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I’m an experienced graphic designer specializing in brand identity, web design, and typography. For more than two decades I’ve helped brands build cohesive identities and engaging online presences using Adobe Creative Suite and WordPress.
I enjoy shaping brand stories through collaborative creativity, directing projects from concept to production, and expanding my skills in SEO, CMS development, and print production. I’m passionate about delivering high-quality design that supports growth and clear communication.
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Language
Japanese
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English
Fluent
Work Experience
Graphic Designer, Brand Identity Designer and Web Designer / Founder at Uchi Clothing Co
January 1, 2005 - PresentCreated an artist clothing brand with a strong customer base and continuing growth. Responsibilities included graphic design, typography, illustration using Adobe Creative Suite, management of all brand activities including creative direction, administration, production, sales, and marketing. Developed and managed e-commerce channels, content strategy, and social media platforms resulting in consistent awareness, engagement and sales. Continual website development, plugin development and theme customization.
Equal Opportunity Ambassador at Babassa youth empowerment organisation
January 1, 2023 - PresentProvided brand identity and graphic design advice and consultancy.
Workshop Leader at Gloucestershire Growth Hub
March 31, 2020 - July 28, 2025Conducted one-to-one workshops on how to develop a brand identity.
Brand Identity Designer and Consultant at UCHI DESIGN
January 1, 2019 - PresentProvided brand identity design and brand style guides, consultancy, marketing and brand collateral, graphic design and typesetting services. Delivered web design and development with custom WordPress development.
Brand Identity and E-commerce Web Designer, Social Media Manager, Retail Sales at OVER HERE clothing store, Bristol
January 1, 2010 - PresentManaged brand identity, e-commerce web design and maintenance, social media management, and retail sales duties. Designed all marketing collateral for online and print.
Brand and Web Manager at The Translation & Legalisation Company, Keynsham
December 31, 2016 - July 28, 2025Developed a brand identity that secured major new clients within six months. Responsible for graphic design and production of all company stationery and marketing materials. Developed and maintained brand's core website and related websites, PPC and social media activities. Implemented SEO strategy that significantly boosted website traffic and sales. Oversaw all marketing and website blog content which increased brand engagement and awareness. Improved customer engagement through streamlined administration of CRM workflows.
Technical Manager / Brand & Web Management at Gemini Translation Services, Keynsham
December 31, 2016 - July 28, 2025Re-branded existing brand identity to align with the company's marketing and exit strategy, differentiating the brand profile to secure a new buyer. Implemented new brand visual guidelines. Replaced static HTML website with CMS managed website allowing in-house control. Designed web graphics, marketing and stationery materials, and office decor. Developed and maintained blog content strategy, social media channels, and PPC campaigns increasing brand reach. Produced and directed website blog articles increasing search rankings and attracting larger clients. Managed client translation projects and multilingual typesetting services.
Analyst Developer at BAE Systems, Bristol
December 31, 2010 - July 28, 2025Worked as XML/SGML documentation systems engineer. Created DTP templates and style-sheets.
Multilingual DTP Services / Graphic Designer (Self Employed) at Piper Group PLC, Bristol
December 31, 2008 - July 28, 2025Project managed translation and typesetting projects for clients. Delivered desktop publishing, creation of DTP templates and style-sheets. Provided software training to in-house staff and clients which improved volume capacity and delivery timescales. Designed client literature graphics.
Multilingual DTP Services (Self Employed) at Bedford Translations, Bedford
December 31, 1996 - July 28, 2025Produced multilingual technical documentation using FrameMaker, Quark Xpress, Adobe InDesign, among others.
Japanese DTP Operator at International Translation Resources London
December 31, 1996 - July 28, 2025Specialized in Japanese DTP operations.
Senior Typesetter / Multilingual DTP Operator / Japanese DTP Operator at Mitaka Ltd (thebigword) Leamington Spa
December 31, 1995 - July 28, 2025Handled senior typesetting and multilingual DTP operations including Japanese DTP.
Technical Documentation Typesetter / Interleaf Operator at Rolls Royce Industrial Power Group, Wolverhampton
December 31, 1992 - July 28, 2025Worked on technical documentation typesetting and operated Interleaf systems.
Electronic Typesetting / Desktop Publisher, Offset Litho Printer at University of Birmingham
December 31, 1990 - July 28, 2025Engaged in electronic typesetting, desktop publishing and offset lithography printing.
Graphic Designer, Brand Identity Designer and Web Designer at Uchi Clothing Co
January 1, 2005 - PresentCreated an artist clothing brand with a strong customer base and continuing growth. Responsible for graphic design, typography, and illustration primarily utilizing Adobe Creative Suite. Managed all brand activities including creative direction, administration, production, sales, and marketing. Developed and managed e-commerce channels, content strategy, and social media platforms, resulting in consistent awareness, engagement, and sales. Continuously developed and customized website plugins and themes.
Equal Opportunity Ambassador: Brand identity / graphic design advice and consultancy at Babassa youth empowerment organisation
January 1, 2023 - PresentProvided brand identity and graphic design advice and consultancy as an equal opportunity ambassador.
Workshop Presenter at Gloucestershire growth hub
March 31, 2020 - July 28, 2025Delivered one-to-one workshops focusing on how to develop a brand identity.
Brand identity designer and consultant at UCHI DESIGN
January 1, 2019 - PresentProvided brand identity design and brand style guides, consultancy on brand identity, marketing and brand collateral, graphic design and typesetting services, as well as web design and custom WordPress development.
Brand identity, e-commerce web design and maintenance, social media manager, retail sales duties at OVER HERE clothing store, Bristol
January 1, 2010 - PresentManaged brand identity, e-commerce web design and maintenance, social media management, and retail sales duties. Designed all marketing collateral for online and print.
Brand & web management at The Translation & Legalisation Company, Keynsham
December 31, 2016 - July 28, 2025Developed a brand identity that secured major new clients within six months. Designed and produced all company stationery and marketing materials. Developed and maintained the brand's core website and related websites, managed PPC and social media activities. Implemented an SEO strategy that significantly boosted website traffic and sales. Oversaw marketing and website blog content to increase brand engagement and awareness. Improved customer engagement through streamlined administration of CRM workflows.
Technical Manager/Brand & web management at Gemini Translation Services, Keynsham
December 31, 2016 - July 28, 2025Re-branded the existing brand identity to align with company marketing and exit strategy. Implemented new brand visual guidelines. Designed and maintained CMS-managed website, replacing static HTML for better control and online strategy. Created graphic design for all brand identity assets including web graphics, marketing and stationery materials, and office decor. Developed and maintained blog content strategy, social media channels, and PPC campaigns to increase brand reach. Produced and directed website blog articles enhancing search rankings and attracting larger clients. Managed client translation projects and provided multilingual typesetting services.
Analyst Developer at BAE Systems, Bristol
December 31, 2010 - July 28, 2025Worked as an XML/SGML documentation systems engineer creating DTP templates and style-sheets.
Multilingual DTP services / Graphic Designer (self employed) at Piper Group PLC, Bristol
December 31, 2008 - July 28, 2025Managed translation and typesetting projects for clients. Created desktop publishing templates and style-sheets. Provided software training for in-house staff and clients to improve volume capacity and delivery timescales. Designed client literature.
Multilingual DTP services (self employed) at Bedford Translations, Bedford
December 31, 1996 - July 28, 2025Produced multilingual technical documentation using software such as FrameMaker, Quark Xpress, and Adobe InDesign.
Japanese DTP Operator at International Translation Resources London
December 31, 1996 - July 28, 2025Operated Japanese desktop publishing tasks.
Senior typesetter / Multilingual DTP Operator / Japanese DTP Operator at Mitaka Ltd (thebigword) Leamington Spa
December 31, 1995 - July 28, 2025Performed senior typesetting and multilingual desktop publishing duties including Japanese DTP operations.
Technical documentation typesetter / Interleaf Operator at Rolls Royce Industrial Power Group, Wolverhampton
December 31, 1992 - July 28, 2025Typeset technical documentation and operated Interleaf systems.
Electronic Typesetting / Desktop Publisher, Offset litho printer at University of Birmingham
December 31, 1990 - July 28, 2025Worked on electronic typesetting, desktop publishing, and offset litho printing.
Graphic designer, Brand identity designer, Web designer, Creative director at Uchi Clothing Co
January 1, 2005 - PresentCreated an artist clothing brand with a strong customer base and continuing growth. Responsibilities included graphic design, typography, and illustration using Adobe Creative Suite, managing all brand activities such as creative direction, administration, production, sales, and marketing. Developed and managed e-commerce channels, content strategy, and social media platforms resulting in consistent awareness, engagement, and sales. Ongoing website development, plugin development, and theme customization.
Equal opportunity ambassador: Brand identity / graphic design advice and consultancy at Babassa youth empowerment organisation
January 1, 2023 - PresentProviding brand identity and graphic design advice and consultancy as an equal opportunity ambassador.
Workshop presenter at Gloucestershire growth hub
March 31, 2020 - July 28, 2025Conducted 'How To Develop a Brand Identity' one-to-one workshops.
Brand identity designer and consultant, Graphic and web designer at UCHI DESIGN
January 1, 2019 - PresentDelivering brand identity design and corporate brand style guides, providing brand identity consultancy, marketing and brand collateral creation, graphic design, typesetting services, web design and development including custom WordPress development.
Brand identity, e-commerce web design, social media management, retail sales duties at OVER HERE clothing store, Bristol
January 1, 2010 - PresentHandled brand identity, e-commerce web design and maintenance, social media management and retail sales. Created graphic design marketing collateral for both online and print.
Brand & web management at The Translation & Legalisation Company, Keynsham
December 31, 2016 - July 28, 2025Developed a brand identity that secured major new clients within six months. Created graphic design and production of all company stationery and marketing materials. Developed and maintained company websites, managed PPC and social media activities. Implemented SEO strategies to increase website traffic and sales. Oversaw marketing and website blog content, boosting brand engagement and awareness. Streamlined CRM workflows to improve customer engagement.
Technical Manager/Brand & web management at Gemini Translation Services, Keynsham
December 31, 2016 - July 28, 2025Re-branded existing brand identity to align with marketing and exit strategies, differentiating the brand to secure a new buyer. Implemented new brand visual guidelines. Redesigned website replacing static HTML with CMS-managed website. Graphic design of brand assets including web graphics, marketing materials, and office decor. Developed blog content strategy, social media channels, and PPC campaigns to increase industry reach. Produced and directed website blog articles to improve search rankings and attract larger clients. Managed client translation projects and multilingual typesetting services.
Analyst developer at BAE Systems, Bristol
December 31, 2010 - July 28, 2025Worked as XML/SGML documentation systems engineer. Created desktop publishing templates and style-sheets.
Multilingual DTP services / Graphic Designer (self employed) at Piper Group PLC, Bristol
December 31, 2008 - July 28, 2025Project managed translation and typesetting projects for new and existing clients. Created desktop publishing templates and style-sheets. Provided software training to in-house staff and clients improving capacity and delivery timescales. Delivered graphic design for client literature.
Multilingual DTP services (self employed) at Bedford Translations, Bedford
December 31, 1996 - July 28, 2025Produced multilingual technical documentation using FrameMaker, QuarkXpress, Adobe InDesign and other software.
Japanese DTP Operator at International Translation Resources London
December 31, 1996 - July 28, 2025Performed Japanese desktop publishing operations.
Senior typesetter / Multilingual DTP Operator / Japanese DTP Operator at Mitaka Ltd (thebigword) Leamington Spa
December 31, 1995 - July 28, 2025Handled senior typesetting and multilingual desktop publishing including Japanese. Supported document preparation workflows.
Technical documentation typesetter / Interleaf Operator at Rolls Royce Industrial Power Group, Wolverhampton
December 31, 1992 - July 28, 2025Produced technical documentation typesetting and operated Interleaf systems.
Electronic Typesetting / Desktop Publisher, Offset litho printer at University of Birmingham
December 31, 1990 - July 28, 2025Carried out electronic typesetting, desktop publishing, and offset lithographic printing duties.
Graphic Designer / Brand Identity Designer / Web Designer at Uchi Clothing Co
January 1, 2005 - PresentCreated an artist clothing brand with a strong customer base and continuing growth. Responsibilities included graphic design, typography, and illustration primarily using Adobe Creative Suite. Managed all brand activities including creative direction, administration, production, sales, and marketing. Developed and managed e-commerce channels, content strategy, and social media platforms resulting in consistent awareness, engagement, and sales. Continual website development, plugin development, and theme customization.
Equal Opportunity Ambassador: Brand Identity / Graphic Design Consultant at Babassa youth empowerment organisation
January 1, 2023 - PresentProvided brand identity and graphic design advice and consultancy.
Workshop Facilitator at Gloucestershire Growth Hub
March 31, 2020 - July 28, 2025Conducted one-to-one workshops on 'How To Develop a Brand Identity'.
Brand Identity Designer / Consultant / Graphic Designer / Web Designer at UCHI DESIGN
January 1, 2019 - PresentProvided brand identity design and brand style guides, brand identity consultancy, marketing and brand collateral, graphic design and typesetting services, and custom WordPress web design and development.
Brand Identity and E-commerce Web Designer / Social Media Manager / Retail Sales at OVER HERE clothing store, Bristol
January 1, 2010 - PresentManaged brand identity, e-commerce web design, and maintenance, social media management, and retail sales duties. Created graphic design for all marketing collateral for online and print.
Brand & Web Manager at The Translation & Legalisation Company, Keynsham
December 31, 2016 - July 28, 2025Developed a brand identity that secured major new clients within six months. Handled graphic design and production of all company stationery and marketing materials. Developed and maintained the company's core website, PPC, and social media activities. Implemented an SEO strategy that significantly increased website traffic and sales. Managed marketing and website blog content that increased brand engagement and awareness. Improved customer engagement through streamlined CRM workflows.
Technical Manager / Brand & Web Management at Gemini Translation Services, Keynsham
December 31, 2016 - July 28, 2025Re-branded existing brand identity to align with the company's marketing and exit strategies, differentiating the brand profile and securing a new buyer. Implemented new brand visual guidelines and transitioned from static HTML to CMS-managed websites. Managed web design, maintenance, blog content strategy, social media, and PPC campaigns to boost brand reach. Produced and directed website blog articles to improve search rankings and attract larger clients. Managed client translation projects and multilingual typesetting services.
Analyst Developer at BAE Systems, Bristol
December 31, 2010 - July 28, 2025Worked as an XML/SGML documentation systems engineer. Created DTP templates and style sheets.
Multilingual DTP Services / Graphic Designer (Self-employed) at Piper Group PLC, Bristol
December 31, 2008 - July 28, 2025Project managed translation and typesetting projects for clients. Provided desktop publishing and created DTP templates and style sheets. Delivered software training for in-house staff and clients to improve volume capacity and delivery timescales. Designed client literature.
Multilingual DTP Services (Self-employed) at Bedford Translations, Bedford
December 31, 1996 - July 28, 2025Produced multilingual technical documentation using FrameMaker, QuarkXPress, Adobe InDesign, and other tools.
Japanese DTP Operator at International Translation Resources, London
December 31, 1996 - July 28, 2025Operated Japanese DTP services.
Senior Typesetter / Multilingual DTP Operator / Japanese DTP Operator at Mitaka Ltd (thebigword), Leamington Spa
December 31, 1995 - July 28, 2025Served as senior typesetter and multilingual DTP operator focusing on Japanese DTP operations.
Technical Documentation Typesetter / Interleaf Operator at Rolls Royce Industrial Power Group, Wolverhampton
December 31, 1992 - July 28, 2025Handled technical documentation typesetting and operated Interleaf systems.
Electronic Typesetter / Desktop Publisher / Offset Litho Printer at University of Birmingham
December 31, 1990 - July 28, 2025Performed electronic typesetting, desktop publishing, and offset lithography printing.
Graphic Designer / Brand Identity Designer / Web Designer at Uchi Clothing Co
January 1, 2005 - PresentCreated an artist clothing brand with a strong customer base and continuing growth. Responsibilities included graphic design, typography, illustration using Adobe Creative Suite; management of all Brand activities including creative direction, administration, production, sales and marketing; development and management of e-commerce channels, content strategy and social media platforms; ongoing website development, plugin development and theme customization.
Brand Identity Designer / Graphic Designer at Babassa
January 1, 2023 - PresentEqual opportunity ambassador: Brand identity / graphic design advice and consultancy.
Brand Identity Consultant at Gloucestershire Growth Hub
March 31, 2020 - September 15, 2025How To Develop a Brand Identity (One-To-One workshop).
Brand Identity Designer at UCHI DESIGN
January 1, 2019 - PresentBrand identity design and brand style guides; brand identity consultancy; marketing and brand collateral; graphic design and typesetting services; web design and development, custom WordPress development.
Brand Designer / Web Designer at OVER HERE clothing store , Bristol
January 1, 2010 - PresentBrand identity, e-commerce web design and maintenance, social media management, retail sales duties; graphic design of all marketing collateral for online and print.
Brand & Web Manager at The Translation & Legalisation Company, Keynsham
December 31, 2016 - September 15, 2025Developed a brand identity that secured major new clients within six months; graphic design and production of all company stationery and marketing materials; developed and maintained brand's core website and related web sites, PPC and social media activities; implemented an SEO strategy; oversaw marketing and website blog content; improved customer engagement through streamlined CRM workflows.
Technical Manager / Brand & Web Manager at Gemini Translation Services, Keynsham
December 31, 2016 - September 15, 2025Re-branded existing brand identity to align with marketing and exit strategy; implemented new brand guidelines; web design and maintenance (CMS); graphic design of assets; content strategy for blog and social media; PPC campaigns; multilingual typesetting; managed translation projects; produced and directed blog articles to improve rankings.
Analyst Developer at BAE Systems, Bristol
December 31, 2010 - September 15, 2025XML/SGML documentation systems engineer; creation of DTP templates and style-sheets.
Multilingual DTP Services / Graphic Designer (Self Employed) at Piper Group PLC, Bristol
December 31, 2008 - September 15, 2025Project managed translation and typesetting projects for existing and new clients; desktop publishing and creation of DTP templates and style-sheets; software training of in-house staff and clients; graphic design of client literature.
Multilingual DTP Services (Self Employed) at Bedford Translations, Bedford
December 31, 1996 - September 15, 2025Production of multilingual Technical Documentation using FrameMaker, Quark Xpress, Adobe InDesign amongst others.
Japanese DTP Operator at International Translation Resources, London
December 31, 1996 - September 15, 2025Senior Typesetter / Multilingual DTP Operator at Mitaka Ltd (thebigword), Leamington Spa
December 31, 1995 - September 15, 2025Senior typesetter / Multilingual DTP Operator / Japanese DTP Operator.
Technical documentation typesetter / Interleaf Operator at Rolls Royce Industrial Power Group, Wolverhampton
December 31, 1992 - September 15, 2025Electronic Typesetting / Desktop Publisher, Offset litho printer at University of Birmingham
December 31, 1990 - September 15, 2025Founder / Creative Director at Uchi Clothing Co
January 1, 2005 - PresentCreated an artist clothing brand with a strong customer base and continuing growth. Graphic design, typography, illustration; managed all brand activities including creative direction, administration, production, sales and marketing; developed and managed e-commerce channels, content strategy and social media; ongoing website development, plugin development and theme customization.
Brand Identity / Graphic Design Consultant at Babassa
January 1, 2023 - PresentEqual opportunity ambassador: Brand identity / graphic design advice and consultancy.
Workshop Facilitator at Gloucestershire Growth Hub
March 1, 2020 - September 15, 2025How To Develop a Brand Identity (One-To-One workshop).
Brand Identity Designer / Consultant at UCHI DESIGN
January 1, 2019 - PresentBrand identity design and brand style guides; Brand identity consultancy; Marketing and brand collateral; Graphic design and typesetting services; Web design and development, custom WordPress development.
Brand Designer / Web Designer at OVER HERE clothing store
January 1, 2010 - PresentBrand identity, e-commerce web design and maintenance, social media management, retail sales duties; Graphic design of all marketing collateral for online and print.
Brand & Web Manager at The Translation & Legalisation Company
December 31, 2016 - September 15, 2025Developed a brand identity that secured major new clients within six months. Graphic design and production of all company stationery and marketing materials. Developed and maintained brand's core website and related web sites, PPC and social media activities. Implemented an SEO strategy that significantly boosted website traffic and sales. Oversaw all marketing and website blog content which increased brand engagement and awareness. Improved customer engagement through streamlined administration of CRM work flows.
Technical Manager / Brand & Web Management at Gemini Translation Services
December 31, 2016 - September 15, 2025Re-branded existing brand identity to align with the company's marketing strategy and exit strategy. Implemented new brand and brand visual guidelines; Web design and maintenance: Replaced static HTML website with a CMS managed website allowing in-house control of web presence and ability to implement online strategy. Graphic design of all brand identity assets: web graphics, marketing and stationery materials. Developed and maintained a blog content strategy, social media channels and PPC campaigns increasing brand reach within the translation services industry. Produced and directed website blog articles increasing search result rankings and attracting larger clients. Project management of client translation projects. Multilingual typesetting services for clients.
Analyst developer at BAE Systems
December 31, 2010 - September 15, 2025XML/SGML documentation systems engineer; Creation of DTP templates and style-sheets.
Multilingual DTP Services / Graphic Designer (Self employed) at Piper Group PLC
December 31, 2008 - September 15, 2025Project managed translation and typesetting projects for existing and new clients. Desktop Publishing and creation of DTP templates and style-sheets. Software training of in house staff and clients which improved volume capacity and delivery timescales. Graphic design of client literature.
Multilingual DTP Services (Self-employed) at Bedford Translations
January 1, 1996 - PresentProduction of multilingual Technical Documentation using FrameMaker, Quark Xpress, Adobe InDesign amongst others.
Japanese DTP Operator at International Translation Resources
December 31, 1996 - September 15, 2025Japanese DTP Operator.
Senior Typesetter / Multilingual DTP Operator / Japanese DTP Operator at Mitaka Ltd (thebigword)
December 31, 1995 - September 15, 2025Senior typesetter / Multilingual DTP Operator / Japanese DTP Operator.
Technical documentation typesetter / Interleaf Operator at Rolls Royce Industrial Power Group
December 31, 1992 - September 15, 2025Electronic Typesetting / Desktop Publisher, Offset litho printer at University of Birmingham
December 31, 1990 - September 15, 2025Education
A Level Graphic Design at Unknown
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1990A Level Graphic Design / Japanese language Level I & II at University of Birmingham
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1990A Level Graphic Design at University of Birmingham
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1990Japanese language Level I & II at University of Birmingham
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1990A Level Graphic Design at University of Birmingham
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1990Japanese Language Level I & II at University of Birmingham
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1990Qualifications
A Level Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025Japanese language Level I
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025Japanese language Level II
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025A Level Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025Japanese language Level I
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025Japanese language Level II
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025A Level Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025Japanese Language Level I
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025Japanese Language Level II
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025On-site and self learning
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025Japanese Language Level I
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025Japanese Language Level II
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025A Level Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025Industry Experience
Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Education
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