About me

A highly articulate, adaptive, client facing design director, able to think strategically, with extensive board and senior level experience. Combining over 25 years of creative commercial experience in graphic design, retail display, and exhibitions, both client and agency side FMCG, DM, advertising and publishing ABL, BTL, B2B and B2C.

Career and Achievements

Created and developed the brand identity to support the launch and growth of a ground breaking consumer healthcare business in the UK, with national and local DR newspaper and magazine advertising the company grew exponentially and was successfully sold to one of the UK's largest healthcare and hospital providers.

Directed the European key promotional launch installations for a male grooming product for the world's largest manufacturer In Paris and London.

Designed the mobile telecom sponsors course graphics for The British Masters Golf tournament, the same sponsor's Charity Shield graphics for Wembley Stadium and their aerobatics team livery.

Instigated the complete restructuring of a design studio to incorporate new talent and new technology - with a switch to a positive contribution to overheads from a cost centre position with more resources and increased capacity.

Acted as the first point of contact between an international fragrance and cosmetics house and the major London stores - handling agreements for promotion sites, windows and installation.

Project managed the first ever entry into the Chelsea Flower show for one of the world's most prestigious department stores winning a medal on the first outing.

Managed the design, build and testing of custom flight cases to store, transport and charge all 70 mobile phones for the England football team and support staff in conjunction with a phone manufacturer.

Skills

Advertising, Branding, consulting, DR Advertising, Illustration, layout design, Retouching

Sector Experience

Exhibitions, financial, healthcare, Motor Sport, Point of Sale, promotions