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I am a qualified and experienced graphic designer with a solid background in both print and online media. I have created high-end brand identities, publications, advertising, and promotional material, successfully completing major projects from start to finish. Building strong relationships with clients and service providers is something I really enjoy.
I am creative and innovative, with experience in running a small business from the ground up. I work well autonomously and also thrive in team environments. I am confident, positive, and always ready to take on new challenges, quickly adapting to any environment or situation.
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Work Experience
Business owner and creator at Creative By Katherine
January 1, 2016 - June 15, 2024Created visual concepts and brand designs for a varied client base including gin distillers and cricket coaches. Produced original artwork and designed repeating patterns for fabrics and wallpapers. Designed and crafted unique jewelry using laser cut bamboo and resin. Managed client briefs and own product range, represented the business at markets and meetings, maintained social media profiles, designed brand identity and print materials, managed a Shopify web store and inventory, liaised with international stockists, and performed product photography for promotional use.
Business owner and creator at Creative By Katherine
January 1, 2016 - June 19, 2024Roles included freelance designer creating visual concepts and individual brand designs for a range of clients, surface pattern designer producing original artwork turned into repeating patterns for fabric and wallpaper, and jewellery designer creating unique jewellery from laser cut bamboo and resin. Duties involved producing high quality work from client briefs or own products, representing the business at markets and meetings across South Australia, managing social media profiles, designing brand identity and organizing print, developing a Shopify-powered web store with inventory management, liaising with international stockists, and undertaking product photography for social media and website. Achievements included numerous satisfied clients, international surface pattern design licence in USA for childrens pyjamas, international jewellery stockists in USA and Japan, multiple local and national jewellery stockists, and successful profitable business operation from conception.
Graphic Designer, Publications at National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2014Designed publications, brochures, leaflets, and promotional material, prepared documents for publishing and intranet/public release, liaised with printing houses, authors, and service providers. Managed NHMRC publicity materials, contributed to policy development, and photographed events including Parliamentary Breakfasts and Excellence Awards. Successfully completed all publication design requirements within budget and timelines, working on major projects like annual reports, strategic plans, and award invitations.
Graphic Designer, Publications at National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2014Designed publications, covers, brochures, leaflets, and promotional materials. Prepared documents for publishing and public release including desktopping. Managed print quotes, liaised with printing houses and authors, and checked proofs. Handled intranet site materials. Assisted publicity management including liaison with writers, editors, printers, and distribution coordination. Provided advice to service providers and stakeholders. Contributed to policy development and communications projects. Key achievements include timely completion of publication design within budget, work on annual reports and strategic plans, excellence awards, and event photography at significant NHMRC events in Canberra.
Advertising Designer, Yellow Pages at Sensis
January 1, 2008 - July 1, 2008Created high-quality, informational, speculative advertisements that supported marketing branding and communication solutions across Sensis products. Delivered relevant content for customers through visually impactful, information-rich concepts achieving high productivity and accuracy, and successfully secured additional advertising space sales.
Advertising Designer, Yellow Pages at Sensis
January 1, 2008 - July 1, 2008Created high-quality, information-rich speculative advertisements to support customer marketing, branding, and communication solutions. Helped customers deliver relevant content through standout designs. Achievements included consistently achieving accuracy and productivity targets and selling additional advertising space with customer-focused graphic design.
Graphic Designer, National Trade Marketing Department at Hardy Wine Company
July 1, 2006 - September 30, 2007Developed state and national promotional materials from concept to final production. Organized and implemented monthly marketing requirements for national trade meetings. Redesigned and updated national price books. Designed sponsorship and promotional materials for major events including the 2007 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix and the Cirque Du Soleil national tour.
Graphic Designer, National Trade Marketing Department at Hardy Wine Company
July 1, 2006 - September 30, 2007Developed state-based and national promotional material from concept to final product. Organized national trade marketing state meetings. Redesigned and updated national price books including the company's premium portfolio. Successfully designed sponsorship and promotional material for 2007 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix and national Cirque Du Soleil tour.
Contract Graphic Designer at Precision Labels/Labelmakers
February 1, 2006 - July 1, 2006Redesigned the corporate identity merging three companies under the Labelmakers brand. Developed a modern corporate look from concept to finished product. Managed signage and corporate stationery printing for five Australian sites.
Contract Graphic Designer at Precision Labels/Labelmakers
February 1, 2006 - July 1, 2006Redesigned corporate identity merging three companies under one name. Developed new, modern branding from concept to finished product. Managed signage for offices and printing of all corporate stationery across five sites in Australia.
Education
Bachelor of Arts at University of South Australia
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011Bachelor of Visual Communication at University of South Australia
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011SACE Stage 1 and 2 at Seymour College
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003Bachelor of Arts (Multimedia) at University of South Australia
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010Bachelor of Visual Communication (Graphic Design) at University of South Australia
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008SACE Stage 1 and 2 at Seymour College
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003Qualifications
Industry Experience
Retail, Consumer Goods, Government, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
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