I have many years experience of graphic design, having worked on both an employed and freelance basis. My most recent experience is as a Marketing and Graphic Design officer at Sport Birmingham. I this role I have had sole responsibility for the production of digital graphics and printed marketing collateral. This has included overseeing and maintaining the organisations website, include ensuring all imagery and graphics are kept continually updated. I have also been responsible for the design and an implementation of email and social media marketing campaigns. My freelance work has included commissions for the University of Birmingham and Birmingham Botanical Gardens. I have good all round knowledge of key Adobe CC applications including advanced expertise in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premier Pro and After Effects motion graphics. I have an in depth understanding of graphic communication principles and theory, solving design problems, visual communication, typography, colour, illustration, photography and video production.

John Gage

I have many years experience of graphic design, having worked on both an employed and freelance basis. My most recent experience is as a Marketing and Graphic Design officer at Sport Birmingham. I this role I have had sole responsibility for the production of digital graphics and printed marketing collateral. This has included overseeing and maintaining the organisations website, include ensuring all imagery and graphics are kept continually updated. I have also been responsible for the design and an implementation of email and social media marketing campaigns. My freelance work has included commissions for the University of Birmingham and Birmingham Botanical Gardens. I have good all round knowledge of key Adobe CC applications including advanced expertise in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premier Pro and After Effects motion graphics. I have an in depth understanding of graphic communication principles and theory, solving design problems, visual communication, typography, colour, illustration, photography and video production.

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I have many years experience of graphic design, having worked on both an employed and freelance basis. My most recent experience is as a Marketing and Graphic Design officer at Sport Birmingham. I this role I have had sole responsibility for the production of digital graphics and printed marketing collateral. This has included overseeing and maintaining the organisations website, include ensuring all imagery and graphics are kept continually updated. I have also been responsible for the design and an implementation of email and social media marketing campaigns. My freelance work has included commissions for the University of Birmingham and Birmingham Botanical Gardens. I have good all round knowledge of key Adobe CC applications including advanced expertise in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premier Pro and After Effects motion graphics. I have an in depth understanding of graphic communication principles and theory, solving design problems, visual communication, typography, colour, illustration, photography and video production.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Digital Marketing and Graphic Design Officer at Sport Birmingham
August 2, 2022 - Present
Current role responsible for communications, editorial and distribution of the Sport Birmingham e-newsletter (Mailchimp and Ark Flux). Creates written and visual content for social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube); copy and graphic design/infographics; photo editing; campaign planning and launching campaigns for sporting events and project delivery; marketing analysis and insights; website CMS (WordPress). Liaises with clients, contractors and industry professionals; IT competencies including Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Office 365. Produces marketing collateral for e- newsletters and social channels and coordinates with print vendors for brochures, flyers, posters and branding materials.

Education

MADip Arch (2.1) at University of Cambridge (Cantab)
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026

Qualifications

A-Levels (Art A, History of Art B, Maths & Statistics B)
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026
GCSE (9 A/B grades including Maths and English)
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026
Level 2 Award in Graphic Design (Graphic and CAD)
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2023
Advanced Adobe Illustrator
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2022
Advanced Adobe InDesign
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2022
Level 2 Certificate in Computer Aided Design - AutoCAD
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
CCA Level 1 Certificate in HTML and CSS
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2023
Level 3 Award in the Principles of Coding
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2023
Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Online and Offline Marketing
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2022
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing Certificate (Google Garage)
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2022

Industry Experience

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