About me

Personal Statement

GRAPHIC DESIGNER/PRINT MANAGER with extensive experience in the printing industry, including pre-press magazine and newspaper production. Accustomed to working under pressure and within tight deadlines. A good communicator and negotiator with the ability to relate to people at all levels. I am hardworking and like a challenge. When I see a need I take action and believe what I am doing is important.

Experience and preference for next role

I am currently running my own design and print studio, producing artwork for printing newsletters, leaflets, posters, press and magazine advertisements, etc.

Ideally I would like to work within the publishing industry with my experience in pre-press magazine and newspaper production.

Skills

Liased with clients to take briefs for graphic design and printing

Negotiated with printers for outsourcing

Submitted quotations

Successfully negotiated contracts

Designed and produced artwork for printing

Designed artwork for press and magazine advertisements

Produced PDFs and sent advertising to publications

Processed orders for printing

Established canvassing and direct sales campaigns

Trained and supervised part-time staff

Software: QuarkXpress, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop