C U R R I C U L U M V I T A E
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Actively account managed multiple catalogues from conception to print including all client and photographic/stylist liaison.
• Worked on fast turnaround high profile clients including Barclaycard and MBNA producing Direct Mail.
• High end retouching of digital images using Photoshop.
• Attention to detail recognising the importance of timely delivery.
• Set up a Mac department for a company and taught five other people to use the machines and software.
• Helped to expand another computer department using Mac and PC for a computer marketing company when freelance.
Computer software conversant with: InDesign, Bridge, Photoshop, QuarkXpress, Illustrator, Word, Acrobat, Toast, Explorer and Cyberduck.
CAREER HISTORY:
Freelance September 2007 - date
I am currently freelancing around the Bournemouth and Southampton areas.
Project Manager/Graphic Designer/Senior Artworker 1997 - September 07
I was employed with a leading agency in Christchurch, Dorset for 10 years specialising in catalogue production where I was responsible for project managing a number of high profile clients including Lakeland Limited and RNLI. More recently utilising my experience within in a fast turnaround environment I worked on Direct Mail projects. Key clients include MBNA, Liverpool Victoria and Laithwaites.
• Concurrently project managing multiple catalogues of various sizes.
• I was involved with styling photography within the photographic department.
• A good working relationship with clients.
• Delegation of work within a team environment.
• Client liaison, taking from initial concept to print.
• Was involved in projects including Natural Collection, Sportfish, Cosyfeet, Royal Doulton and RNLI catalogue production and MBNA,
Barclaycard, Liverpool Victoria, Thomas Cook, Direct mail to name a few.
• I took on the responsibility to be trained as company first aider.
Freelance
I started with a leading agency in Christchurch, Dorset as a freelance graphic designer working on major accounts
including Barclaycard producing direct mail and brochures.
Atomic Energy Authority (AEA Technology) Winfrith Graphics Officer April 1993 - July 1994 (Contract)
My responsibilities as a designer involved:
• Advertisement design, brochure layout, business stationery and developing logos.
• Presenting corporate identities in new and creative formats.
• Exhibition panels, signage, slide making and OHPs.
• Client, photographer and printer liaison.
• Took a business French course.
Freelance 1993-1997
I freelanced around the south area with companies including Carrington Caunter, Ryan EMO, AEA Technology, The Concept Company, Riggs & Greenfield Computer Marketing.
Lawton Advertising - Graphic Designer 1988-1991
As a Graphic Designer I was responsible for:
• Producing recruitment advertisements.
• Concept to design of brochures and packaging.
• Exhibition panels.
• Slide making and typography.
• Due to my abilities and my enthusiasm to learn new methods of technology I was selected to set up a Mac Department for the company; which I did successfully and taught five other people to use the machines previously working on drawing boards.
Teleimpact - Graphic Designer 1988
My main role in the company was designing advertisements for Yellow Pages.
However, it soon became apparent that I would be unable to reach my true
potential with this company, so the position was short lived.
Cassedy Design - Finished Artist 1986-1988
Working on large accounts from both England and abroad I was responsible for
projects including:
• Packaging, brochures and leaflets.
• Corporate identities and promotional literature.
Gunn Graphical Industries - Studio Assistant 1983-1986
This was my first position after leaving college and it provided me with a sound
knowledge of:
• Production of black and white artwork using traditional methods.
• Creation of artwork to very fine tolerances.
• Film separation.
• Phototypesetting.
After two years with GGI I was promoted to Studio Manager.
EDUCATION
Test Valley Comprehensive School 1977-1982
• 3 O Levels.
• 7 CSEs.
Cricklade College 1982-1983
• BEC National Diploma in Business Studies, 1 year studied.
• RSA Typing stage one - pass.
• English Language OLevel Grade C.
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
I am a keen sailor, enjoy walking, cycling, gardening and going to the gym.
• Date of Birth: 14/07/66.
• Status: Married.
• Dependants: None.
• Nationality: British.
