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London, United Kingdom

By functioning more efficiently and communicating more effectively, we enable clients to determine their own velocity. We make sure that the external expressions – through reporting, literature, websites and marketing – are as good as the internal systems – processes, culture and technology – that drive them. Aligning and integrating aspirations with capabilities delivers long-term sustainable growth.Our services include:BrandingGuidelinesAnnual reportsCorporate literatureOnlineArtworkingInteractive PDFsKeynote templatesMicrosoft Office templatesPDF formsPowerPoint and Keynote presentationsTypesettingVisual basic and xml codingTechnical support

London, United Kingdom

Worked for various London based design agencies and direct to client over a wide range of disciplines stretching from corporate branding and literature through to packaging. Operated to exceptionally high standards across all areas of artwork and production, specialising in complex templates and dual platform IT support. Advanced knowledge of QuarkXPress, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Freehand, Acrobat and all Microsoft products. Basic knowledge of Flash and HTML programming.

Enabled whatmusic.com to up-scale from 4 product lines per month to 16 product lines per month. Increased sales, reduced costs, raised consistency and quality of production. Involved in developing, monitoring and maintaining production processes for print, web, audio, vinyl and CD.Implemented comprehensive internal checking process and quality control, introducing personal accountability and responsibility to each team member. Assisted the company to anticipate problems and create solutions to frequently arising issues. Employed and trained two artworkers to assist with increased production demands whilst maintaining effective knowledge transfer. Worked closely with key management to develop and fulfil corporate identity systems, business stationery, templates and standards.Formulated sales and marketing strategy with other directors. Investigated and specified customer relationship management system to be linked to email and catalogue mailings. Assisted with business development process to increase pre-sales, widen the distributor network and raise product awareness of new releases and back catalogue with existing distributors.

Worked closely with design directors to ensure consistently high artwork and production standards in print and interactive media for a blue chip client list.Formed a deep understanding of branding and identity systems and preserved Luxon Carrà’s own corporate identity. Responsible for maintaining production schedules, negotiating and buying print and repro, press passing complex jobs. Shared best practice with whole team on artworking, production, typography, electronic filing and proof checking procedures to increase team effectiveness and to reduce costly errors. Sourced and managed artwork and production freelancers during peak periods. Assisted the business development team to construct all new business and client presentations.Accountable for 25 Macs, 3 PCs, an NT Server and IT strategy and purchasing. Reduced overall downtime by accomplishing effective IT management. Support included network administration, back-up, archiving, trouble shooting, telephone system and assistance for remote users.

London, United Kingdom

Responsible within a busy and lively studio for print-based graphics artwork for corporate literature, point of sale and packaging. Trained and managed two junior artworkers. In charge of 16 Macs, server maintenance, trouble-shooting, back-up, application upgrades and telephone network.

Higher National Diploma, Typographic Design

Btec National Diploma, Graphic Design

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