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I am a highly experienced Senior Desktop Publisher with 24 years of expertise in creating and designing visually effective presentations, reports, and business communications for leading corporations across Sydney, London, and Frankfurt. I specialize in creating customized templates and ribbons within the Microsoft Office environment and am skilled in producing marketing packs, infographics, unique client-specific covers, and animations primarily for screen shows using Illustrator, Photoshop, and Flash. I have a strong understanding of layout and design fundamentals including imagery, balance, and composition.
I also have significant experience delivering training courses, workshops, and support to end users both online and in person. I thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments, possess excellent client and team relationship skills, and am adept at managing projects from concept through production while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
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Language
English
Fluent
German
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Afrikaans
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Dutch
Intermediate
Work Experience
Freelance Desktop Publisher / Graphic Designer at Pacific Equity Partner (PEP); WM Consulting; The Sydney Olympic Park Authority (SOPA); Centennial Partners; Roland Berger; TAFE QLD; Estilo Emporio; Barrenjoey Talent and Production
December 31, 2025 - August 17, 2025Providing freelance desktop publishing and graphic design services to multiple clients including corporate and government organizations. Tasks include designing presentations, marketing materials, info graphics, and client-specific covers. Supporting workflows and coordinating with clients to deliver high-quality branded communications across digital and print.
Head of Presentations at Barrenjoey
December 31, 2023 - August 17, 2025Led a dynamic presentation team in a fast-paced startup financial services organization. Managed workflow and briefs for external and offshore teams. Delivered onsite and remote training workshops on Microsoft Office best practices. Oversaw quality control, branding adherence, intranet content management, and technical troubleshooting. Supported corporate marketing and sales events with pitchbook and presentation design guidance.
Senior Desktop Publisher / Graphic Designer at UBS; IPART; AMP Capital; Goldman Sachs; Deutsche Bank; MacQuarrie; ANZ; Westpac; IAG; Kingspan; Minter Ellison; JBA Planning; RPS; Niche Marketing; Atom Aged Care; Eclipse Event Management; Beyond Events
December 31, 2022 - August 17, 2025Managed graphic and production teams up to 10 members while producing high-quality presentations, reports, and marketing materials. Allocated jobs according to skill set and provided client consultation on design. Managed multi-project workflows, proofing, and team support. Advised on cost-effective processes and client relationship management while providing desk support for MS Office applications.
Team Manager and Workflow Co-Coordinator at Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS); Barclays Capital
December 31, 2011 - August 17, 2025Advised clients on best layouts and designs for Word and PowerPoint deliverables. Produced and formatted high-end reports and presentations adhering to company branding and quality standards. Created complex charts and animations using Microsoft Office and Adobe tools. Led PowerPoint show management including animations, sound, and video integration. Created infographics, logos, and maps for print and screen shows.
Microsoft Office and Graphics Specialist (Desktop Publisher) at Merrill Lynch; Deutsche Bank; HSBC; Lazard; Bank of America; Goldman Sachs; ING
December 31, 2009 - August 17, 2025Delivered desktop publishing and graphic design expertise for major financial institutions in London. Created presentation and report templates, automated workflows using VBA and XML, and trained users. Developed marketing materials and coordinated print production. Used Adobe Creative Suite and CorelDRAW for infographics and interactive forms. Provided technical support and managed production equipment.
Freelance Desktop Publisher / Graphic Designer at Pacific Equity Partner (PEP); WM Consulting; The Sydney Olympic Park Authority (SOPA); Centennial Partners; Roland Berger; TAFE QLD; Estilo Emporio; Barrenjoey Talent and Production
December 31, 2025 - August 17, 2025Providing freelance desktop publishing and graphic design services for various clients, including creation and maintenance of custom templates, visually effective presentations, brochures, and infographics. Supporting marketing materials design and delivering client-specific solutions across multiple brands.
Head of Presentations at Barrenjoey
December 31, 2023 - August 17, 2025Led a Presentation team delivering presentations and collateral under tight deadlines in a dynamic start-up financial services environment. Managed workflow, delivered briefs for contractors, ran training workshops, streamlined procedures, and quality controlled output to ensure adherence to brand guidelines. Managed intranet content and coordinated with Corporate Communications for marketing and social media support.
Senior Desktop Publisher / Graphic Designer at UBS; IPART; AMP Capital; Goldman Sachs; Deutsche Bank; MacQuarrie; ANZ; Westpac; IAG; Kingspan; Minter Ellison; JBA Planning; RPS; Niche Marketing; Atom Aged Care; Eclipse Event Management; Beyond Events
December 31, 2022 - August 17, 2025Managed teams up to 10 Graphics and Production operators, developed and managed team work, ensured quality checking and proofing of documents, supported operators and Word Processing/Graphics Specialists to meet project deadlines. Advised clients on layout and design of presentations, reports, bids, and tenders. Managed multiple projects and maintained client relationships.
Team Manager and Workflow Co-ordinator at Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS); Barclays Capital
December 31, 2011 - August 17, 2025Handled client briefs and advised on best design and layout for Word and PowerPoint documents. Produced and formatted high-end reports and presentations in line with company branding. Created charts and graphics for financial reporting and event presentations. Used Adobe and Corel Draw to design covers, titles, infographics and maps. Managed PowerPoint shows with animations, sound, video and interactive elements.
Microsoft Office and Graphics Specialist (Desktop Publisher) at Merrill Lynch; Deutsche Bank; HSBC; Lazard; Bank of America; Goldman Sachs; ING
December 31, 2009 - August 17, 2025Performed advanced Microsoft Office document formatting, template designing, macro/ribbon customization using VBA, XML and UI Editor. Delivered training and support, managed printing workflows, and used Adobe suite for newsletters, marketing materials, infographics, and interactive forms. Created Excel spreadsheets and charts for financial reporting.
Education
Foundation in Fine Art at Ruth Prowse School of Art
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1991Foundation in Graphic Design and Medium at Ruth Prowse School of Art
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1991Diploma in Photography at Foundation School of Art
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994Diploma in Graphic Medium at Foundation School of Art
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994Diploma in Photography at Foundation School of Art, Cape Town
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994Diploma in Graphic Medium at Foundation School of Art, Cape Town
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994Foundation in Fine Art at Ruth Prowse School of Art
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1991Foundation in Graphic Design and Medium at Ruth Prowse School of Art
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1991Qualifications
Customer Service and Training Workshop Certificate
January 1, 2001 - August 17, 2025How Far Do You Go Proofing Workshop Certificate
January 1, 2001 - August 17, 2025Certificate in Advanced MS Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint
January 1, 2001 - August 17, 2025Certificate in Business Objects 5.0 Reporting
January 1, 1998 - August 17, 2025Advanced QPS and QSL Spec-writing Certificate
January 1, 1995 - August 17, 2025Merit Award and Diploma in Photography
January 1, 1994 - August 17, 2025Customer service and training workshop certificate
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001How far do you go proofing workshop certificate
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001Certificate in Advanced MS Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001Certificate in Business Objects 5.0 Reporting
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998Advanced QPS and QSL Spec-writing Certificate
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995Industry Experience
Financial Services, Professional Services, Government, Education, Media & Entertainment, Other
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