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A dynamic and flexible freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator with first class communication skills and a passion for design that works. A team player with great organisational skills, who has accumulated ten years experience in product development for print and four years as an In-house Graphic Designer.
Graphic Design: The editor and designer of a quarterly magazine who possesses a strong portfolio of work, including a wide range of corporate and marketing projects. An individual who is bursting with ideas and has strong concept development skills. A keen eye for detail and strong typographical ability. Possessing solid project management skills and great all-round technical ability with well rounded Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Indesign and Quark skills.
One of seven shortlisted entrants at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations Awards 2005 for Best Publication.
Illustration: An artist with a wide range of illustration techniques and styles. Able to deliver exciting illustration solutions using a variety of media, including Illustrator, Photoshop and traditional art materials.
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| Hourly Rate: | £22.22 |
| Available From: | Now | Seller ID: | 274841 |
 : Offers a discounted hourly rate to registered charities |
CV | 
SkillsCV
I have more than 15 years experience in corporate design, print processes, editorial design and marketing design. I have worked for clients including BT, Essex County Council, Gateway Publishing and a range of automotive manufacturers, including Ford, Jaguar and Rover.
I am advanced in Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark and Indesign with strong illustration, layout and concept skills. I spent 10 years in research and development for print and 5 years as a Graphic Designer. I have a HND in Graphic Design and have worked for small and large media and marketing departments working on projects for different business sectors, including education, care in the community, environment services and internal communications.
I have excellent process improvements skills and have experience of working for an IS0 9001 accredited company. I have developed and implemented new products and processes, such as creating and promoting a quarterly magazine with an initial circulation of 1500 and growing to 5000 within the first year. I was subsequently shortlisted as one of 7 finalists from across the UK for Best Publication in the Chartered Institute of Public Relation Excellence in Communications Awards 2005.
Employment History
(Jan 2008 to Jun 2008)
Graphic Designer
St Ives, CambridgePart of a small team of designers producing corporate marketing/advertising literature and educational products from concept through to print. Primarily employed to develop new business projects, my role includes liaising with clients and development of design solutions across a range of sectors.
(Apr 2003 to Jul 2006)
Graphic Designer/Editor
Chelmsford, EssexMy responsibilities included taking design projects from concept through to print for corporate advertising campaigns, marketing literature, adverts and publications. This involved working directly with clients to provide dynamic design solutions to corporate guidelines. I was also the creator and editor of a quarterly Essex County Council magazine for a three-year period, starting in my previous role with ECC. My role
included all responsibilities as editor and designer of the magazine, including managing the editorial team and giving presentations to contributors and clients.
Education
(Oct 2000 to Jun 2003)
Anglia Polytechnic University
HND Graphic Design
I achieved my HND with almost all distinctions and completed freelance projects, including logo designs during the course of my studies.
(Sep 1999 to Jun 2000)
Thurrock & Basildon College
BTEC Foundation in Art & Design Diploma
(Sep 1988 to Jun 1990)
Palmers 6th Form College
A level Art & Design, GCSE English Language, RSA Typing
(Sep 1983 to Jun 1988)
St Chads Comprehensive
GCSE Craft Design Technology, Art, Maths, English Literature, Physics, History and Geography
Categories & Skills
Education and Research
Marketing/Advertising/PR
Categories
Skills
- Above The Line
- Artwork Production (Marketing)
- Below The Line
- Branding & Brand Management (Marketing)
- Brochures
- Desktop Publishing (Design)
- Editing
- External Communications
- Internal Communications
- Point of Sale Material
- Posters (Design)
- Promotional Material (Design)
- Promotions
- Publications
Media & Creative
Categories
Skills
- Acrobat (Adobe)
- Adobe
- Art Photography
- Banner Advertisements (Design)
- Billboards/Signs (Design)
- Books
- Books/Videos/CD's (Design)
- Brochures
- Catalogues
- Childrens Books (Illustration)
- Commercial Design (Design)
- Commercial/Advertising
- Graphic Design
- Greetings Cards (Illustration)
- Illustrator (Adobe)
- InDesign (Adobe)
- InDesign
- Journalistic
- Logos/Stationery (Design)
- Magazine Editing (Editing)
- Magazines
- Nature
- Packaging
- Page & Book Layout
- Photo Retouching (Photography)
- Photoshop (Adobe)
- Portrait
- Print Advertisements (Design)
- Product
- Product Design (Design)
- Promotional Material
- Proof Reading (Editing)
- QuarkXPress
- Sub-editing (Editing)
