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I have been creating solutions for all kinds of projects since finishing my studies in Furniture Design. My career has taken me on a journey to different countries, allowing me to work for big global companies, startups, and established family businesses. I want to bring this experience to you and create something valuable! My management and leadership skills have been fine-tuned by working in very competitive environments, leading teams of more than 20 people both in agency settings and in-house. I build autonomous teams that perform well under stress by giving clear directions and providing expert guidance whenever needed.…I have been creating solutions for all kinds of projects since finishing my studies in Furniture Design. My career has taken me on a journey to different countries, allowing me to work for big global companies, startups, and established family businesses. I want to bring this experience to you and create something valuable! My management and leadership skills have been fine-tuned by working in very competitive environments, leading teams of more than 20 people both in agency settings and in-house. I build autonomous teams that perform well under stress by giving clear directions and providing expert guidance whenever needed.

Gareth David Simpson

Graphic Designer, Brand Designer, Web Designer, +2

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I have been creating solutions for all kinds of projects since finishing my studies in Furniture Design. My career has taken me on a journey to different countries, allowing me to work for big global companies, startups, and established family businesses. I want to bring this experience to you and create something valuable! My management and leadership skills have been fine-tuned by working in very competitive environments, leading teams of more than 20 people both in agency settings and in-house. I build autonomous teams that perform well under stress by giving clear directions and providing expert guidance whenever needed.…I have been creating solutions for all kinds of projects since finishing my studies in Furniture Design. My career has taken me on a journey to different countries, allowing me to work for big global companies, startups, and established family businesses. I want to bring this experience to you and create something valuable! My management and leadership skills have been fine-tuned by working in very competitive environments, leading teams of more than 20 people both in agency settings and in-house. I build autonomous teams that perform well under stress by giving clear directions and providing expert guidance whenever needed.

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I have been creating solutions for all kinds of projects since finishing my studies in Furniture Design. My career has taken me on a journey to different countries, allowing me to work for big global companies, startups, and established family businesses. I want to bring this experience to you and create something valuable!

My management and leadership skills have been fine-tuned by working in very competitive environments, leading teams of more than 20 people both in agency settings and in-house. I build autonomous teams that perform well under stress by giving clear directions and providing expert guidance whenever needed.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Italian

Fluent

French

Intermediate

Work Experience

Branding, Graphics, Web Design, Social Marketing, Event & Project Management at Freelance / Various Clients

January 1, 2005 - Present

From 2005 onwards, worked in London and Italy providing graphic and communications design, web creation and online marketing, brand and concept development, strategic design analysis and trade show stand design. Managed sales, business development, project management, client accounts, and budgeting for projects with various pricing models. Developed web campaigns, brand identities, marketing campaigns, operational manuals, and event management including trade shows for high-profile clients like City of London Police, Rothenberger, Messer Group, and University of Padua.

Branding & Concept Development Manager at Elior UK

December 31, 2005 - September 5, 2025

Worked within the business development sector as a client-facing account handler and project manager for re-branding facility services. Managed budgets ranging from £4,000 to £650,000 for contracts up to £10,000,000. Personally presented design and branding concepts to clients during tenders and final sales pitches. Clients included Ministry of Defence, Accenture, NHS, Bank of England, Apple, and Vodafone.

Brand Development Manager at Caffe Nero Plc

December 31, 2001 - September 5, 2025

Managed projects including interiors and construction developments averaging 4 per month, brand management, training and recruitment, promotion and product placement, location and product development.

Brand Development Manager at McCoys Coffee Ltd

December 31, 1999 - September 5, 2025

Handled project management, training, recruitment, new business development, marketing and design management, financial auditing and operational control.

Stage Designer at Théâtre Toursky, Marseille, France

December 31, 1998 - September 5, 2025

Worked on stage builds and provided technical assistance during performances in a large theatre hosting international music, comedy and drama productions.

Client Liaison & Coursier at Express Lux, Paris, France

December 31, 1996 - September 5, 2025

Delivered goods for fashion shoots, music demos, film reels and events for high-profile clients including Jean Paul Gaultier, Chanel, Canal+ and RFI.

Cluster Manager / Partner at McCoys Coffee Ltd

December 31, 1995 - September 5, 2025

Joint venture developing a new coffee brand in Northern England, managing operational responsibility for a £650,000 turnover with brand design, marketing, product placement and budget forecasting. Sold locations to Costa Coffee after three years for £1.2 million.