Curriculum Vitae

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Professional experience

Self-Employed/Freelance Designer
November 2005 — Present
Since November 2005 I have been working tirelessly on a broad mix of exciting projects. These include large long-term commissions, design and consultancy work for start-up businesses and established businesses alike.

I am very proud to have been appointed as a call-off designer for Cadw, the Welsh Assembly Government's historic environment division. Working closely with the Cadw Publications Unit I help produce corporate and promotional materials for Cadw.

I have also been assisting Sequence, Wales' largest Internet services agency on a freelance basis, working on a number of their high-profile projects.

Senior Designer, Staziker Jones Design Consultants
February 2000 — October 2005
Staziker Jones at the time were a small concern with big ambitions. After joining the founding partners (Ceri & Leigh) as a Junior Designer I rapidly improved both my design skills and understanding of the commercial design industry as the company grew and prospered. Throughout my career at Staziker Jones I was responsible for the day-to-day activities of a busy design studio. Whilst initially working closely with Ceri & Leigh, I was soon working independently, handling large projects from initial brief through to final delivery and dealing directly with clients and suppliers. I became the Senior Designer at Staziker Jones and led a team of three other multi-disciplined designers.

My creative skills, awareness and understanding of production techniques for both online and offline media were a great asset in the smooth running of a busy studio, producing high-quality solutions to a variety of clientele.

Designer, Meridian Design
September 1999 — February 2000
Meridian Design were in the process of expanding their design services when I joined the team. Primarily offering a reprographics facility to the print industry, they had a growing design portfolio. During my time in university and higher education I had made a proactive effort to learn more about the design trade and print production techniques — working in a local printers during holidays etc. This being my first full-time job, I was keen for my education in design to continue.

Whilst at Meridian I was able to increase my knowledge and understanding of print production. This was an invaluable experience which has benefited me no-end in my career since.

Education

University of Wales Institute Cardiff (UWIC)
September 1998 — July 1999
Ba (Hons) Graphic Communication 2:1
An innovative course in graphic communication which encompassed a broad range of media and integrated theory and practice. The course was appropriate for students who were interested in the designer as a communicator rather than the designer as a salesperson.

University of Wales Institute Cardiff (UWIC)
September 1996 — July 1998
HND Graphic Communication
A 2 year HND course in graphic communication which if successful, students would be allowed on to the degree top-up course.

Glamorgan Centre for Art & Design
September 1995 — July 1996
BTEC National Diploma in Foundation Studies
The Foundation course gave me the chance to take my first steps in my training as a professional designer. The foundation year provided me with a strong base from which to begin a degree course in design. I gained experience in a range of design disciplines that allowed me to make informed decisions about my future in design.

Ysgol Gyfun Llanhari (Welsh language school)
September 1988 — July 1995
A Level and GCSE education

Key skills

• Bilingual (Welsh/English)
• Highly creative
• Focused and experienced team leader
• Over 6 years experience of dealing directly with client and suppliers throughout the lifespan of a project
• Proven experience of presenting concepts to a high-level
• Experience in systematically managing staff, budgets, schedules and several projects side-by-side
• Totally at ease working on Macintosh or PC platforms
• Fluent understanding of current web, email and interactive trends and technologies
• Ability to take a brief from initial client meeting to final delivery
• Fully literate in all mainstream design packages
• Experienced artworker
• Experience in creating online, offline and printed material that is DDA compliant for clients including the Arts Council of Wales, Cadw, WDA and Welsh Assembly Government