Kate Foley Email & Phone Number

Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland

Ad hoc print and digital commissions. E.g. can labels for craft microbrewery; fundraising brochure for rugby club’s development plan; logo design and promotional materials for several start-ups; page design and layout for children’s book of short stories.

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

BANK OF IRELAND - Print and digital designer on team of 12, responsible for creative campaigns and production. Recent large projects incIude: management and execution of 50+ assets for Bank of Ireland’s ‘Home’ mortgage campaign (one of the client’s largest products); preparation, prop creation, and assistant direction of several video ad shoots.

London Area, United Kingdom

THE GUARDIAN - Collaborated remotely with The Guardian UK's team of 12 creatives, working closely with creative director and copywriters on several campaigns. Projects include: large-scale subscription campaign with various print and digital assets; awareness and engagement campaign for ‘The Guardian Live’ and ‘Masterclasses’ online events; social and.

Dublin, Ireland

DALATA HOTEL GROUP - Led team of two designers; responsible for project management, creative direction, workflow and production of print & digital requirements for 40+ hotels. Liaised with OLIVER account manager and Dalata management to launch new client account with the agency; including introduction of project management platform, establishing best.

Dublin, Ireland

DAVY GROUP - Part of in-house team of three creatives. Adhered strictly to client’s brand guidelines to create print and digital assets; e.g. brochures, event collateral, digital banners, newsletters and social media posts. Developed pre- and postproduction elements for videos, such as storyboards and animated cut-scenes. Took initiative beyond brief to.

Dublin, Ireland

• Design print and digital materials for 100+ Dublin businesses
• Manage daily artwork production of approximately 30-50 jobs
• Liaise between clients and print production teams to ensure quality and all deadlines are met
• Meet one-to-one with new clients to discuss initial design concepts
• Prepare/edit all artwork to comply with pre-press standards
• Adhere strictly to deadlines, from several hours to months-long projects

Dublin, Ireland

• Designed various print and online products that adhered to brand identity
• Worked directly with multiple clients to achieve goals under strict deadlines
• Assisted printer in reformatting supplied artwork and in print / finishing tasks
• Maintained branch website -- highest viewed website of all 22 Snap centres

Dublin, Ireland

• Developed social media strategy for company’s various profiles (3 Facebook pages, 2 Twitter handles, Google+ and LinkedIn profiles)
• Scheduled frequent posts for each profile, advertised recruitment events
• Drafted company policy procedures for social media and online feedback from followers, addressed complaints / queries online as appropriate
• Designed HR brochures, posters etc.; designed proposal for new website

Dublin, Ireland

• Managed shift
• Maintained a welcoming, clean and safe environment
• Oversee baristas in their duties
• Cash management & store operations
• Ensured store met health and safety regulations

Davenport, IA

• Designed advertisements for local newspaper’s sales department
• Worked with sales reps and other designers to create effective advertising and to ensure client satisfaction(left position to move to Ireland)

Davenport, Iowa

• (Final year thesis magazine)
• Assisted in development of color scheme, font selections, logo, page layouts, features and sidebars (print and online magazine)
• Worked with EIC, Art Director, Managing Editor to choose art
• Oversaw designers, photographers, freelancers
• Designed sidebars, wrote articles and helped editorial team fact-check

Apprentice for Midwest Living magazine. I assisted in all editorial aspects of publication.

Des Moines, Iowa

Designed materials for Iowa Sports Connection digital and print publications including ISC, High School Assembly and On The Tee magazines.

B.A.J.M.C. In Magazines, Minor In Graphic Design, 3.7 Cum. Gpa (Equivalent Of First Honours)

Activities and Societies: Habitat for Humanity, Society of Professional Journalists, Drake Magazine, Honors Society, Drake Ultimate Club

Certificate In Web Design & Development, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia And Information Resources Design, (Grading In Progress)

(Course completed January 2017 -- awaiting final grade) Website development and design HTML & CSS UX/UI design

Hmsao, Study Abroad - Communications

Activities and Societies: DCU Ultimate Frisbee team Studied in Spring 2010