About me

A highly talented Senior Graphic Designer with several years of industry experience across print and web. A strong client list and portfolio of projects led through concept development to design and delivery of marketing communication and brand identity. Also a pro-active design freelancer with strong management and communication skills. Actively seeking new challenges and opportunities to use a variety of creative approaches to develop 'out of the box' design solutions to meet client demands.

Skills

Creative Software: Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver) and Apple OS., Web design applications: Good understanding of HTML, CSS & CMS platforms: Joomla! & Wordpress and Drupal., Digital technologies: Experienced in using social media platforms, newsletters, GoogleApps and web tool integration., Design Competencies: Innovative, highly creative, expert in logo design, using design and graphical skills, manage and deliver print ready artwork using timely and cost-effective methods. Confident photographer with excellent image retouching skills., Personal Competencies: Attention to detail, strong communicator, problem solver, creative thinker, organised and able to prioritise workload, work under pressure, manage teams.

Awards

2002 - 2005 - Manchester Metropolitan University: B.A (Honours): Design and Art Direction: 2:1, 2001 - 2002 - Tameside College: Diploma: Art & Design Foundation Studies, 1999 - 2001 - Ashton Sixth Form College: A-Levels: Fine Art, Information Technology, Graphic Communications, Design/Technology