With over 40 years’ graphic design industry experience, both here in Australia and internationally, I am able to offer a full complement of professional services for a wide range of communication media including: advertising, annual reports, books, brochures, conference, seminar and festival collateral, direct marketing, exhibitions, logos and branding, newsletters, packaging, publicity material, social media/digital assets, stationery and websites. From strategic planning, conceptualising and innovative design, through conscientious project management, copywriting and artwork, to print and production, and successful delivery of your completed product – on time – you can rely on the utmost quality and integrity every step of the way. ​External services such as event management, market research, media, PR, printing and web development can also be arranged, if necessary, and managed internally, leaving you to concentrate on your own business. ​I am also a ‘causist’ and am heavily involved with many community initiatives and not-for-profit organisations, small and large, on a paid and/or pro-bono basis. I am very honoured to be be a Festival Fleurieu Patron and a Peace Ambassador of The Graham F Smith Peace Foundation Inc. and feel proud that my efforts really make a difference in broadening reach and helping to build awareness for these (and other) groups.

Alison Jane Fort

With over 40 years’ graphic design industry experience, both here in Australia and internationally, I am able to offer a full complement of professional services for a wide range of communication media including: advertising, annual reports, books, brochures, conference, seminar and festival collateral, direct marketing, exhibitions, logos and branding, newsletters, packaging, publicity material, social media/digital assets, stationery and websites. From strategic planning, conceptualising and innovative design, through conscientious project management, copywriting and artwork, to print and production, and successful delivery of your completed product – on time – you can rely on the utmost quality and integrity every step of the way. ​External services such as event management, market research, media, PR, printing and web development can also be arranged, if necessary, and managed internally, leaving you to concentrate on your own business. ​I am also a ‘causist’ and am heavily involved with many community initiatives and not-for-profit organisations, small and large, on a paid and/or pro-bono basis. I am very honoured to be be a Festival Fleurieu Patron and a Peace Ambassador of The Graham F Smith Peace Foundation Inc. and feel proud that my efforts really make a difference in broadening reach and helping to build awareness for these (and other) groups.

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With over 40 years’ graphic design industry experience, both here in Australia and internationally, I am able to offer a full complement of professional services for a wide range of communication media including: advertising, annual reports, books, brochures, conference, seminar and festival collateral, direct marketing, exhibitions, logos and branding, newsletters, packaging, publicity material, social media/digital assets, stationery and websites.

From strategic planning, conceptualising and innovative design, through conscientious project management, copywriting and artwork, to print and production, and successful delivery of your completed product – on time – you can rely on the utmost quality and integrity every step of the way.

​External services such as event management, market research, media, PR, printing and web development can also be arranged, if necessary, and managed internally, leaving you to concentrate on your own business.

​I am also a ‘causist’ and am heavily involved with many community initiatives and not-for-profit organisations, small and large, on a paid and/or pro-bono basis. I am very honoured to be be a Festival Fleurieu Patron and a Peace Ambassador of The Graham F Smith Peace Foundation Inc. and feel proud that my efforts really make a difference in broadening reach and helping to build awareness for these (and other) groups.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer/Web Designer/Artworker at Self-employed – Adelaide
March 1, 2005 - Present
Freelance graphic design, web design and artworker services based in Adelaide; responsible for concept development, layout, production, client liaison and project management.
Freelance Graphic Designer/Web Designer/Artworker at Self-employed – London
March 1, 2004 - March 1, 2005
Freelance graphic designer, web designer and artworker providing design and production services for UK clients.
ESOL Teacher/Lecturer – Intermediate at Enfield College
September 1, 2004 - March 1, 2005
Part-time ESOL teacher/lecturer delivering intermediate-level language instruction.
Senior Designer/Studio Manager at Horrex Davis Design Associates
May 1, 1998 - March 1, 2004
Day-to-day running of a multi-disciplinary design/advertising agency; client liaison, budgeting, scheduling; concept development through print; training junior staff and Mac-based production.
ESOL Teacher/Lecturer – Pre-intermediate at Enfield College
February 1, 2003 - July 1, 2003
Part-time ESOL teacher/lecturer delivering pre-intermediate level courses.
One-to-one ESL Teacher – Upper-intermediate at LITE Training
June 1, 2002 - November 1, 2002
One-to-one ESL teaching at upper-intermediate level.
Senior Designer/Project Manager/System Manager at Berkoff Associates
April 1, 1996 - May 1, 1998
Project management and hands-on involvement across the creative/production process; client contact, concept development, pre-press, system management and staff training.
Senior Designer at Horrex Davis Design Associates
April 1, 1991 - April 1, 1996
Concept development from brief to print; traditional and Mac-based production; liaison with clients and suppliers; training staff.
Designer/Finished Artist at United Notions Advertising
October 1, 1989 - August 1, 1990
Design, typography and finished art for retail press and magazine advertising, brochures and related material.
Designer at United Notions Advertising
July 1, 1988 - October 1, 1989
Designer roles at advertising agency; design from concept to finished art.
Designer at Various studios in Adelaide and Sydney
January 1, 1984 - July 1, 1988
Early career in studios in Adelaide and Sydney; freelancing and providing print/production services.

Education

CELTA at Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College, London
January 1, 2002 - June 1, 2002
Fine Art Certificate/Diploma at Elizabeth Community College of Technical and Further Education, SA
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1984
Commercial Art (Graphic Design) Certificate/Diploma at Elizabeth Community College of Technical and Further Education, SA
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1984
Year 11 Standard (GCSE ‘O’ Level equivalent) at Salisbury East High School, SA
January 1, 1977 - January 1, 1980

Qualifications

CELTA (RSA Cambridge)
January 1, 2002 - June 1, 2002

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Other