About me

Dear Sir or Madam,

Since graduating with an upper 2.1 Ba (Hons) Graphic Design I have gained over two years production and administration experience in creative offices across different media. In this time I have come to realise I wish to further my career within publishing. To this end I organised an internship with Merrell Publishers assisting with the preparations for Frankfurt Book Fair 2011.

At Merrell, the meticulous nature of publishing meant it was essential to demonstrate a keen eye for detail as mistakes are not only unprofessional but expensive and time consuming. The team required me to show initiative and take responsibility for managing several administrative duties. This included supporting the picture library with image acquisitions and returns. I was invited to contribute to team meetings where production processes were monitored and reviewed. I arranged meetings with printers and paper suppliers to calculate costing. Produced promotional material for book launches including e-vites and point of sale displays using my Adobe In-Design experience.

In the fast paced online retail environment of Achica I managed the image database by assisting the photographer and demonstrating excellent Adobe Photoshop skills. It was essential to understand client requests and preferences but at the same time we had to sensitively explain the limitations of the website and Achica's design vision. The live nature of the business meant working well under pressure; adhering to strict deadlines and a constant turnover of promotions. I kept a production spreadsheet in Excel to communicate internally the timetable of work.

My interpersonal skills make me a great team player but I have the confidence and competency to work alone on tasks. I would relish the opportunity to join a renowned publisher and deliver work of a professional standard as part of the production team.

- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite

- Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite.

- Designed and produced a website (*).

I thrive in high-pressure environments and I am positive about my ability to fulfil the role of Production Assistant effectively and efficiently.

Yours Sincerely,

LUKE ALEXANDER KILEY

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