Suzanne Blake Email & Phone Number

Gosnells, Western Australia, Australia

Western Australia, Australia

In addition to my corporate graphic design work (see next role below) I'm also an artist. I love connecting with artists and collectors globally. Growing up and living in WA has certainly influenced my art; the beautiful spectrum of the land and the array of cultures and communities that we are lucky to be surrounded by. I’m emerging in the public art space, with my first sculptural project ‘Quack’ installed at Sacramento Park in Beechboro for the City of Swan in 2022. I have also created some artwork for the City of Melville in 2022 and City of Perth in 2015.Public art- Sculpture, painting and design for local councils and community arts organisations- Concepting and scoping through tender applications processes- Project management with various engineering, fabrication, construction and installation contractors.Paintings- Bespoke painting design, working with collectors to create unique works- Concept to completion including framing my work, use of tools, safe work practices- Quoting, price negotiation, working with retailers and resellers- Managing online store, client liaison, customer service, quoting, invoicing- Certification and delivery, including preparation for local, interstate and worldwide shipping- Collectors across the world including Australia, USA, Canada and Saudi Arabia.For my paintings and shop, see suz.townFor projects see suzanneblake.com.auFor insight into my day-to-day, please head to my instagram @suztown

Western Australia

Along with my art business, I’m also a freelance graphic designer, with a corporate focus. Some of my clients include Perth Airport, HIF and PB West.Overview- Graphic design all rounder with over 18 years experience- Full print and online/digital graphic design service offering, tasks and projects of all sizes from brand design, reports, large format signage, presentations, websites, social media, video editing and more. I’m also great with Microsoft programs and templates.Who I’ve worked with- Exposure to most key industries in Western Australia including local government, aviation, tourism, telecommunications, mining, construction, engineering, healthcare, not-for-profit, retail and small business- Marketing, Communications and Corporate Affairs teams- Experience with internal and external audiences and stakeholders, both as a freelancer and for inhouse roles.Big, small and in-between- Customer and outcomes-focused with the ability to move quickly on urgent tasks as well as administrate larger, multi-faceted briefs from concept to completion.- Project management, briefing and liaison with other design agencies, photographers, print, and signage companies- Client liaison, customer service, quoting, invoicing. Small business management.Please see my portfolio at suzanneblake.com.au

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Plant biosecurity surveillance associated with the Polyphagus Shot Hole Borer (PSHB) response.

Perth Area, Australia

• Team management, task allocation, staff reviews• Graphic design, including advertising, annual reports and packaging design• Style guide and visual brand management• Exhibition and event design• Internal communications campaigns• Project management, briefing and liaison with external design agencies, photographers, print, and signage companies

Perth

Design and management of the Fortescue visual brand• Refinement of new logo and design of associated visual branding elements• Creation and management of company style guide• Co-ordination of brand livery and signage for all company stationery, uniforms, merchandise, machinery and equipment, facilities and infrastructure• Branding and art direction of advertising, marketing and communications including new company website, intranet, corporate videos, company literature, recruitment advertising campaigns as well as local, national and international exhibitions such as Boao Forum• Project management, briefing and liaison with external design agencies, print, event and signage companiesExternal communications and reports• Production and design of annual and quarterly reports for shareholders (ASX)• Design and co-ordination of annual general meeting and investor relations presentations• Design and production of monthly company magazine, ’The Breakthrough’• Corporate video and other video editing and production• Update of company website and social media channels as requiredInternal communications• Design and visual development of internal cultural communication campaigns and sub-branding, including safety strategies, cultural engagement and change management requirements• Update and design of company intranet (Sharepoint)• Basic scripting and distribution of local and company-wide internal communications as required• Crisis communications - part of 24/7 Incident Support Group as required (cyclones and serious incidents)• Photography at events and on site, directing photo shoots, briefing photographers for site trips• Training other staff in basic design practices as required - Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office applications• Assisting in company events and community volunteering efforts

Perth Area, Australia

• Logo design and maintenance of visual branding for all companies within the group• Providing assets for the company style guide including new document templates and company stationery• Graphic design for print including all company advertising, newsletters, brochureware, presentations and exhibitions• Web design including updating and editing pre-existing company websites, electronic communications and intranet• Photography and technical illustration• Liaising with print and media companies and external contractors as required

Perth, Australia

• Design new document templates and company stationery• Graphic design for print including all company advertising, newsletters, brochureware, presentations and exhibitions• Co-ordinating advertising schedule and assisting with monthly reports and advertisement tracking• Web design including updating and editing pre-existing company websites, electronic communications and intranet• Formatting complex tender submission documents• Coordinating large mail outs, from document design and printing, to mail merging, franking and posting• Photography for events• IT support – Maintenance and troubleshooting of computers hardware, printing equipment and associated software

Certificate Iii Horticulture

Creativity And Innovation Unit

Microsoft Office Sharepoint Server - Design And Customisation

Diploma Of Graphic Design, Advertising

Certificate Iv Graphic Design

Cert Iii Art Fundamentals

Secondary School To Year 12