Christopher Cole, Ba Email & Phone Number

Geneva Area, Switzerland/Rhône-Alpes, France

I am a flexible designer who can apply my skill set to a wide range of applications:- Capable of creating or improving brand identity. Experienced in the effective deployment if these identities for start-ups and existing market leaders. Examples: Evolutionary Services, Alpine Cuisine, Permaban Ltd, Queen Bee Millinery, Commie Pinko Clothing, Moor Films, Friends of Derriford Hospital, Prometheus, Proactive Consultants.- Creative design and layout of technical data communications, marketing materials (brochures, mail shots, web banners, thought leadership), exhibition stands, web sites and ephemera. Experience in producing these items for the public and private sectors. Examples: The Cartoon Network, Permaban Ltd, Positive Purchasing Ltd, Network Supermarket, Watercooled Sports, KC Seals.- Post-production graphics and title sequences developed using Adobe AfterEffects. Collaborative work on a variety of short features, advertisements and training materials. Examples: International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), The Cartoon Network, Permaban Ltd, Positive Purchasing Ltd, Moor Films, Commie Pinko Clothing, Virtual Boy Competition Promo, Cavern 24-7 Film Festival 2016.

Plymouth, United Kingdom

While working for Positive Purchasing I created and managed the consistency of the brand throughout all of their products and marketing communications. I also managed the same brand consistency when producing bespoke materials for clients, many of whom were large multinational corporations (Novartis, Heinz, Mayo Clinics, Alcatel-Lucent) where corporate identity and brand transfer are of the utmost importance.I created bespoke training platforms for a variety of organisations using Kentico Content Management Systems and worked within a small team to develop the company Red Sheet Negotiation e-learning platform.I worked with the directors of the business to develop and maintain an expanded company web presence; giving detailed consultation on Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and the benefits of dynamic content. Sustained day-to-day activities included the creation of bespoke graphic materials from thought leadership PDF publications, to interactive form-fillable PDF's for download or distribution on company training websites. PowerPoint slide decks for use in classroom training and animated/soundtracked decks for use in remote training. I am accomplished in the use of Articulate software.

Plymouth, United Kingdom

During my tenure at Permaban I was responsible for maintaining all company literature and marketing communications (print/digital). Covering a variety of designed inputs, ranging from CAD drawings - used in the C&C operation of manufacturing machinery, through technical data cards and installation guides to product brochures and industry exhibits.As a market leader, Permaban are recognised around the globe. I was responsible for maintaining their ability to communicate with clients in a number of languages, by way of collaborating with a number of other professions in the publishing of technical data in a variety of languages.Within this environment I demonstrated clear leadership and the ability to communicate on a number of levels.

London, United Kingdom

During my time at The Cartoon Network I was heavily involved in the colour correction and preparation of files/sequences for broadcast. I worked with Adobe Illustrator and AfterEffects on both Apple Mac and Windows to produces broadcast-quality animations for children's television.Working within a large team, I was able to demonstrate the ability to communicate, not only to my peers but also to a wider audience through my work. This delivery often contained an educational message carried through humour.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Visual Communication Design (Moving Image)

Activities and Societies: Students Union (SU) Entertainment Officer Course Representative (Visual Communication Design)Students Union (SU).

National Diploma, Graphic Design