Creative and authentic Graphic Designer with a strong foundation in illustration, digital design and visual communication. With a BA (Hons) in Illustration and extensive experience producing digital learning assets, social media graphics, internal communications, and branded content. Skilled across design software including Adobe Creative Cloud and Articulate Rise. I bring a thoughtful, people‑centred approach to design, transforming complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals. I thoroughly enjoy bringing hand-drawn illustration and artwork into my design projects, allowing a uniqueness to my creative work. Passionate about storytelling, brand identity and creating meaningful, accessible design that resonates with diverse audiences. As a passionate workplace wellbeing advocate and qualified Mental Health First Aider, I place wellbeing, engagement and inclusive leadership at the heart of my work. I design and deliver learning, coaching and wellbeing interventions across private, public and charity sectors, and enjoy turning complex information into practical, people-centric solutions.

Monica Anstead-Chapman

Creative and authentic Graphic Designer with a strong foundation in illustration, digital design and visual communication. With a BA (Hons) in Illustration and extensive experience producing digital learning assets, social media graphics, internal communications, and branded content. Skilled across design software including Adobe Creative Cloud and Articulate Rise. I bring a thoughtful, people‑centred approach to design, transforming complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals. I thoroughly enjoy bringing hand-drawn illustration and artwork into my design projects, allowing a uniqueness to my creative work. Passionate about storytelling, brand identity and creating meaningful, accessible design that resonates with diverse audiences. As a passionate workplace wellbeing advocate and qualified Mental Health First Aider, I place wellbeing, engagement and inclusive leadership at the heart of my work. I design and deliver learning, coaching and wellbeing interventions across private, public and charity sectors, and enjoy turning complex information into practical, people-centric solutions.

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Creative and authentic Graphic Designer with a strong foundation in illustration, digital design and visual communication. With a BA (Hons) in Illustration and extensive experience producing digital learning assets, social media graphics, internal communications, and branded content. Skilled across design software including Adobe Creative Cloud and Articulate Rise.

I bring a thoughtful, people‑centred approach to design, transforming complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals. I thoroughly enjoy bringing hand-drawn illustration and artwork into my design projects, allowing a uniqueness to my creative work. Passionate about storytelling, brand identity and creating meaningful, accessible design that resonates with diverse audiences.

As a passionate workplace wellbeing advocate and qualified Mental Health First Aider, I place wellbeing, engagement and inclusive leadership at the heart of my work. I design and deliver learning, coaching and wellbeing interventions across private, public and charity sectors, and enjoy turning complex information into practical, people-centric solutions.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Training Design Consultant at PeopleUnboxed
July 1, 2025 - Present
Remote role within the Design and Branding team, delivering eLearning and digital design solutions; contributed to policy writing and the creation of a new eLearning suite; topics included HR processes, employee relations, emotional intelligence, mental health and wellbeing, and leadership essentials.
People & Wellbeing Business Partner – Equity and Learning lead at MHFA England
January 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Provided trusted HR business partnering across directorates; led equity and inclusion projects; launched an Equity Champion network; produced and analysed data to inform People strategy; designed and delivered learning interventions to improve engagement and wellbeing; supported employee relations and policy training.
Senior HR, Mental Health & Wellbeing Consultant & Trainer at Mental Health UK / RMI
June 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
HR and wellbeing consultancy to employers; advised on policy, culture and HR best practices; specialised in workplace mental health and wellbeing; developed bespoke wellbeing products and training; conducted surveys and focus groups and provided coaching and coaching reports.
CIPD Skills Coach HR and L&D at Babington
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Remote coaching and mentoring for adult learners pursuing CIPD HR and L&D qualifications; delivered coaching frameworks, webinars, inductions and learning content; marked CIPD assessments and maintained stakeholder relationships.
HR and L&D Coach at Lifetime Training
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Inspiring, motivational coach and mentor providing professional guidance to support adult learners through CIPD HR & L&D qualifications; delivered webinars, learning content and end-point assessment support; designed and delivered interactive course content.
HR Advisor at EDF
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
First-line HR inquiries; policy guidance to managers and employees; absence management, health & wellbeing, occupational health, disciplinary matters; produced engaging intranet communications; involved in wellbeing strategy and policy development.
HR Generalist at East Sussex College Group
July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021
HR coordination for approximately 1,500 employees across three sites; recruitment, induction toolkit development; supported People Strategy and wellbeing initiatives; Mental Health & Wellbeing Champion; contributed to policy and process improvements.
Store Manager at Hotel Chocolat Eastbourne
October 1, 2017 - July 1, 2019
Opened a new store; led recruitment, onboarding, health and safety, training and compliance; improved employee engagement and store performance; led conflict resolution and policy development.
Retail Coach, Leadership & Management at Learndirect
June 1, 2017 - October 1, 2017
Coached and mentored retail management apprentices; managed corporate accounts; delivered engaging training sessions; designed course content for HR/L&D modules; supported assessments and client relationships.
Store Manager / Sales Manager, Area HR Admin at Boots the Chemist
September 1, 2007 - June 1, 2017
Led HR activities across multiple stores; trained managers in HR best practices; managed absence, disciplinary, grievance and redundancy processes; supported store closures and redeployment; recruitment and onboarding; training and induction materials.
Senior Consultant & Trainer at Mental Health UK / RMI
June 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024
HR, mental health & wellbeing consultancy; produced wellbeing materials; delivered training; wrote website content; created accessible visuals.
CIPD Skills Coach HR and L&D at Lifetime Training
June 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Designed and informed interactive digital course content for virtual learning platforms; created engaging webinar materials and learning resources; ensured content was accessible and aligned with objectives.
Store Manager at Hotel Chocolat (Eastbourne)
June 1, 2017 - July 31, 2019
Managed store launch and operations; recruited/onboarded staff; developed training and induction materials.

Education

BA (Hons) Illustration at University College for the Creative Arts (formerly Kent Institute of Art & Design)
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
HND Graphic Design and Illustration at University College for the Creative Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design and Illustration at Sussex Downs College
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
CIPD Level 5 Diploma in Human Resources Management at CIPD
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
IOSH Working Safely at Health and Safety
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Mental Health First Aider at Mental Health First Aid England
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Suicide First Aid Lite at National Centre for Suicide Prevention Education and Training
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2025
BA (Hons) Degree Illustration at University College for the Creative Arts (formerly Kent Institute of Art & Design)
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026
HND Graphic Design and Illustration at University College for the Creative Arts
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026
BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design and Illustration at Sussex Downs College
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026

Qualifications

CIPD Level 5 Diploma in Human Resources Management
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Mental Health First Aider
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Suicide First Aid Lite
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2025
CIPD Level 5 Diploma in Human Resources Management
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026
CIPD Associate member
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026
Mental Health First Aider - Mental Health First Aid England
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026
Suicide First Aid Lite - National Centre for Suicide Prevention Education and Training
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026
IOSH Working Safely - Health and Safety
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026
Prevent Safeguarding Training – DFE/GOV.UK
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026
NSPCC Safer Recruitment
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026
Food Safety Level 2 - Food Standards Agency
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Healthcare, Software & Internet