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London, United Kingdom

Overseeing the running of the in-house Design Studio. Acting as the first point of contact for new work coming in to the studio, assessing new projects and assigning work to team members and freelancers. Planning the studio's workload and schedules to support delivery of IWM's operational and strategic priorities. Advising on print buying and production and sourcing suppliers. Developing and managing frameworks and contracts. Managing the studio's resources and equipment.

London, United Kingdom

Overseeing IWM's print-buying strategy for a wide range of products including books, guidebooks, marketing and fundraising literature, tickets, branded clothing and merchandise, and corporate stationery. Publications project management, scheduling and budgeting, design management, proofreading, monitoring brand compliance and print buying. Sourcing and managing a roster of suppliers, evaluating quality, performance and price. Working as part of the in-house design studio… Show more Overseeing IWM's print-buying strategy for a wide range of products including books, guidebooks, marketing and fundraising literature, tickets, branded clothing and merchandise, and corporate stationery. Publications project management, scheduling and budgeting, design management, proofreading, monitoring brand compliance and print buying. Sourcing and managing a roster of suppliers, evaluating quality, performance and price. Working as part of the in-house design studio to provide a cost-effective and high quality design and print management service to IWM's five branches: IWM London, IWM North, IWM Duxford, Churchill War Rooms and HMS Belfast.Recently published books are available from our online shop:http://www.iwmshop.org.uk/category/927/IWM_Books Show less

London, United Kingdom

Project managing production of communications resources including magazines, reports, campaigns and fundraising materials, branded clothing and merchandise. Scheduling and managing work from initial briefing to final delivery. Coordinating the work of writers and designers and liaising with clients. Sourcing and managing print and design suppliers, meeting cost savings targets.

London, United Kingdom

Print buying across a wide range of communications, including litho, digital, display and merchandise products. Extensive client liaison and provision of advice, supplier selection and relationship management, service level monitoring and price negotiation, rigorous cost control and analysis. Developing web-to-print and digital asset management systems.

London, United Kingdom

Ensuring weekly and monthly magazines and other print projects were completed accurately, on time and within budget. Checking, amending and preflighting digital artwork for print. Directing printers and other suppliers. Negotiating and liaising with in-house sales, design, editorial and marketing teams and external design agencies and advertising clients to overcome production difficulties.

London, United Kingdom

Checking and correcting advertising artwork and copy across a range of publications. Proofreading, copywriting and setting advertisements in Quark. Briefing designers, negotiating with advertising clients, preparing digital files for press, preparing campaign reports for management.

Ba Hons, German And Sociology Joint Honours, 2(I) With Distinction In Spoken German

Activities and Societies: English language teaching assistant at the Herderschule Gymnasium, Lüneburg, Germany during academic year.

City & Guilds Digital Photography

Cips Foundation Diploma, Purchasing And Supply, All Modules Passed With Distinction Or Credit

Modules: • negotiation • supplier management • measuring purchasing performance • contract law • purchasing contexts