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Bangor, Gb

Bangor, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

- Successfully increased the win rate to date for bids by 40% through creating visually compelling and informative proposals, resulting in a revenue increase of £680k- Manage multiple bids and design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and budget adherence- Use Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other design software to create various types of visual materials, including logos, branding, marketing collateral, video and motion graphics- Work closely with clients and team members to understand project goals and ensure designs align with overall strategy- Prepare artwork files for print and digital publication, ensuring proper formatting, resolution, and colour accuracy- Maintain knowledge of design trends, software developments, and best practices to ensure high-quality design work- Responsible for managing and delegating tasks to freelance designers and subcontractors, while ensuring consistency and quality control

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

- Oversaw a large portfolio of projects and acted as internal liaison between product, sales and support teams.- Offered training services to streamline the onboarding process for new customers getting started using WorkPal’s job management software.- Served as project driver and authoritative source for customers during the implementation phase.- Monitored ongoing setups to identify and mitigate against potential risks preventing unforeseen delays and costs.- Produced implementation strategies and procedural documentation to streamline project delivery, ensure best practices, and meet key metrics.

Belfast

- Designed materials and coordinated messaging across multiple communications channels.- Used Adobe CC for content creation, video editing and publication design.- Reviewed staff-written materials and edited for content and brevity.- Oversaw entire online presence, including website copy, social media platforms and email marketing.- Prepared communications for special events, took photographs during events, and promoted on web channels.- Developed and maintained corporate website using HTML/CSS and CraftCMS.- Visited conferences, festivals and community events to represent the organisation and answer questions from potential supporters.- Developed and managed promotional video projects from concept to completion, including filming, editing and final delivery.- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernise procedures, including the installation of a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.

Bangor, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

- Configured hardware, devices and software for staff and students.- Oversaw whole school hardware and software refresh project, coordinating with third-party consultants and internal stakeholders.- Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.- Developed the school website using HTML, CSS, and WordPress.- Produced e-learning content for the school’s VLE using Adobe Captivate.- Involved in the creative team designing and producing publicity content for the school.

Master Of Science (Msc), Educational Multimedia, Distinction

Final project & dissertation developed a web-based revision resource for primary school children using Ruby on Rails.

Btec Level 5 Diploma, Professional Software Development

The course was endorsed by the NI digital sector as equipping those who pass with the skills necessary to enter the IT Industry.

Bachelor Of Theology (Bth), Theology, 2.1

High School