Doing what I have always wanted to do. Writing books, creating art and still managing to fit in design work. All as and when I want to, not because i have to

Local charity to enhance the lives of Redditch residents and allow them to explore their creativity in a range of arts from painting to acting

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Illustrator for a range of books and brochures. Currently working on the 2nd book from the Worlds of Agnil Series [The Rise of Agnil by Susan Navas is available on Amazon] as well as writing and illustrating an educational book on the welfare of hedgehogs which are becoming an endangered species.

Learning support assistant

Creating activities for those with dementia and designing a transparent planning system for all to use.

Temporary Contract with Barclays being the first point of contact as customers enter the banking hall. quickly and efficiently understanding the customers needs and dealing with queries. Assisting customers in the use of the automated cash desks and develop trusting relationships with them.

suppling embroidered workwear to business, from 1 garment upwards. we also offer a graphic design and printing service and produce short or long run labelling, banners, signs and various other graphics in house.we work closely with industry and small start ups to develop and promote corporate branding. on a completely different angle, we are happy to serve the general public for hen, stag, holiday parties and produce t shirts with slogans and images

A one stop print and design shop. With 30 years experience in the design and print sector, we offer you a one on one dedicated design and production of printed media and marketing.From leaving Art College I went straight into self employment working freelance.I was responsible for corporate logo design and had on the job training for screen printing preparation and printing. Learning to use a variety of manual and semi automatic machinery as well as dark room techniques.I developed into the client manager, creating design and branding for a wide range of media and industrial prefabricated panels.With technological advancements in the printing industry and the utilisation of computers I diversified into brochure and booklet design; resourcing litho printers to produce the work.When the company was badly hit in a recession I took control, relocated and rebranded. Within 6 months I started a sister company to expand into embroidered work wear. With this a success; after 5 years I merged the two companies developing a natural relaunch option whilst other companies were dipping in yet another recession.With company expansion, I learned how to use sage for invoicing and accounting, employing a book keeper to finalise records.2 years ago I increased my on line presence by having a shopping cart on my clothing website and having a more prominent shop front at the work premisesHaving planned for retirement in rural Spain, I have expanded my advertising within the community and in the last 6 months have gained clients there, providing advertising, stationery and clothing for bars, stables and hotels.

expanding a business needs to be done creatively and as efficiently as possible. I now offer my services to the Alpujarras and surrounding areas offering business support to small and medium sized businesses using my skills as a designer, marketeer and mentor, most of which can be easily done from one country to another with minimum personal contact.