I am a graphic designer with several years’ experience working on a diverse range of projects. I have worked in both agency and in-house studios in London.

I work inprint and digital. Recent projects have included the redesign of the University of London’s International Students website and html email newsletters for clients such as the World Coal Association, AQA, Royal Bank of Scotland and Saint Gobain.

I am very enthusiastic about every project I undertake, carrying it through from brief to print stage with bounds of creative energy, hard work and a sharp eye for detail. I am a very quick worker and have a passion for good print design. I also have a great understanding of working within brand guidelines.

I currently work as a lead designer for a well known global travel agency.

Area Covered: World


Work Experience
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Summary: I have been working in the industry for several years and my experience includes working in-house at STA Travel, Girlguiding UK, the London Evening Standard newspaper, ES Magazine, Homes and Property magazine, Conde Nast Traveller, Daily Mail, Metro and as a magazine designer at Redhouse Lane Communications. My clients include EDF Energy, Exxon Mobile, Department of Health, Rolls Royce, Royal Bank of Scotland, AXA, Ministry of Justice, Carbon Trust and National Express.
Company: Novae
Description: pdf Invitation for a client dinner/london eye evening - 2 hours work

Job Title: Graphic Designer/Creative Lead
Company: STA Travel
Description: Print and web designer
From:01/May/2012

Job Title: Graphic Designer
Company: Redhouse Lane Communications
Description: Redhouse Lane is a design agency, ranked third in Design Week’s 2010 top 100 in the print design category.

I design internal communication magazines, interactive PDF’s, html newslettters and websites for such diverse clients as: EDF Energy • Department of Health • Ministry of Justice • Rolls Royce • Royal Bank of Scotland • Carbon Trust • University of London • Exxon Mobile • World Coal Association • Haygroup • Home Office
From:01/Jan/2010 To:01/May/2012

Job Title: Freelance Graphic Designer
Company: A&N Media
Description: Short stint as a freelance designer working on projects for DMGT newspapers. My role included working on various design briefs/travel promotions for Metro, Evening Standard and the Daily Mail
From:01/Nov/2009 To:01/Dec/2009

Job Title: Senior designer/Deputy Design manager at London Evening Standard
Company: Associated Newspapers
Description: Working within the Standard’s in-house advertising and marketing agency I was responsible for the design and implementation of branding, advertising, promotions, proposals (mock-ups) and special supplements

• As Deputy Design Manager I was responsible for the management of the design team including scheduling and creative direction when the Design Editor was unavailable

• Training and assisting the junior designer

• Liaison with the sales team to brainstorm and develop visuals for client meetings to show potential advertising opportunities within the Evening Standard

• Design of editorial sections when required

• Responsible for day to day in-paper promotional content

• Responsible for external advertising in publications such as Metro, London Lite and Daily Mail

• Responsible for creating and updating a daily playlist of promotional and editorial digital screens at over 100 key sites around London

• Designing daily advertising and editorial posters displayed across London

• Designing and producing brochures and supplements

• Designing and producing events collateral. For example the Homes & Property Awards ceremony where I designed invitations, menus, place cards, individually designed trophies, flags and ‘goodie’ bags

• Ensured that finished projects were properly prepared for reproduction and print

• Working in a high-pressured atmosphere with tight deadlines and diverse projects
From:01/Feb/2008 To:01/Nov/2009

Job Title: Junior/Middleweight Designer
Company: Girlguiding UK
Description: I worked as part of the in-house studio team in the Marketing and Publications department.

• Design and production of children’s books and activity resources

• Design and production of ‘Guiding’ - a monthly membership magazine

• Redesign of postcards, leaflets, catalogues, logos, promotional, marketing and business support resources. Both corporate and non corporate aimed at readers aged four to adult.

• Involved in art direction of photo shoots with children and adults in both studio and outdoor locations.
From:01/Apr/2005 To:01/Feb/2008

Job Title: Designer
Company: Nottingham Trent University
Description: Completely redesigned a fortnightly student newspaper Platform and magazine Sessions.
From:01/Aug/2004 To:01/Mar/2005



Education
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Summary: Ba(hons) Graphic Design at Nottingham Trent University, 2:1,
BTEC Art and Design Foundation Course at Wimbledon School of Art (University of the Arts London), pass with merit

I have taught beginners photoshop weekend courses for adult learners, and have studied creative photography evening courses.
Degree: Ba(hons) 2:1
Field of Study: Graphic Design
University / College: The Nottingham Trent University
From:01/Jan/2001 To:01/Jan/2004

Degree: Foundation studies
Field of Study: Art and Design
University / College: Wimbledon School of Art
From:01/Jan/2000 To:01/Jan/2001

University / College: Wallington High School for Girls
From:01/Jan/1993 To:01/Jan/2000