I'm a dedicated Graphic and Web Designer with over 10 years of experience helping brands stand out through cohesive visuals across print and digital platforms. I blend creative concepting with practical project management, delivering on-brand designs that drive engagement and sales. I thrive on collaborating with clients and teams to turn ideas into polished visuals. My background spans small business ownership, marketing support, and administrative roles, enabling me to balance creative work with organisational efficiency and timely delivery.

Karoline De Oliveira Souza

I'm a dedicated Graphic and Web Designer with over 10 years of experience helping brands stand out through cohesive visuals across print and digital platforms. I blend creative concepting with practical project management, delivering on-brand designs that drive engagement and sales. I thrive on collaborating with clients and teams to turn ideas into polished visuals. My background spans small business ownership, marketing support, and administrative roles, enabling me to balance creative work with organisational efficiency and timely delivery.

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I’m a dedicated Graphic and Web Designer with over 10 years of experience helping brands stand out through cohesive visuals across print and digital platforms. I blend creative concepting with practical project management, delivering on-brand designs that drive engagement and sales. I thrive on collaborating with clients and teams to turn ideas into polished visuals.

My background spans small business ownership, marketing support, and administrative roles, enabling me to balance creative work with organisational efficiency and timely delivery.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Trade Designer at Panorama Kitchens Furnishings
August 1, 2024 - Present
Responsible for builders file management & organisation, tender kitchen quotations (including extras and client pricing), and designing/editting standard kitchen plans from architects' drawings. Creates detailed visual product presentations, maintains RAMs and insurance up to date, and manages site colour choices and builder call-offs.
Graphic & Website Designer / Business Owner at KOS Designs
July 1, 2014 - Present
Owner/operator of a graphic and web design business. Responsibilities include branding, cohesive visual identity development, client brief interpretation, web layout/design, print and digital collateral, market research, and delivering on-brand marketing materials across platforms (including multiple client projects and web-based applications).
Cleaning Supervisor at JPC – Samsic
September 1, 2023 - October 24, 2025
Trained new employees on procedures, cleaning agents, and COVID-19 protocols. Supervised a team of 13, ensured compliance with company standards, and supported operations to maintain client satisfaction. Also contributed to design/layout of printed materials and marketing visuals.
Asset Manager at Logix Aero
July 1, 2024 - October 24, 2025
Managed information on engines available for lease, followed up lease inquiries, coordinated with finance for invoicing, maintained asset data in the system, managed post-lease inspections, and ensured compliance with airworthiness and documentation requirements.
Administration Assistant at CasaLondres
March 1, 2021 - October 24, 2025
Answered phones, scheduled meetings and travel, managed calendars for two office personnel, maintained spreadsheets, organized records, supported marketing projects, and provided general administrative support.
Sales Assistant Supervisor & Digital Marketing at BargainShopUK
March 1, 2023 - October 24, 2025
Led onboarding and recruitment processes, ensured policy compliance, resolved employee relations issues, and supported marketing with graphic design assets to grow the customer base. Collaborated with Graphic Design to create on-brand visuals and marketing materials.
Trade Designer at Panorama Kitchens Furnishings
August 1, 2024 - Present
Builders file management & organisation; Fusion Designs knowledge; responsible for tender kitchen quotations and client pricing; extensive knowledge of existing customers' designs & costing; managing designs and editing standard kitchen plans via architects drawings; designing detailed visual product presentations; liaising with clients by phone and email; ensuring RAMs and insurances are up to date; managing builders call-offs and updating colour choices sheet.
Cleaning Supervisor at JPC – Samsic
September 1, 2023 - October 27, 2025
Trained new employees on procedures; supervised cleaning team of 13; maintained service delivery to contractual standards; built strong team relations; delegated tasks; assisted senior management; handled employee disputes; used Adobe InDesign to create visuals; designed on-brand marketing materials.
Asset Manager at Logix Aero
July 1, 2024 - October 27, 2025
Provided information to customers of engines available for lease; followed up lease enquiries; coordinated new leases including PO, lease agreement, insurance certificate; maintained DataManager; managed post-lease inspections and MROs; assisted finance with overdue payments; ensured airworthiness requirements; coordinated with internal departments for on-time delivery; supported graphic design projects.
Administration Assistant at CasaLondres
March 1, 2021 - October 27, 2025
Answered calls, scheduled meetings, managed calendars for two office personnel; created and maintained spreadsheets; improved meeting efficiency with agendas; managed daily calendar; organized files and records; provided administrative support and client communications.
Sales Assistant Supervisor & Digital Marketing at BargainShopUK
March 1, 2023 - October 27, 2025
Streamlined onboarding; managed recruitment processes; implemented compliant tools; assessed needs; resolved employee relations; supervised team of 8; created and implemented on-brand marketing designs; collaborated with Graphic Design on campaigns; produced design assets (logos, letterheads, brochures).
Graphic & Website Designer at KOS Designs
July 1, 2014 - Present
Owner of Instagram portfolio; built corporate brands; designed cohesive logos, letterheads; developed design packages; used Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for high-quality images; created trend boards, color palettes, and web layouts; worked with clients to define marketing and design vision; produced content for online platforms and web-based applications; managed projects and ensured brand adherence.

Education

BTEC IT Level 3 at Chelmsford College
January 1, 2015 - October 24, 2025
Ascentis Level 1 Award in Managing Personal Finance at Chelmsford College
January 1, 2014 - October 24, 2025
Mathematics GCSE at Bethnal Green Technology College
January 1, 2012 - October 24, 2025
Portuguese GCSE at Bethnal Green Technology College
January 1, 2012 - October 24, 2025
Business GCSE at Bethnal Green Technology College
January 1, 2012 - October 24, 2025
Music GCSE at Bethnal Green Technology College
January 1, 2012 - October 24, 2025
Art and Design GCSE at Bethnal Green Technology College
January 1, 2012 - October 24, 2025
Science GCSE at Bethnal Green Technology College
January 1, 2012 - October 24, 2025
OCR Level 2: Key Skill in Improving Own Learning and Performance at Bethnal Green Technology College
January 1, 2012 - October 24, 2025
BTEC IT Level 3 at Chelmsford College
January 1, 2015 - October 27, 2025
Ascentis Level 1 Award in Managing Personal Finance at Chelmsford College
January 1, 2014 - October 27, 2025
Mathematics GCSE at Bethnal Green Technology College
January 1, 2012 - October 27, 2025
Portuguese GCSE at Bethnal Green Technology College
January 1, 2012 - October 27, 2025
Business GCSE at Bethnal Green Technology College
January 1, 2012 - October 27, 2025
Music GCSE at Bethnal Green Technology College
January 1, 2012 - October 27, 2025
Art and Design GCSE at Bethnal Green Technology College
January 1, 2012 - October 27, 2025
Science GCSE at Bethnal Green Technology College
January 1, 2012 - October 27, 2025
OCR Level 2: Key Skill in Improving Own Learning and Performance at Bethnal Green Technology College
January 1, 2012 - October 27, 2025

Qualifications

BTEC IT Level 3
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025
Ascentis Level 1 Award in Managing Personal Finance
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025
OCR Level 2: Key Skill in Improving Own Learning and Performance
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Education