Helping people who help people, feel and look good in their business, no matter what life throws at them, creating a ripple effect of goodness. I do this by becoming your Head of Creative, to help you increase your visibility, increase your impact and expand your financial reward at the same time. I am here to uplevel your branding, content marketing and graphic design, through done for you services and done with you services. LOVELY WORDS“Hollie is a huge asset to any business and any founder and business owner. An absolutely superb person to work with whatever the project and whatever the design brief. She approaches everything with care, passion, skill and creative flare. She gives excellent design advice, enhances every project no matter the size and is a top class communicator and project manager. Hollie is a thoroughly wonderful human being whose skills and talents run way beyond pure graphic design; every team should have Hollie on their side and in their lives!” – Kelly Chandler Consulting"The first big investment I made into my business was outsourcing the design elements to Hollie. I was really nervous before the initial call because although I had some ideas, I didn't really know how it would be possible to bring that to life. Hollie was so professional and reassuring on the phone I felt instantly at ease. When I got the designs back they were even better than I had hoped. The designs Hollie created really helped to elevate our brand and position us properly as the leading experts. Before working with Hollie I would spend hours trying to create design assets myself and they would never look very good. I've worked with Hollie for three years now, not only does she have a great eye for design, she also brings new ideas and commercial opportunities and is a brilliant and friendly addition to our team." - Lucy Wheeler, Lucy LegalREADY TO GROW AND SCALE YOUR BUSINESS? Find out more here: https://www.hollie-ellis.co.uk

Forward Assist is a multi-award winning military veterans charity which has developed unique services that foster Post Traumatic Growth with instant access to trauma informed practitioners. Forward Assist supports military veterans struggling to adjust to civilian life; we want all veterans to live great lives, filled with passion, purpose, social connection, service and growth.This is a funded role from AFCFT. With a 15 year background in brand strategy, marketing and business development I will be bringing these entrepreneurial skills to Salute Cafe to create collaborations with local and artisan businesses. My main focus will be to put the Forward Assist Community Cafe back on the map while simultaneously creating a sustainable business strategy for the Salute Coffee Roastery, The Veterans Mobile Coffee Truck, Bee Company 'Honey' Products and Veterans Veg Jams & Pickles.

- Skilled Graphic Designer with a vast amount of experience working with the Creative Design Suite, versions 3, 4, 5 and 6 as well as ArtPro, using Apple Macs and PCs to create rich graphic design concepts for clients. - Working directly with large blue chip organisations within the food industry. - Discussing creative design briefs, fully understanding what clients require and translate the information and research into creative design concepts.- Proactively developing new design concepts to hit new target markets, which involves working closely with the CAD Department. - Organising and directing product photography of props as well as product shots to ensure they're right for specific design concepts. - Managing and updating all back panels so they are up to date with the latest Food Information Regulations (FIR). - Making designs ready in terms of repro to pass to the Pre-Press Department. - Responsible for own project management of design work and collaborative work with other team members.- Liasing with Account Executives and Sales Co-ordinators on new design briefs as well as existing designs. - Working closely with an Admin Assistant to ensure all design work is organised and recorded.

Joined Carrot Media in June 2007 whilst completing my degree and later in 2008, graduated with my Honours Degree in Graphic Design.- Meet clients to discuss creative design briefs, fully understanding what they require and translate the information and research into creative design concepts.- Research competitors and present design concepts to clients, ensuring they are delivered to the specifications required and to deadline.- Manage work placements from local schools and colleges. - Responsible for project management of all design work, and collaborative work with web developers, using an online management tool, Basecamp. This requires management and constant contact with clients to ensure that the projects can be delivered on time and to specification.- Good working knowledge of content management systems such as WordPress, LemonStand, Cushy CMS and Concrete whilst moving clients website content during the development process, using working knowledge of HTML.- Skilled Graphic Designer with a vast amount of experience working with the Creative Design Suite, versions 3, 4 and 5, using Apple Macs and PCs to create rich graphic and web design concepts for clients. Designed shop fronts, vehicle wraps, as well as branded stationery etc. - Produce wire frames and present them to clients to clarify requirements and web functionality.- Dealt with writing proposals for clients as part of the process of pitching for work, as well as attending client meetings. - Host training sessions with clients, to enable them to use the technologies provided, including content management systems and email marketing packages, such as MailChimp.- Retain client work on a monthly basis to ensure they get the best out of their investment. Includes social media management, prize draw set ups, web updates including content updates and eCommerce product management, email marketing campaigns, print supplies and poster designs.

- 8+ hours per week, partly office based. • - Met clients to understand creative specifications in order to produce conceptual design work. - Dealt with new start-up businesses and followed the project through to completion, working on corporate identity design, branding and print for design.- Developed skills using online tutorials to also improve working and private design portfolio.

- Responsible for running a print company, liasing with and progress-chasing suppliers. - Managed a team of 1 - 2 staff members, ranging from administrators, sales persons and work placements.- Analyse and track sales figures to ensure financial targets.- General accounting administration, issuing invoices via Xero.- Attended networking events, once weekly over four and a half years, undertaking various different roles, including Membership Co Ordinator, Visitor Host and Events and Education Co Ordinator.- Organise concise and specific printing jobs to deadlines, with constant contact with clients, suppliers and couriers.- Manage and organise events, including wine tasting and client networking events.- Exhibit at networking events in order to raise more awareness of the company and the services offered.