Hello, my name is Sarah Sherwood and I looking for a new creative design role and I am open to being considered for any suitable positions. I am keen to tackle a new creative challenge in my career and feel like I can really make an impact in this particular role. I am a strong ideas generator and love to think outside the box and hold great pride in doing the very best I can to deliver excellent results through my creativity and innovation. I am a people person who is very focused on caring for my team and respecting design skills and creativity. I am an excellent mentor and feel I can bring a lot into a team dynamic, not afraid to challenge change and look for new approaches to tasks. Attached is my graphic design/marketing CV - but more recently here is my website with over 200 patterns I have drawn and designed as seamless prints : _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Sarah Sherwood

Hello, my name is Sarah Sherwood and I looking for a new creative design role and I am open to being considered for any suitable positions. I am keen to tackle a new creative challenge in my career and feel like I can really make an impact in this particular role. I am a strong ideas generator and love to think outside the box and hold great pride in doing the very best I can to deliver excellent results through my creativity and innovation. I am a people person who is very focused on caring for my team and respecting design skills and creativity. I am an excellent mentor and feel I can bring a lot into a team dynamic, not afraid to challenge change and look for new approaches to tasks. Attached is my graphic design/marketing CV - but more recently here is my website with over 200 patterns I have drawn and designed as seamless prints : _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Hello, my name is Sarah Sherwood and I looking for a new creative design role and I am open to being considered for any suitable positions. I am keen to tackle a new creative challenge in my career and feel like I can really make an impact in this particular role. I am a strong ideas generator and love to think outside the box and hold great pride in doing the very best I can to deliver excellent results through my creativity and innovation. I am a people person who is very focused on caring for my team and respecting design skills and creativity. I am an excellent mentor and feel I can bring a lot into a team dynamic, not afraid to challenge change and look for new approaches to tasks.

Attached is my graphic design/marketing CV - but more recently here is my website with over 200 patterns I have drawn and designed as seamless prints : Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Work Experience

Creative Design Manager at Red River International Ltd.
April 1, 2014 - Present
Working with a diverse range of clients to deliver innovative design solutions. Focusing on creativity and user-centered design principles.
Lead Graphic Design at Pattern Hub
February 1, 2010 - March 1, 2014
Supervised and managed the graphic design team, ensuring designs met client specifications and deadlines.
Junior Designer at XYZ Agency
June 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Assisted in various design projects and worked collaboratively with senior designers to create marketing materials.
Creative Design Manager at RedEye International LTD
April 1, 2014 - Present
Working with a wide variety of clients across the UK from retail, travel and insurance industries, designing all digital marketing requirements. Creating and designing emails, microsites, web pages, direct mail, social banners, animated gifs & event displays. Experience of managing all design work through the business and line managing a Design Team - working in fast paced client facing role using Adobe Creative Cloud daily.
Project Leader at Groundwork Northamptonshire
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Launched and managed a respite service for disabled children and young people at Groundwork's Flag Ship allotment project. Managed a team of 8 staff to operate the service that has reached over 60+ families across the county.
Freelance Graphic Design work at Pattern Happy LTD
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Designing all marketing material for Cultural Community Partnerships SmartArt Workshops - East Northamptonshire Council. Plus, bespoke freelance work.
Play Ranger Team Leader at Cultural Community Partnerships
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Leading a team of staff to provide play activities across the county.
Junior Designer at Watermark Publishing Ltd
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Designed and produced greetings cards for Clinton, Sainsbury's and Paperchase. Skills Included: Managing the 'everyday' branding throughout the studio, briefing print, working to tight production deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) at University of Northampton
September 1, 2010 - June 1, 2013
Level 6 Diploma in Leadership and Management at Institution
January 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
ILM Level 3 Award in First Line Management at ILM
January 1, 2019 - March 8, 2026
ILM Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills at ILM
January 1, 2017 - March 8, 2026
CMI Level 3 Award in First Line Management (QCF) at Chartered Management Institute
January 1, 2012 - March 8, 2026
BA Hons Printed Textile Design at Loughborough University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
BTEC National Diploma in Foundation Studies - Art and Design at Newcastle-under-Lyme College
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality