I am Director/Founder as well as Editor and Designer of an award-winning village magazine, ‘The Broadway Magazine’. The publication focusses on local businesses, village news, events and updates from local organisations, in order to support and connect the community.Director/Editor roles performed include;• Developing strong relationships with businesses, contributors and other organisations• Working with businesses for partnerships and sponsorships• Managing advertising sales and bookings• Content planning• Art direction (working with photographers on editorial photoshoots)• Briefing contributors for copy and photographers for content• Proofreading and editing articles. Ensuring content is accurate, up-to-date and relevant• Managing team of proofreaders• Managing content submissions and ensuring deadlines are met• General business admin and finance managementMagazine Designer roles performed include;• Designing magazine/editorial layouts• Working on layout, design and typography of articles• Image sourcing and editing• Communicating with contributors and sending proofs for approval• Ensuring all pages are checked thoroughly before they are sent to press• Managing final delivery of printed product• Publishing online magazine and updating WordPress website• Designing and sending of emails and managing mailing list via MailChimpVisit www.broadwaymagazine.co.uk for more information, submissions, contributor information and advertising opportunities.

Providing a range of services from branding consultancy and design solutions to one-off, bespoke items, I work with both printed materials and digital media to bring clarity to a brand message and build strong, lasting identities.I take an immersive and holistic approach to gaining a deep understanding of a project, provide guidance to communicating powerful brand messages with personality and heart, identifying opportunities and help accelerate brands to success.With thorough market research, extensive design know-how and a set of pretty excellent organisational skills, I work to develop ambitious and realistic brand strategies.I collaborate closely with my clients by encouraging input and contribution of ideas to enable deep discussion. This ensures that the final result is something that everyone is proud of and feels empowered to implement and embody at the heart of their organisation.Services include brand strategy, art direction and styling, identity design, printed materials and literature, advertising, online media and website design.Consultancy services include:• Providing guidance to communicating powerful brand messages• Identifying opportunities and help achieve sales and marketing goals• Advising clients on how to communicate their brand values to customers, increase sales anddevelop brand loyalty.• Building new brand identities and working on projects utilising existing brand guidelines• Creating campaigns which encourage sales and enhance the customer experience, across allforms of media.Design services include:• Brand strategy, art direction and styling• Identity design• Printed materials and literature design• Advertising (web and print)• Commercial environments and exhibition design• Website design and development (WordPress)Please visit www.charlipeake.co.uk to view examples of work and find out more.

Taking care of the company’s marketing and business development, managing and developing strong business relationships and identifying new opportunities for growth.Marketing and Business Development Roles include:• Identifying opportunities for communicating with new and existing customers across different channels and content mediums• Working to develop and maintain existing relationships with brand partners, travel agencies, DMCs (such as Cotswolds Tourism and Visit Cheltenham) and organise/manage FAM trips and influencer relationships• Managing social media accounts (Facebook and Instagram) and online/website presence• Establishing B2B relationships to enhance customer experience and develop product offerings• Development of promotional literature, advertisements and other marketing-related projectsI have also worked to identify the need, sourced, managed a team to see through the implementation and delivered a new travel-specific CRM system for the company, bringing all of the business management, communications and customer sales into one system. This has not only consolidated and streamlined the day-to-day business running, but also provides opportunity for further growth into multi-sales channels. Opportunities have been identified for additional revenue generation, lead and sales conversion can now be tracked and ROI easily measured.

Designing and creating print-ready artwork and online campaigns for the AGA Rangemaster Group’s export marketing department (Rangemaster, Falcon and AGA), I managed the creative process from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with the group's global brand strategy. Daily tasks included:• Developing and creating advertising campaigns for luxury and lifestyle magazines• Consumer brochures & catalogues in each countries respective language• In-store displays and Point-of-Sale• Website and online ad elements such as banners, buttons and social media graphics• Promotional design• Responsive HTML email design• Exhibition stand planning and show graphics design• Press releases and graphics for PR events/new product launches• Owner’s guides and manuals • B2B resources• CSR ReportsI worked closely with the Export Marketing Manager and Export Marketing Assistant, and in order to deal with the fast paced and demanding environment in an expanding area of the business, I also introduced a range of new processes. As a result this led to the development of strong and efficient working relationships with international distributors and company marketing and sales managers.

Joining prior to the launch of the Art Deco cinema, I took a hands-on approach to helping to prepare for the opening; from arranging interior details, establishing the coffee shop and its suppliers, to serving and cleaning when extra help was required. My role evolved to graphic design manager, which included the curation, design and print management for the monthly programme as well as providing promotional and marketing literature. I worked closely with a local public relations company to develop press releases, marketing support and attended regular events held at the cinema in support of the company.During my time at the cinema, as a side-project, I developed and curated monthly art exhibitions and private events in the venue’s ‘Circle Bar’. I also held the role of duty manager.

Working at Trinity gave me the opportunity to work with fine art dealers and auction houses internationally. Responsibilities included taking phone calls, advising customers on art pieces and having knowledge of fine artists and movements, as well as designing promotional material for the company. Administrative duties such as letters, enquiries, website maintenance, press releases and advertising were also included.