Derron Rafter

Experience

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  Worksop Guardian Newspaper

  Sept 1985 - Jun 1988

  Junior Graphic Designer

  Part of Linney's Newspaper Group, I was very fortunate to be introduced to Apple Macs in 1985 when they first arrived in the UK.

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  Nottingham Evening Post

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1995

  Pre-press Systems Manager

  In 1988 I applied for a role as Junior Graphic Designer (23yrs old) at the Nottingham Evening Post. I had two years previous Apple Mac, experience, which enabled a rapid career progression. Implemented the pivotal Design Studio change from Analogue to Digital culminating in a fully Networked digital Apple Mac Design Studio supporting 20 Graphic Designers. Developed a comprehensive understanding of Apple Mac computers and how they integrate in a PC dominant world. Managed the Digital Output of the pre-press department and was promoted to Pre-press systems Manager in 1993. Show less

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  Loughborough University

  Aug 1995 - Aug 2000

  Studio Manager

  Managing a team of Award Winning Designers. Responsible for total budget for print & advertising for the University. Implemented the new University Corporate Identity.

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  W&G Baird Ltd

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2005

  Sales Executive
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  Heanorgate Printing

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2009

  Sales Director
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  W&G Baird Ltd

  Nov 2009 - Oct 2021

  W&G Baird Ltd - Renowned Printers for over 150 YearsEst. 1862

  • UK Business Development Director

    Nov 2009 - Oct 2021

  • UK Business Development Director

    Nov 2009 - Oct 2021
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  WHITEWATER PRINT MEDIA LIMITED

  Oct 2021 - now

  Director

  Whitewater Print Media. The Nottingham Print experts have been curating printed products for 15 years and have four decades of print and graphics industry experience.Working with Whitewater Print Media adds a little 'je ne sais quoi' to your business.We exceed all expectations in important areas;​Competitive PricesBrand enhancing qualityUnrivalled product knowledgeRenowned for On-time delivery