• Driving Licence:. Full
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Actively account managed multiple catalogues from conception to print including all client and photographic/stylist liaison.
• Worked on fast turnaround high profile clients including Barclaycard and MBNA producing Direct Mail.
• High end retouching of digital images using Photoshop.
• Attention to detail recognising the importance of timely delivery.
• Set up a Mac department for a company and taught five other people to use the machines and software.
• Helped to expand another computer department using Mac and PC for a computer marketing company when freelance.
Computer software conversant with: InDesign, Bridge, Photoshop, QuarkXpress, Illustrator, Word, Acrobat, Toast, Explorer and Cyberduck.
CAREER HISTORY:
Freelance September 2007 - date
I am currently freelancing around the Bournemouth and Southampton areas.
Project Manager/Graphic Designer/Senior Artworker 1997 - September 07
I was employed with a leading agency in Christchurch, Dorset for 10 years specialising in catalogue production where I was responsible for project managing a number of high profile clients including Lakeland Limited and RNLI. More recently utilising my experience within in a fast turnaround environment I worked on Direct Mail projects. Key clients include MBNA, Liverpool Victoria and Laithwaites.
• Concurrently project managing multiple catalogues of various sizes.
• I was involved with styling photography within the photographic department.
• A good working relationship with clients.
• Delegation of work within a team environment.
• Client liaison, taking from initial concept to print.
• Was involved in projects including Natural Collection, Sportfish, Cosyfeet, Royal Doulton and RNLI catalogue production and MBNA,
Barclaycard, Liverpool Victoria, Thomas Cook, Direct mail to name a few.
• I took on the responsibility to be trained as company first aider.
Freelance
I started with a leading agency in Christchurch, Dorset as a freelance graphic designer working on major accounts
including Barclaycard producing direct mail and brochures.
Atomic Energy Authority (AEA Technology) Winfrith Graphics Officer April 1993 - July 1994 (Contract)
My responsibilities as a designer involved:
• Advertisement design, brochure layout, business stationery and developing logos.
• Presenting corporate identities in new and creative formats.
• Exhibition panels, signage, slide making and OHPs.
• Client, photographer and printer liaison.
• Took a business French course.
Freelance 1993-1997
I freelanced around the south area with companies including Carrington Caunter, Ryan EMO, AEA Technology, The Concept Company, Riggs & Greenfield Computer Marketing.
Lawton Advertising - Graphic Designer 1988-1991
As a Graphic Designer I was responsible for:
• Producing recruitment advertisements.
• Concept to design of brochures and packaging.
• Exhibition panels.
• Slide making and typography.
• Due to my abilities and my enthusiasm to learn new methods of technology I was selected to set up a Mac Department for the company; which I did successfully and taught five other people to use the machines previously working on drawing boards.
Teleimpact - Graphic Designer 1988
My main role in the company was designing advertisements for Yellow Pages.
However, it soon became apparent that I would be unable to reach my true
potential with this company, so the position was short lived.
Cassedy Design - Finished Artist 1986-1988
Working on large accounts from both England and abroad I was responsible for
projects including:
• Packaging, brochures and leaflets.
• Corporate identities and promotional literature.
Gunn Graphical Industries - Studio Assistant 1983-1986
This was my first position after leaving college and it provided me with a sound
knowledge of:
• Production of black and white artwork using traditional methods.
• Creation of artwork to very fine tolerances.
• Film separation.
• Phototypesetting.
After two years with GGI I was promoted to Studio Manager.
EDUCATION
Test Valley Comprehensive School 1977-1982
• 3 O Levels.
• 7 CSEs.
Cricklade College 1982-1983
• BEC National Diploma in Business Studies, 1 year studied.
• RSA Typing stage one - pass.
• English Language OLevel Grade C.
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
I am a keen sailor, enjoy walking, cycling, gardening and going to the gym.
• Date of Birth: 14/07/66.
• Status: Married.
• Dependants: None.
• Nationality: British.
• Driving Licence:. Full