Designer with over 10 years experience across all media from print to web. I have worked on a diverse range of projects for various clients and companies, gaining a depth of experience in producing design solutions that directly benefit businesses. I have worked with busy in-house design studios and marketing divisions for large corporates and on a freelance basis for various clients. Projects worked on include corporate ID, logo design, editorial/print, digital/web design, new media production and much more. Technical Skills Photoshop Illustrator QuarkXPress InDesign Dreamweaver - HTML/CSS Flash Director Fireworks Premiere After Effects 3D Studio Max MS Office Suite/Keynote SoundEdit Print production processes PHP, XML and JavaScript Interests I enjoy keeping fit by going to the gym and taking part in a range of sports including football and snowboarding. I also enjoy socialising and cooking up creative treats in my spare time. I have been fortunate enough to have spent time travelling in Asia, the USA and many European cities, exploring and discovering different arts and culture.

3 Employment History 10/11 - Present ACE, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey Creative Services Executive 08/03-08/05 Kärcher UK Ltd, Banbury, Oxfordshire Graphic Design Manager Design of all printed marketing material for myhealthfirst including policy documents, sales & training material, adverts and lead generation campaigns. Overseeing production of microsites. Creating web graphics, banners and developing wireframes for new sites. Production of all internal communication material, stationery and departmental requests. Single point of contact in the company for all things design. Improving signage and renovating spaces at head office, re-enforcing the brand and it's key messages. Creating and editing corporate video. Developing B2B sales presentations in Keynote, interactive PDF and PowerPoint. Work on positioning the new myhealthfirst brand and developing the brand s identity. Pitching ideas and concepts to key stakeholders. 08/05-10/11 Combined Insurance, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey Design Team Leader/Senior Designer Design and production of all Combined Insurance s UK and various European countries' print (inc. ATL & BTL). Working with the e-commerce team in producing the company website, convention/incentive websites, intranet/extranet, web banners and HTML s. Developing wireframes and advising on user experience for web projects where necessary. Leading three Creative Services department personnel including a Mid-weight Designer, Senior Art Editor and Office Co-ordinator. Conducting annual appraisals. Updating and implementing global brand guidelines (design) and rolling out across Europe. Working with Internal Communications to produce newsletters, posters and digital media. Coordination and involvement in events, shows and conferences. Producing video/keynote/ PowerPoint presentations for large audiences. Working and developing relationships with design/pr /communication agencies, printers and other external suppliers. Updating all internal systems, software, hardware and work processes. Updating Combined Insurance s global image database. Art directing photo shoots. Photography and video at events. Editing corporate video. Design and production of all UK Advertising, POS, Direct Mail and other Kärcher marketing material. Managing Direct Mail campaigns from strategic planning to DM creation to database administration. Directly responsible for two marketing personnel including a marketing assistant and office junior. Developing relationships with print media to ensure best possible coverage and rates. Liaising with printers to ensure all SLA s were met. Regularly meeting with the Managing Director, Marketing Manager and National Account Managers to implement marketing concepts and plan future activities. Liaising with major retail outlets such as Homebase, Argos and B&Q in order to supply them promotional material which included: catalogue pages, adverts and editorial. Working on multimedia and digital design projects. Creating internal/external CD-ROM presentations and web banners. Updating the Kärcher image database and directing photo shoots for new products. Creating outdoor advertising campaigns and liaising with outdoor advertising agencies to implement them. Coordination and involvement in events, shows and conferences. 11/01-08/03 Nescot College - Epsom, Surrey Technician (in Multi media, Photography, Art & Design)/Graphic Designer Working alongside the Marketing department to produce promotional material for Nescot College in the form of brochures, posters, leaflets and flyers. Designing and producing other internal items for the college including postcards, stationery and application forms as required. Liaising with the Reprography department and print companies to oversee the production of print jobs. Demonstration of creative software packages such as Photoshop, Illustrator and Director to students. Purchasing responsibilities, stocktaking and ordering equipment. Setting up equipment at events and course fairs. Producing newspaper/magazine advertisements. Ensuring all promotional material and associated Nescot graphics were correctly branded in form and content. Installing and maintaining PC's and Macs. Tel:

4 b. a. c. d. e. Work examples a. Combined Insurance customer facing material b. Sales incentive Flash microsite c. Kärcher magazine advertisement d. Logo and web design for 40 WINKZ e. Combined Insurance sales incentive material

5 b. a. c. d. e. Work examples a. HTML s b. Combined Insurance sales incentive material c. Kärcher magazine advertisements, DM and POS d. Applications and forms e. Logo designs

6 b. a. c. d. e. Work examples a. Kärcher magazine advertisement b. ACE promotional material c. Combined Brand in the Environment project d. Sugafemme website e. IQ Financial Services website Tel: