About me

I am a Graphic Designer with over 4 years industry experience and a passion for creativity. Having worked in design agencies, in-house design teams, pre-press print production and independently on various freelance briefs, I have developed a diverse knowledge base and varied skill set. I am quick at learning new skills and adapting to new systems and have been an asset to every company that I have been a part of.

Finishing University with 1st class degree in Graphic Design, I have gradually built up a wealth of experience in print and web based design, advertising, motion graphics, digital based artwork/animation, retail window and in-store displays, packaging and product design.

I always look for appropriate solutions in order to achieve complete client satisfaction. I am always on the search for original ideas and pride myself on my ability to try my hand at a wide variety of briefs, leaving my own stamp on each project and making every piece of work my own.

Skills

- Ability to work and produce ideas in a tight time frame, - Experience working in Pre-press Print Production and the ability to competently produce print-ready artwork, - Experience working in Motion Graphics, - An understanding of sales methodology and customer approach, - Ability to work independently under minimal supervision, - Experience of working in large and small teams resulting in excellent communication skills, - Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, - Confident use of a variety of design/computer software packages including Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Quark, Freehand MX, After Effects, Flash, Dreamweaver, Adobe Acrobat Pro and Microsoft Office

Sector Experience

Design agency, In-house design team, Pre-press Print Production.

Awards

2004 - 07 University of Gloucestershire, BA Hons Graphic Design, Classification: 1st, 2003-04 University of Central England: Bourneville Centre for Visual Arts, Art and Design Foundation Diploma, Classification: Merit, 1998-2003 Bridley Moor High School / Kingsley College, G.C.S.E - A.G.C.E, Classification: G.C.S.E - 6 A’s, 3 B’s, 1 C, A.G.C.E - A,B,D