About me

I am a graphic designer with over 10 years experience in multi-page publications, advertising and branding.

A keen problem solver with a passion to deliver the best solution to a high standard

Skills

Adobe Photoshop/Adobe In-Design/Adobe Illustrator/Quark Express., Mac and PC., Attention to detail., Problem solving., Creative thinker.

Sector Experience

January 2003 - Present, Johnston Press (Yorkshire Post Newspapers), Working independently and as part of a team to create attractive, design solutions from concept through to completion., Responsible for a wide range of designs for print campaigns,, publications and advertising, in-house and external., Dealing with tight deadlines, yet still producing high quality work., January 2002 - January 2003, Sojourn Publications Ltd, Shrewsbury, Working within a small team as the main designer on a number of, monthly and bi-monthly magazines. Creating page plans, type setting, and advertising. Required to liase with editors and printers alike, and work to exacting deadlines.

Awards

Sept 1998 - June 2001 Coventry University, BA Honours Graphic Design, Sept 1997 - June 1998 Shrewsbury College of Arts & Technology, BTEC Diploma Foundation Studies in Art and Design, Sept 1995 - June 1997 Shrewsbury Sixth Form College, 3 A-Levels Art/Design/General Studies, Sept 1990 - June 1995 Wakeman School, Shrewsbury, 9 GCSEs Grade B-D including Maths and English Language Grade B