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I am a seasoned Technical Illustrator and Graphic Designer with over 35 years of experience across Europe, specializing in creating technical illustrations and manuals for automotive, railway, defence systems, and aviation sectors. I excel at turning complex engineering data into precise, visually engaging imagery using tools such as CATIA V5, 3ds Max, Arbortext IsoDraw, and the Adobe Creative Suite. I thrive in team environments and can oversee projects within broader organizational and industry frameworks, bridging engineering, training, and publication needs.
I have collaborated across public, voluntary, and creative sectors, translating concepts into accessible visuals that support community development. I bring a disciplined approach to technical publications, strong design sense, and a genuine passion for applying design to real-world engineering and public-service projects.
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Language
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Dutch
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French
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German
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Italian
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Portuguese
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Work Experience
Freelance Technical Illustrator at ACFHO Ltd Tanzania
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024Produced detailed agricultural schematic drawings for various on-site locations focused on food production. Engineered site layouts, process designs, and optimized workflow to enhance efficiency.
Technical Illustrator at General Dynamics UK
April 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022Crafted precise technical illustrations and Illustrated Parts Datasheets (IPDs) for Armoured Fighting Vehicles. Generated illustrations adhering to S1000D standards and oversaw the upload of completed images to the EAGLE EPS database.
Technical Illustrator at John Cockerill Defense Belgium
June 1, 2015 - November 30, 2020Developed technical illustrations for armoured vehicle turret systems and facilitated technical training sessions. Mentored team members on illustration software and techniques, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Technical Illustrator at Semcon Product Information UK LTD
August 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014Created innovative technical illustrations for Jaguar vehicle concepts.
Technical Illustrator at Bombardier Transportation UK Ltd
October 1, 2011 - January 31, 2013Produced technical illustrations for parts list assembly drawings, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Technical Illustrator at DTP Publications Ltd.
June 1, 2011 - November 30, 2011Created technical illustrations for diverse clients, including Virgin Airways and Rolls Royce.
Doc Technical Illustrator at Secom Ltd.
January 1, 2011 - May 31, 2011Compiled part lists for assembly drawings and developed safety labels, ensuring clarity and compliance.
Technical Illustrator at SPX Valley Forge (Technical Information Services – Jaguar)
April 1, 2000 - March 31, 2005Delivered technical illustrations for various Jaguar vehicles and collaborated with Ford representatives.
Image Production Engineer at Landrover
February 1, 1990 - November 30, 2000Coordinated major projects for workshop repair manuals in multiple languages, ensuring global accessibility.
Technical Illustrator at ACFHO Ltd Tanzania
January 1, 2023 - June 12, 2024Produced detailed agricultural schematic drawings for various on-site locations focused on food production. Engineered site layouts, process designs, and optimised workflow to enhance efficiency.
Technical Illustrator at General Dynamics UK
April 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022Crafted precise technical illustrations and Illustrated Parts Datasheets (IPDs) for Armoured Fighting Vehicles. Generated illustrations adhering to S1000D standards and oversaw the upload of completed images to the EAGLE EPS database.
Technical Illustrator at John Cockerill Defense Belgium
June 1, 2015 - November 30, 2020Developed technical illustrations for armoured vehicle turret systems and facilitated technical training sessions. Mentored team members on illustration software and techniques, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Technical Illustrator at Semcon Product Information UK LTD
August 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014Created innovative technical illustrations for Jaguar vehicle concepts during a short-term contract.
Technical Illustrator at Bombardier Transportation UK Ltd
October 1, 2011 - January 31, 2013Produced technical illustrations for parts list assembly drawings, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Technical Illustrator at DTP Publications Ltd.
June 1, 2011 - November 30, 2011Created technical illustrations for diverse clients, including Virgin Airways and Rolls Royce.
Doc Technical Illustrator at Secom Ltd.
January 1, 2011 - May 31, 2011Compiled part lists for assembly drawings and developed safety labels, ensuring clarity and compliance.
Technical Illustrator at SPX Valley Forge (Technical Information Services – Jaguar)
April 1, 2000 - March 31, 2005Delivered technical illustrations for various Jaguar vehicles and collaborated with Ford representatives.
