GRAPHIC DESIGNKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES include the smooth running of the studio. Production of design and layout from concept to print for magazines and all adverts, brochures, directory’s, leaflets, books, folders, exhibition material, packaging and corporate identity. Scanning, photo manipulation, typography, sub-editing, proof reading, CTP and running the back-up system. Experience also gained in trade shows.KEY SKILLS include a genuine understanding and experience of design methods, flexible and able to work under extreme pressure, to tight deadlines whilst maintaining attention to detail, proven team player. Experienced in assimilating information given and applying this to client’s brief and final presentation whilst remaining meticulous to detail.RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENTKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES effectively utilising resources, responsibility for client communications and management of expectations.KEY SKILLS integrity when dealing with sensitive issues, ability to successfully interact at all levels and work in cross-functional teams. A high degree of discretion influencing and managing relationships demonstrated during times of sensitive negotiation with several external suppliers and clients.CLIENTSinclude; AltWear (Alternative Fashion), British Travel Trade Fair, Excursions, Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board, South West England Tourism, The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums, The British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions, Tourism Ireland, Tourism South East, VisitLondon, VisitManchester, VisitScotland, Yorkshire Tourist Board and Wales Tourist Board.SOFTWAREProficient in MacOS 10.8, Adobe Indesign CS6, Adobe Photoshop CS6, Adobe Illustrator CS6, Freehand 10, Microsoft Office, QuarkXPress 9, Retrospect 4 and Acrobat X Pro.

Engaged in taking briefs from prospective clients. Production of design and layout from concept to print for magazines, brochures, leaflets, books, folders, exhibition material, packaging and corporate identity. Scanning, photo manipulation, typography, sub-editing, proof reading, CTP, press passes and running the back-up system. Experience gained within working to and within client budgets.Clients include; Beales (Department Stores), Poole Council, New Forest District Council, West Country Cottages, Bournemouth Council, Corfe Castle Holidays, Exceltours (formally Excelsior), Clarke and Partners Accountants, Poole Adult Learning, Poole Libraries, Daler Rowney, Children’s Book Trust, Rumsey Holiday Homes and Ensign Communications & Software Systems.