As a Freelance Graphic Designer, I have gained extensive experience working on various projects across multiple industries. My work has involved collaborating with clients to develop effective visual solutions that meet their needs and exceed their expectations. It has allowed me to work with a diverse range of clients, from small startups to large corporations, and gain experience working on a broad range of projects, including logo design, website design, print design, and marketing collateral.Working as a freelancer has helped me develop strong project management skills, ensuring I deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines. I am comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and delegating work as needed. Collaborating with clients to understand their needs and goals is critical to my work as a freelance graphic designer. I pride myself on communicating effectively with clients, keeping them informed and seeking feedback throughout the design process. This ensures that the final design is visually appealing and effectively communicates the desired message.

As a Product & Media Manager at Travel With Ease, I played a vital role in establishing and growing the company. From the beginning, I was involved in naming the company, developing the brand guidelines and designing and creating the company's online booking website. This involved working closely with the founders to ensure the brand identity aligned with the company's values and goals.I was responsible for implementing a comprehensive marketing strategy, including managing the company's social media accounts and coordinating advertising campaigns across multiple platforms.As a Product Manager, I researched and developed new tour packages, ensuring that they met our high quality and customer satisfaction standards. This involved collaborating with travel industry experts to identify new destinations, create itineraries, and coordinate logistics. I also managed these tours' sales and marketing efforts, coordinating with travel agents and other partners to maximize exposure and sales.This involved developing marketing collateral, managing advertising campaigns, and building relationships with key industry players.

I worked as a Senior Graphic Designer in a new marketing team at Imagine Cruising, an online cruise marketplace. My primary responsibilities included creating artwork for web banners, newspaper adverts, emails, and direct mail brochures. I worked independently, collaborating closely with the marketing team to ensure that all design work aligned with the business goals. My role involved developing concepts for various marketing campaigns, producing visually appealing designs and effectively communicating the key messages.I was responsible for designing web banners and email templates that were aesthetically pleasing, engaging and aligned with the business's overall branding. I also designed newspaper adverts and direct mail brochures, ensuring that the designs were striking, professional, and aligned with the marketing strategy, effectively communicating the product features and benefits.Working remotely allowed me to develop strong time-management skills, ensuring I delivered high-quality designs within tight deadlines and collaborating effectively with the marketing team.

At WOWcruise, a cruise holiday travel agent operating in South Wales and online, I held the position of Senior Graphic Designer.One of my key accomplishments in this role was creating the brand for WOWcruise. I designed the logo, colour scheme, and visual elements that embodied the brand's identity, which was modern, sophisticated, and customer-centric, developing a solid set of brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all marketing materials.In addition to creating the brand, I was tasked with designing the store interior. I collaborated with architects to create a welcoming and visually appealing space, allowing customers to experience the WOWcruise brand in a physical setting. In addition, I oversaw the development of all marketing materials, including brochures, social media content, and advertising campaigns, providing guidance on design, messaging, and brand consistency to ensure that all materials aligned with the company's overall marketing strategy.

As the Senior Graphic Designer at Leisuretime, a coach holiday operator and travel agent in South Wales, I helped lead the marketing team to plan and execute the advertising and social media as part of the overall strategy. My role involved managing a team of designers and collaborating closely with the sales team to ensure that all marketing materials were aligned with the business goals.One of my primary responsibilities was designing the holiday brochures and artwork, ensuring they were visually appealing and effectively communicating each package's features and benefits. I also managed the selection of printing suppliers and advertising partners, developing strong relationships with them to ensure that the materials were high quality and delivered on time.In addition to the print artwork, I managed our newspapers and out-of-home advertising and collaborated with the digital team to design the artwork for our online advertising strategy. Through my role, I developed strong project management skills and team management experience and was able to deliver projects within very tight deadlines.

At MWL, I held two roles as a Digital Print Designer and Mac Operator. As a Digital Print Designer, I was responsible for designing various digitally printed materials for clients, including pull-up banners, business cards, brochures, and catalogues. I used various design software, including Adobe Creative Suite, to create high-quality designs that met the client's requirements.As a Mac Operator, I was responsible for ensuring our customer's artwork was both litho and digital print-ready. I became proficient in various folding formats, binding methods, colour models, and finishing techniques, ensuring that all artwork was accurate and ready for production.During my time at MWL, I developed my skills in graphic design and print production. I learned how to work within tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously. I worked closely with the production teams to ensure that all artwork was produced to the highest quality and met the client's specifications. Working in a fast-paced and challenging environment helped me to develop strong attention to detail and communication skills.

I worked as a Junior Creative at Ethos Creative, a digital design studio that specializes in customer relationship design. My role involved working on various client projects, with the most prominent one being a strategy for Creditsafe.During this project, I contributed to developing a comprehensive marketing strategy that included graphic design and television advertising. My responsibilities included conceptualizing creative ideas, creating graphic designs, and assisting with the production of the television advertisement. In addition, I collaborated closely with the project team to ensure that the final product met the client's requirements and expectations.Working at Ethos Creative allowed me to gain valuable experience in customer relationship design and digital marketing. I learned how to approach projects with a customer-focused mindset and how to create effective campaigns that resonate with target audiences. Additionally, I developed my graphic design skills, including experience with Adobe Creative Suite and video production techniques.

My first job was as a Customer Service Representative at Argos. As part of the collection team, I was responsible for interacting with customers on a daily basis to ensure their shopping experience was a positive one. My duties included greeting customers, verifying their order details, and resolving any issues or concerns they may have had. In this role, I developed excellent communication and customer service skills. Working at Argos provided me with a solid foundation in customer service, teamwork, and time management. I was able to develop my skills in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the overall success of the business.

During the summer of 2010, I worked as a Sales Assistant for La Casa Cottage Resort in Canada. My responsibilities included housekeeping duties such as making beds and assisting with cleaning in guest rooms aswell as managing the shop. I was responsible for customer service, inventory management, and cash handling. Through my excellent customer service skills, I was able to establish positive relationships with guests, which led to an increase in sales.