Image Production Engineer at Landrover
February 1, 1990 - November 30, 2000Coordinated major projects for workshop repair manuals in multiple languages, ensuring global accessibility.
Technical Illustrator at ACFHO LTD (Tanzania)
February 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025Produced detailed agricultural schematic drawings for on-site locations, focusing on food production. Engineered site layouts, process designs, and optimized workflows to enhance efficiency.
Technical Illustrator at ACFHO LTD (United Kingdom)
January 1, 2023 - November 19, 2025Technical illustration work supporting armoured vehicle components and related parts data; contributed to on-going design and training materials.
Technical Illustrator at General Dynamics UK
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022Crafted precise technical illustrations and IPDs (IPD Sheets) for Armoured Fighting Vehicles; supported on-site layouts and documentation.
Technical Illustrator at John Cockerill Defence
November 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020Created detailed illustrations for armoured vehicle systems and provided visual content to support technical training sessions.
Technical Illustrator (Freelance) at Freelance, Birmingham
September 1, 2014 - November 19, 2025Conceptualised 2D exploded illustrations for parts lists and developed logo/designer collateral; produced promotional materials.
Freelance Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Jeremiah Studio
July 1, 2013 - November 19, 2025Created branding and promotional materials, expanding client brand identities and visual content.
Technical Illustrator at Bombardier Transportation UK Ltd
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Produced technical illustrations for parts lists assemblies, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Freelance Illustrator / Graphic Designer at Freelance
September 1, 2012 - September 1, 2012Executed private commissions, including technical exploded drawings and various design initiatives.
Technical Illustrator at Secom Ltd
May 1, 2011 - May 1, 2011Created technical illustrations for diverse client projects, including V/V or related components.
Freelance Graphic Illustrator at Neighbourhood Consultancy Ltd
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010Designed and produced print projects for community initiatives, contributing to local engagement.
Freelance Illustrator at Freelance, Birmingham
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010Created technical training materials and promotional graphics for various clients.
Image Production Engineer at SPX Valley Forge (Technical Information Service – Jamaica)
March 1, 2005 - March 1, 2005Coordinated major project work for workshop repair manuals in multiple languages; ensured global accessibility.
Image Production Engineer at Land Rover Oxfordshire
November 1, 2000 - November 1, 2000Delivered technical illustrations for various vehicle engines and gearboxes; coordinated large-scale documentation.
Freelance Technical Illustrator at ACFHO Ltd
January 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025Produced detailed agricultural schematic drawings for on-site locations in Tanzania, including site layouts, process designs, and workflow optimizations to support sustainable food production.
Technical Illustrator at John Cockerill Defense
June 1, 2015 - November 30, 2020Created detailed technical illustrations to support procedural and descriptive publications for turret systems; collaborated with engineering and master trainers to ensure accuracy and published to required standards; supervised and trained team members; maintained a graphics library and publishing workflow.
Technical Illustrator at Self-Employed / Freelance
September 1, 2014 - April 30, 2015Created 2D exploded illustrations for parts lists, hotspots, logos, and leaflets for various clients.
2D Artist / Technical Illustrator at Semcon Product Information UK Ltd
August 1, 2014 - November 30, 2014Technical illustration for Jaguar concepts and related publications (R Coupe, EX, F-Pace, Discovery Sport, D6, etc.).
Graphic Illustrator at Self-Employed / Freelance
June 1, 2014 - July 31, 2014Created stylish label designs for food packaging.
Technical Illustrator / Graphic Designer at Freelance / Private Clients
November 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012Private commissions including exploded drawings, logos, CD covers, and prints.
Freelance Graphic Illustrator at Neighbourhood Consultancy Ltd.
April 1, 2008 - March 31, 2010Design and print projects for Urban Living, NHS, Birmingham Council; CD covers, logos, newsletters, and health awareness materials.
Technical Illustrator at Freelance / Self-Employed
June 1, 2005 - January 31, 2010Illustrated training brochures for IT/Server topics; BMW post-modification visuals.
Part-Time Lecturer at Dept. of Performing Arts and Media, North Warwickshire and Hinckley College
August 1, 2005 - July 31, 2006Coached students on translating ideas into commercial or creative enterprises.
Technical Illustrator at SPX Valley Forge (Jaguar)
April 1, 2000 - March 31, 2005Technical illustrations for Jaguar X103, X200, X350, and X Type; animation and parts explosions; liaised with Ford USA.
