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• Project managed the production of exhibition catalogues & books and paper merchandise products including postcards, posters, notebooks, mini prints, diaries and calendars • Colour corrected proofs against original artworks in the Gallery• Colour corrected 3D merchandising products including textiles, ceramics, packaging and labellingPress Passed exhibition catalogues, books, and paper merchandising products

• Project managed the production of titles on Photography, Design, Architecture, Fine and Contemporary Art and Cookery • Researched and advised on materials and printing & binding methods to achieve solutions to complex design briefs• Co-ordinated the production of the LBF & Frankfurt Book Fair sales catalogues, blads and sales sheets• Collaborated with photographers and artists during the proofing process of their works• Liaised with the International Sales team to deliver co-edition and Phaidon branded foreign language titles on schedule

Independent Production Consultant. Clients included Phaidon Press, Octopus Publishing Group, The Orion Publishing Group, HarperCollins Publishers and Elwin Street Productions.

• Reduced unit costs through creative and resourceful identification of new suppliers and strategic partnerships• Reduced shipping costs through review of delivery terms and established cost structures• Worked in collaboration with sales team to achieve target prices for books and negotiated more cost effective print specification agreements• Implemented new internal communications system to facilitate more effective workflow• Producted 4 titles shortlisted for industry awards

The XY company comprises of XY Books and XY Digital.XY Books offer the whole production service from print buying, scheduling to delivery of finished copies. XY also advise clients of the most cost effective formats to use and the most appropriate suppliers to use. Responsibilities at XY Books • Client liaison • Sourcing suppliers • Costing and estimating print • Scheduling print • Shipping XY Digital is a repro house whose clients include Phaidon, Thames & Hudson, Octopus Publishing Group, Frances Lincoln, Laurence King and the V&A Museum. Responsibilities at XY Digital • Complete responsibility for the final quality control of the colour reproduction of all proofs prior to going to the client • Costing jobs for clients • Invoicing clients

- Deputised for Production Manager through management of team, representation at meetings and project co-ordination - Selected as department trouble-shooter for problematic or high profile projects - Developed comprehensive database of supplier accreditations for use in quality control and supplier selection

Independent Production Consultant. Clients included Ebury Press, HarperCollins Publishers, Carrol & Brown and Brushfire

• Trained and managed 2 members of staff and deputised in the manager’s absence • Managed all aspects of print and production for the Art and Popular Reference List, including buying print and repro • Handled the Crossword and SuDoku list which involved new titles and fast turnaround reprints • Nominated as London Office Internal Auditor for ISO9001:2000 Quality Management Control • Selected as part of the steering group for the implementation of the computer system Production Manager

Production of printed products, licensing and merchandising material