This role requires stock management and ordering of goods valuing 500,000+ per annum. The role is responsible for ordering and accepting deliveries daily, accurately recording goods received, and addressing issues that arise. A key responsibility is store area security and keeping accurate records of goods held. Distribution of stock to departments as required is a daily activity. The role also tracks monthly spending against income.

I am an experienced graphic design and artwork professional with a wealth of experience producing projects across traditional print and digital channels. Ac4designs provides freelance design and marketing services to small businesses and design and artwork support to creative agencies and corporate in house departments. I am currently looking for a new challenge and can provide freelance design and artwork support to businesses on a short or long-term basis, remotely or onsite.

As the senior design and artwork specialist working in the Design and Print Department of the Marketing and Communications Directorate, this role required a wide range of communication skills. Key was my role in ensuring effective delivery of the organisation's communications across traditional and digital channels by the design and production team. Delivery of creative design solutions across a range of projects was underpinned by technical delivery of content that met the highest standards. Working alongside the Production Manager I provided support to colleagues across the organisation to ensure that their message had clarity and impact.Key projects1. Lead designer on the delivery of Adopt a Donkey branding across print and onsite materials.2. Implementation of brand and accessibility design standards to the charities 'The Raiser's Edge' software system via the embedding of Microsoft Word templates and style sheets.3. The redesign of the 'Donkey Care Handbook ‘delivered in traditional print and accessible digital PDF formats. The handbook is a key tool to assist the training of owners and volunteers in the care of donkeys and mules. http://www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/donkey-care-handbook4. Onsite wayfinding and information sign systems at the Sanctuary's Sidmouth site aimed at improving the visitor experience and increasing time spent on the site.5. Development of a flexible publishing process using Microsoft Word authoring templates linked directly to Adobe InDesign layouts using WordsFlow plugin.Key objectivesTo develop supporter experiences that amplify the core messages and objectives of the charity.

Ac4designs provides freelance design and marketing services to small businesses and design and artwork support to creative agencies and corporate in house departments. The passion behind ac4designs is to assist smaller business to make the most of brand, communications and social media in a straightforward and cost-effective way. The philosophy is to allow the business to understand and shape the strategy while providing the right advice to deliver success.

My role at the Audit Commission was as a key member of the Communications and Public Reporting Department providing graphic design, publishing solutions and general design advice and assistance.Key Tasksa. Development of publishing templates to assist the delivery of Audit Commission reports.b. Delivery of key communication products for the business, in both print and online formats. Including the Audit Commission Annual Report & Accounts, public report documents and internal newsletters.c. Streamlining of the publishing process.d. Creation of Adobe InDesign publishing production templates – compatible with existing Microsoft Word writing templates. e. Work alongside the Design Manager to develop a report and publishing style to provide a product that meets current industry standards for accessibility for both print and online publishing. f. Delivery of key objectives for the publishing process of time saving, error reduction, consistency and flexibility.g. Communication planning and analysis of email marketing software and process.Working at the Audit Commission during a period of rapid and dramatic change ensured that I was fully utilised and challenged. The varied mix of internal and public facing communications required full use and development of my skills, in order to deliver solutions across print and digital channels.

In this role, I worked extensively to develop the design service the company was able to offer. Roles Senior Account Creative: Booker, the UK's largest wholesale food business. Delivering both a corporate design structure and producing regular promotional themes to promote the company's core business.Senior Designer: Booker's annual retail and catering awards ceremony. Designs included stage and room sets, promotional material and video graphics for the gala award ceremony.Team lead: Design management of three designers and artworkers completing work that included in-store point-of-sale, business-to-business direct mail and advertising. Senior Account Creative: Stonegate, a major UK egg producer. Work included packaging and promotional material for the 'Intelligent Eating' brand of traditional free-range eggs. The designs delivered sales growth in Waitrose supermarkets of 150%.