Image Production Engineer / Project Engineer at Landrover
February 1, 1990 - November 30, 2000Co-ordinated major projects for workshop repair manuals; managed multilingual publications.
Technical Illustrator (Freelance) at Self-employed / Freelance
September 1, 2014 - April 1, 2015Produced 2D exploded site/parts diagrams and logos/leaflets for various clients; created visuals tailored to project needs and environments, including agricultural workflow schematics in Tanzania for sustainable food production.
Technical Illustrator at SPX Valley Forge (Jaguar - Technical Information Services)
April 1, 2000 - March 1, 2005Produced technical illustrations for Jaguar models, including animation and exploded views; liaised with Ford in the USA.
Project Engineer at Landrover
February 1, 1990 - November 1, 2000Co-ordinated major workshop manual projects using the Compuset Publications database; produced multilingual manuals (English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese).
Education
MA at Coventry University School of Arts & Design
January 1, 2005 - January 31, 2007BA at Coventry University School of Science and Mathematics
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005ONC and HND at Bournville School of Art and Crafts
January 1, 1980 - December 31, 1983HND at Landrover
January 1, 1997 - January 31, 1997MA at Coventry University School of Arts & Design
January 1, 2005 - January 31, 2007BA at Coventry University School of Science and Mathematics
January 1, 2003 - January 31, 2005ONC and HND at Bournville School of Art and Crafts
January 1, 1980 - January 31, 1983MA in Media Arts at Coventry University School of Arts & Design
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007BA in Multimedia Studies at Coventry University School of Science and Mathematics
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005ONC & HND, Technical Graphics at Bournville School of Art & Crafts
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1983MA in Media Arts at Coventry University School of Arts & Design
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007BA Multi-Media Studies at Coventry University School of Science and Mathematics
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005ONC and HND Technical Graphics at Bournville School of Art and Crafts
January 1, 1980 - December 31, 1983MA in Media Arts at Coventry University School of Arts & Design
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007BA Multi-Media Studies at Coventry University
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005ONC and HND Technical Graphics at Bournville School of Art and Crafts
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1983Qualifications
Diploma Course/NVQ I, Health and Safety in Manufacturing
April 1, 2014 - July 31, 2014Certificate of Attendance, Urban Design Training
March 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Certificate of Completion, Anti-Bribery Training Course
April 1, 2021 - October 31, 2022Certificate, Data Management Training
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016Certificate of Attendance, Community Leadership Governance Training
March 1, 2007 - September 30, 2007Diploma Course/NVQ I, Health and Safety in Manufacturing
April 1, 2014 - July 31, 2014Certificate of Attendance, Urban Design Training
March 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Certificate of Completion, Anti-Bribery Training Course
April 1, 2021 - October 31, 2022Certificate, Data Management Training
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016Certificate of Attendance, Community Leadership Governance Training
March 1, 2007 - September 30, 2007HND, Technical Diplomas
January 1, 1997 - January 31, 1997General Dynamics UK Anti-Bribery Training Certificate
January 11, 2030 - November 19, 2025Level 1 Digital Contact Centre operation & Level 2 Customer Service Training
April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023Anti-Bribery Training Course
October 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021Data Management Training Belgium (Dassault Systèmes Enovia 3DEXPERIENCE PLM)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016Urban Design Training / Neighbourhood Forum
March 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Community Leadership Governance Training
March 1, 2007 - September 30, 2007Diploma Course/NVQ I Pilot
April 1, 2014 - July 31, 2014Anti-Bribery Training Course
October 1, 2021 - February 28, 2026Data Management Training, Belgium (Dassault Systèmes Enovia 3DEXPERIENCE Platform, PLM)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016Community Leadership Governance Training (Aston Pride - Deal for Communities)
March 1, 2007 - September 1, 2007IMS Ltd. Improving Health and Safety in Manufacturing (Diploma/NVQ I Pilot)
April 1, 2014 - July 31, 2014Urban Design Training Workshop for Neighbourhood Forum
March 1, 2007 - September 1, 2007Certificate of Attendance - Urban Design Training
March 1, 2007 - September 1, 2007Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Agriculture & Mining, Education, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other, Government
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