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WRK.

SPT.21—NOW
FREELANCE

Designer

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AUG.16—SPT.21
ADZ CREATIVE
& DIGITAL

Senior Designer

  1. Met with, pitched, presented to and collaborated with many clients including Renault, Nissan, Dacia, Silver Cross, Thwaites, Jones Homes and Shipyard Brewing Co.

  2. Worked collaboratively with and sometimes led the design team on large projects such as Renault Retail Group’s sites, Silver Cross mobile app and Thwaites Group new website.

  3. Implemented a changeover from presenting to clients with printed PDFs to video presentations and digital media.

  4. Introduced prototyping software to the design team and provided training/support.

  5. Only designer to work cross- departmentally, designing and building sites to take strain off the development team when they were too busy.

  6. Set up a photography studio, enabling the company to bring some photography and video jobs in-house rather than outsourcing them.

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SPT.15—JLY.16
BRUNCH MARKETING

Lead Creative

  1. Was responsible for conceptualising, creating and delivering print and digital projects across multiple platforms.

  2. Presented pitched and led meetings with clients, from small companies to large national organisations.

  3. Led the design team, mentored junior designers and held interviews for junior designer positions.

  4. Worked on a large variety of branding and rebranding projects.

  5. Took on the role of developing, as well as designing websites, and built all sites that the company won.

  6. Pitched, won, designed and built a website for 2x boxing world champion, Amir Khan.

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DEC.11—SPT.15
FREELANCE

Designer

  1. Was responsible for managing multiple deadlines for various clients and making sure projects were delivered on time and on budget.

  2. Pitched services, negotiated contracts and worked closely with clients to understand needs and deliver appropriate solutions.

  3. Reviewed all projects and took ownership of quality control to ensure the end product was error-free.

  4. Developed web skills by learning HTML, CSS and front end frameworks.


Multi-disciplinary Senior/Lead Designer with 17+ years experience working with digital agencies, publishers and freelance clients.

I’m a creative thinker with an excellent eye for detail, able to conceptualise and deliver dynamic websites, branding, digital experiences and innovative design solutions. Highly experienced pitching, presenting to, and working with clients at all levels, from startups and local businesses to household name brands.

Tech savvy with a passion for learning, I have an aptitude for mastering new software, tools and concepts, always keeping up to date with emerging design trends and methodologies.

EDU.

GCSE.94—99
NORTH CHADDERTON SCHOOL

Maths.B
English.B
Science.B/B
Media.C
Art.B
IT.C
Technology.C
French.B
Geography.C

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HND.ØØ—Ø2

The Oldham College

HND Music Technology & Production

Distinction

REC.

In my spare time I do lots of things related to music, such as playing guitar and bass in a band, making electronic music and building guitars.

I enjoy many art and design related subjects such as architecture and interior design, designing and building furniture, making abstract art, photography and films.

I also like to spend time reading up on psychology and science as well as physical activites such as exploring the outdoors, hiking and cycling.

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