About me

Dear Sir / Madam

I would like to be considered for the job vacancy for which my CV is attached for your kind consideration.

I have over 20 years experience as a designer and 9 years experience as a marketing production manager for a large substantial reproduction company in London. I am was working for CMS Cameron McKenna and have been doing so for over a year as a Team lead (Design Marketing Manager). I have all the requisite skills that are required, beneficial and sought after for the advertised position. I have excellent and thorough reprographic and print software knowledge, I am a calm, professional, diligent individual, with a positive attitude who can manage and lead a team to drive and deliver work of the highest standards.

The tasks I have handled span from initially being a creative designer to being promoted to production manager and overseeing a team of in excess of 20 individuals and being part of the management team. I guided the team to branding and support for clients. As a summary, the tasks I have undertaken include working on and making decisions relating to graphic expertise on the following:

- Creating content for multiple platforms, across print, online, mobile and magazines

- Picture editing and colour correcting

- Web pages Iphone / Android apps

- Brochures, guides, adverts, annual reports, flyers

- Posters (high definition and visual impact requirement), calendars

- Stationary design of all types which include stickers, packaging, relating to corporate branding

- Production and recommendation of logos to align with corporate purpose

- Editing images, proof read clients work and creative design

- Creative artwork including particular expertise on 5colour separation and use of special colours

- Pre-press reviews and decision making

- Print finishing, re-touching images and general problem solving

- Manager meetings and business development for the company

- Banners - email banner / display banner / concept banner

- International Branding, pitches, FMCG

- Management Skills, organization, training the internal team

I have also undertaken courses in Aftereffects for T.V. Design to widen my exposure and graphic abilities.

I plan my time to effective use and very organized with my work. I am very disciplined and excellent in communication skills in written and oral practice. Client support and IT

I have worked a number of high profile magazines including the Emirates onboard entertainment guide, FHM, Zoo, Heat, Empire, Elle, Red, Sugar, and Top Gear.

As you will see from my CV I am suitable for this role because I am a good time keeper, always ready to do the overtime, and am dependable to meet all client needs.

I am available to attend an interview at any time that suits you and can start work immediately.

Please reach me on any time and if you need any more information please don't hesitate to call.

I look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.

Yours faithfully

T.Ali