Design, typesetting and dtp for books, magazines, newsletters, brochures, leaflets, trade directories, catalogues , templates, automated workflows, customised training.
I am based...Read moreDesign, typesetting and dtp for books, magazines, newsletters, brochures, leaflets, trade directories, catalogues , templates, automated workflows, customised training.
I am based in London, United Kingdom and have been providing freelance independent publishing services since 1993.
I specialise in providing publishing support services and technical authoring services.
:: Publishing support services
*Design, typesetting and dtp for books, magazines, newsletters, brochures, leaflets;
*Graphic design for books, magazines, trade directories, marketing collateral;
*Template design for whole range of publications, MAC or PC, most page layout and graphic programs;
*Database and XML publishing, design and typesetting for books, catalogues and trade directories;
*Electronic publishing to pdf, ePUB, iPad and Kindle.
*Publishing process design: custom-built toolbox including templates, process and script development, artwork preparation and output, instructions or training;
I am able to provide services on the PC and MAC platform and possess many years experience in a wide range of page layout and graphic programs. I have expert knowledge of Indesign and Adobe Design suite, Quarkxpress, Framemaker, MS Word and Office suite.
Many of my clients come from a non-publishing background so I also provide the support needed in understanding and developing the processes and can offer training. I take into account client's knowledge and skill set, budget and printing methods required.
My clients are typically looking to outsource work where:
*specialist typesetting knowledge of a particular software package is required;
*knowledge of specific publishing method is required, such as database or XML publishing;
*expertise in producing long or complex material;
*re-purposing documents into electronic format such as pdf and ePUB.
:: Technical authoring services
*Technical authoring using Framemaker (structured and unstructured), MS Word, Indesign, Quarkxpress and Corel Ventura;
*Technical writing and illustration, creating new documentation;
*Localisation, typesetting manuals in different languages.
I have many years experience in publishing technical manuals, user guides, installation and operating manuals and training handbooks. I am able to combine solid technical knowledge with the aesthetics of good design and usability. I work closely with engineers and marketing to ensure the publication meets the needs of the user as well as the branding needs of the customer.
I aim my services to be:
*Fast, accurate and reliable;
*Pro-active: I will ask questions, advise or make suggestions on publishing matters;
*Helpful and informative;
*Work as a partner: a little cliché but when I take a job on board I consider myself to be working with the same objectives as my clients;
*Independent: select the best tools for the job and budget.
Area Covered: Design, typesetting and dtp for books, magazines, newsletters, brochures, leaflets; Template design for whole range of publications, MAC or PC, most page layout and graphic programs; Database and XML publishing, design and typesetting for books, catalogue
Work Experience
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Summary: I am based in London, United Kingdom and have been providing freelance independent publishing services since 1993.
I specialise in providing publishing support services and technical authoring services.
:: Publishing support services
*Design, typesetting and dtp for books, magazines, newsletters, brochures, leaflets;
*Graphic design for books, magazines, trade directories, marketing collateral;
*Template design for whole range of publications, MAC or PC, most page layout and graphic programs;
*Database and XML publishing, design and typesetting for books, catalogues and trade directories;
*Electronic publishing to pdf, ePUB, iPad and Kindle.
*Publishing process design: custom-built toolbox including templates, process and script development, artwork preparation and output, instructions or training;
I am able to provide services on the PC and MAC platform and possess many years experience in a wide range of page layout and graphic programs. I have expert knowledge of Indesign and Adobe Design suite, Quarkxpress, Framemaker, MS Word and Office suite.
Many of my clients come from a non-publishing background so I also provide the support needed in understanding and developing the processes and can offer training. I take into account client's knowledge and skill set, budget and printing methods required.
My clients are typically looking to outsource work where:
*specialist typesetting knowledge of a particular software package is required;
*knowledge of specific publishing method is required, such as database or XML publishing;
*expertise in producing long or complex material;
*re-purposing documents into electronic format such as pdf and ePUB.
:: Technical authoring services
*Technical authoring using Framemaker (structured and unstructured), MS Word, Indesign, Quarkxpress and Corel Ventura;
*Technical writing and illustration, creating new documentation;
*Localisation, typesetting manuals in different languages.
I have many years experience in publishing technical manuals, user guides, installation and operating manuals and training handbooks. I am able to combine solid technical knowledge with the aesthetics of good design and usability. I work closely with engineers and marketing to ensure the publication meets the needs of the user as well as the branding needs of the customer.
I aim my services to be:
*Fast, accurate and reliable;
*Pro-active: I will ask questions, advise or make suggestions on publishing matters;
*Helpful and informative;
*Work as a partner: a little cliché but when I take a job on board I consider myself to be working with the same objectives as my clients;
*Independent: select the best tools for the job and budget.
Job Title: Freelancer
Company: Optima Information Design
Description: Freelancer providing independent publishing support services and technical authoring services
From:19/Jan/1993
Education Summary: Educated to degree level, vocational studies and training courses taken in the following: Book design, QuarkXpress train-the trainers, Acrobat train-the-trainers, Advanced website design,
Advanced website design with Javascript, Advanced HTML, Access Database and Coreldraw. I am also an active member of many user groups including Indesign and Acrobat as well as many on-line forums. I constantly challenge my knowledge with self-study and on-line training programs, attending various exhibitions, road shows etc. within the publishing sector.