I am a freelance creative with extensive experience in print and online media, specializing in branding, packaging, and large publications ranging from 100 to 500 pages. I enjoy working directly with clients across education, corporate, and public service sectors and pride myself on my self-motivation, attention to detail, and ability to work both remotely and as part of a team. Throughout my career, I've developed strong management and communication skills and keep up with current print technologies and trends. Previously, I held senior designer and studio manager roles, managing teams and handling client development, print and digital projects including websites, email campaigns, and advertising. I have also worked on major events such as the XVII Commonwealth Games and have a background in magazine and directory publishing. Outside of work, I am passionate about football, cycling, hiking, and volunteering as a Scout Leader.…

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I am a freelance creative with extensive experience in print and online media, specializing in branding, packaging, and large publications ranging from 100 to 500 pages. I enjoy working directly with clients across education, corporate, and public service sectors and pride myself on my self-motivation, attention to detail, and ability to work both remotely and as part of a team. Throughout my career, I've developed strong management and communication skills and keep up with current print technologies and trends. Previously, I held senior designer and studio manager roles, managing teams and handling client development, print and digital projects including websites, email campaigns, and advertising. I have also worked on major events such as the XVII Commonwealth Games and have a background in magazine and directory publishing. Outside of work, I am passionate about football, cycling, hiking, and volunteering as a Scout Leader.…

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I am a freelance creative with extensive experience in print and online media, specializing in branding, packaging, and large publications ranging from 100 to 500 pages. I enjoy working directly with clients across education, corporate, and public service sectors and pride myself on my self-motivation, attention to detail, and ability to work both remotely and as part of a team. Throughout my career, I’ve developed strong management and communication skills and keep up with current print technologies and trends.

Previously, I held senior designer and studio manager roles, managing teams and handling client development, print and digital projects including websites, email campaigns, and advertising. I have also worked on major events such as the XVII Commonwealth Games and have a background in magazine and directory publishing. Outside of work, I am passionate about football, cycling, hiking, and volunteering as a Scout Leader.

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Freelance Creative at 1357 Creative / Freelance
January 1, 2016 - Present
Work directly with clients in print and online media including websites and video. Client focus includes education, corporate, and public services projects spanning branding, packaging, POS, brochures, posters, leaflets, signage, and PowerPoint presentations. Specializes in producing large publications of 100-500 pages, leveraging skills from magazine and directory publishing. Manages projects following style sheets and brand guidelines, maintaining awareness of current print technologies and trends while learning new skills and applications.
Senior Designer/Studio Manager at Stealth Communications
December 31, 2016 - July 17, 2025
Varied role including design from concept to completion, client development, and new business generation. Managed a team of three designers and one copywriter, directed designers and subcontracted photographers, sourced stock imagery, specified print, interpreted briefs, formulated budgets, and produced artwork for print and publication in national or local press. Also completed digital media projects such as websites, email campaigns, and online advertising. Clients included medium-sized businesses and multi-nationals like Manchester City Football Club, Dawsons Music, World Academy of Sport, Manchester City Council, London 2012, and the Chartered Institute of Patient Attorneys.
Senior Designer/Studio Manager at The XVII Commonwealth Games, Manchester
December 31, 2002 - July 17, 2025
Worked within the Communications and PR Department of M2002 to develop and implement the corporate identity across literature for 17 sports and 14 venues of the Commonwealth Games. Responsible for design projects including tickets, advertising/promotions, manuals, guides, banners, hoardings, exhibitions, and livery.
Freelance Creative at Newsco-Insider Limited
December 31, 2001 - July 17, 2025
Contracted to troubleshoot design, production management, and studio maintenance. Worked to tight deadlines on business magazines and directories distributed across the UK and Europe. Handled approximately eight titles ranging from 16 pages to over 500. Projects also included design for advertiser and corporate events. Produced multimedia projects and exhibition displays in digital and 3D formats.
Designer at Verso Information Design Limited
December 31, 1999 - July 17, 2025
Designer role involving general design responsibilities.
Designer at PROD. Visual Communication
August 31, 1994 - July 17, 2025
Designer role.
Junior Designer at Signal Communications
November 30, 1993 - July 17, 2025
Junior design role.

Education

Graphic Design BA (Hons) at Salford University
September 1, 1989 - June 1, 1993
HND Graphic Design at University College Salford
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994

Qualifications

Graphic Design BA (Hons)
September 1, 1989 - June 1, 1993
Foundation Art and Design
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994
D&AD
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Telecommunications, Consumer Goods, Education, Media & Entertainment, Energy & Utilities, Government, Retail, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Wholesale & Distribution
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