Robin Birch Email & Phone Number

Modular Exhibition Stands was born following the collapse of my previous employer, and the need for my existing loyal clients to access the best in modular exhibition design in the business. In the years since inception, I have worked with numerous national and international brands to deliver high-impact, exhibition solutions worldwide, creative artwork for print and display graphic projects.• Director & Business Owner, hands-on generating new business, acquiring clients, managing accounts and achieving 100% client satisfaction from every project• Applies Key Account Management methods in guiding clients from pre-sales to onboarding and through multiple projects – attends regular client meetings, nurtures relationships and has a reputation for creative, engaging pitches and presentations• Project Manager to advertising, graphic, exhibition, and web projects, owns the full lifecycle from capturing client brief to design develop, solution evolution and presentation of final products• Graphic Designer who specialises in graphic projects including exhibition designs for retail and commercial clients, with additional skills in rapid artworking, corporate branding, business asset design, and print design solutions• Designs 3D Stands Proposals and manages the creative lifecycle from brief to renders, client feedback to production of animations and stand graphic content & production• Spearheads Web Design via an expansion of the business’ services, and the generation of the business website to showcase projects and offeringsHas travelled across Europe, Middle East and the Far East to manage physical installations, consult with clients throughout project stages and win new business. Most proud of delivering seven 'gold' BT site installs across one weekend since the business inception.

Ferndown, England, United Kingdom

In my role as Studio Manager of a very busy design studio, within a leading independent UK greeting card manufacturer, my responsibilities include a wide range of tasks. These include proofreading of all branded materials, generating editorial and advertising content, managing website and social media channels, planning the studios entire workflow via the experienced four-person design team. I’m also responsible for overseeing the internal and external approvals process to ensured that all projects were signed off and made ready for our internal print production department whilst meeting the very tight seasonal deadlines.Additionally, I am in charge of designing, planning, and managing the logistics of our attendance at three major UK industry trade shows. This involves briefing and guiding individual team members on their respective project responsibilities, as well as providing staff development and mentoring opportunities. I have successfully coordinated various process improvements of the studio's operations and played a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of the design process from start to finish, whilst reducing the percentage of errors since starting.

Wimborne, England, United Kingdom

Vesey Thompson Group Ltd was a renowned large-format graphics company. As Head of Department of the Exhibitions Division, owned the full critical path from new business generation to project managing global live installations and experiences.• Devised Commercial Plans to acquire new clients and generate business, hands-on creating pitched designs, presentations, marketing and showcasing of brand offering• Costed Full-Scope Projects and presented proposals, won business for ‘live’ exhibition stands, graphic artwork templates and advertising assets• Project Managed large-scale programs from client brief through to graphics production, print and installation consistently to specification, budget, and deadline• Scheduled Multiple Active Projects and guided the team through production schedules, coordinated logistics, bookings, and successful project completions• Nurtured Client Relationships on behalf of advertising agency clients and Vesey Thompson clients, and cascaded regular updates to capture client satisfaction• Drove Improvement via back site surveys, client surveys, feedback programmes and through profit analysis to drive cost savings, margin improvement and high satisfaction• Studio Manager to the graphic design operation with ownership of standards, print and digital requirements, creative processes, projects, and team training

Ringwood, England, United Kingdom

Willoughby Stewart Associates was a well reputed advertising agency. As Head of Production, oversaw the critical path in the production of artwork for litho, digital, screen and large format print projects. Worked with clients including Fairline Yachts, Yamaha Engines and WaveRunner Jet Skis.• Inspired the team to generate high-quality artwork and graphics, hands-on whenrequired to accelerate projects for VIP clients• Studio Manager to the operation, defined quality standards, controls and checks,artwork and project methodology, schedules and KPIs at a team and project level• Captured New Business and nurtured new client and supplier relationships – usednegotiation skills to competitively pitch for projects, and minimise costs in projects• Specialised in graphic design, including definition of corporate identity guidelines, fullbranding kits, print and digital design

Poole, England, United Kingdom

Pier Design was my own bespoke advertising agency supplying design and artworking services, POS solutions, display and exhibition solutions to advertising agency clients, including Sunseeker, RNLI, Fitness First, Arena Group, Rugby Football Union and Proton Cars• Freelanced across the region to deliver end-to-end design and artwork solutions, anddemonstrated experienced in project management and design management – becamemany region agencies primary freelancer

Dorset, England, United Kingdom

From Screenprint Artworker to Project Manager & Stand Designer, achieved career progressive within the design, graphic, and creative industry. Roles included:• 2 Years Project Manager for Alfa Display & Design – executed exhibition and display projects for Genzyme, Fujitsu, NRS Healthcare, TSB, Lucozade, Acer and Babcock• 1 Year Production Manager for The Faculty – managed large-format production schedules for Protor & Gamble, Unilever, Debenhams, Toys R Us, House of Fraser, Vodafone, and Abbey National graphic rollouts• 1 Year Graphic Designer for Exhibit UK – delivered large-format design and operational support for projects with Accenture, Screwfix, and the AccorHotels Group• 2 Years Production Manager for Trevor Bristow Associates – led teams through print projects with Oracle Education, CA Technologies, Canning Learning and FDP Savills• 8 years Studio Manager with Douglas Temple Design – who mentored teams, managed studio operations and exhibition stand projects for clients including Uvex- Safety, BT, Siemens, JP Morgan, Merck and PDQ Airspaces• 2 Years Artworker with Unijet Travel Ltd who designed and artworked the full suite of Unijet Travel Holiday Brochures and SunCar Hire Brochures• 2 Years Studio Manager with TextPlan Ltd who serviced clients Hover Speed, Condor Ferries, Pierre Cardin, and Ford, trained new staff on traditional artwork techniques• 2 Years Screenprint Artworker for Retail POS Ltd who delivered POS artwork for high street retail outlets such as Harrods, Debenhams, C&A and Comet