Experience

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  Sse plc

  Feb 2006 - Sept 2015

  Scheduling deputy manager / csa

  Managing office-based teams and liaising with field staff to enhance the customer experience. Designed, documented and tested business improvement programs for sustained growth of the workforce. Composed illustrated business specific documentation and conducted presentations to key business members. Engaged with stakeholders to develop contemporary working programmes and management processes. Proactively managed deadlines, identified areas for improvement and provided sustainable working solutions. Logistical awareness of working schedules, collaborating with office and field based teams to expedite workflows. Show less

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  Nineteen80 design studios

  Feb 2014 - now

  Independent designer

  Outwith my full time employment I endeavour to keep my personal folio up to date and relevant by taking on private commissions as often as possible. I have worked for a number of clients on a wide range of design projects such as developing Corporate Identities and support for new businesses. Undertaken photographic and Design commissions for weddings. Developed brand designs and promotional material for local businesses. Created advertising and promotional designs for events organisers. As well as working for clients I also undertake my own photographic projects as often as possible. My photographic works include, landscape, reportage, astrophotography, urban decay and documentary. Show less

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  Alan hutchison photography

  Nov 2015 - May 2016

  Assistant photographer & graphic designer

  A studio based family, baby and portrait photographer. Dedicated to offering clients a fun, energetic and first class photographic experience that would be remembered for years to come, whilst maintaining the company ethos for being one of Scotland’s most revered studios.• Enhanced business exposure by modernizing and producing new visually appealing promotional materials for marketing.• Co-ordinated and carried out individual and family based photographic shoots.• Pre-production setup of lighting and studio equipment for an effective and seamless customer experience.• Critically analysed photographs during the post-production process utilizing Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.• Facilitated business demands by maintaining schedules and engaged with stakeholders to ensure a fast turnaround for all printed materials. Show less

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  Specialized signs

  Aug 2016 - Jun 2019

  Graphic designer

  Responsible for the production and output of all the businesses printed collateral. Ensuring all work was prepared to a professional industry standard, utilizing some of the latest print software such as Onyx, Print factory and Adobe. A year later I was promoted into a graphics position which allowed me to work closely with senior management, projects teams and a large customer base to ensure a consistent and professional level of design service for our clients. During this time I took on the responsibilities of the senior designer ensuring the daily workflows were maintained, interviewing new members and provided a daily point of contact for all senior management.• Produced high quality external and internal signage for some of the U.K.’s largest commercial and high street businesses. • Liaised with senior management teams to implement new processes and procedures for the direct benefit of the business and clients. • Collaborated with new and existing customers, produced visual proofs, created artwork and prepared print files.• Engaged with project managers and operations team to ensure the timely and efficient production of all artwork.• Designed visually appealing brand collateral, vehicle graphics, signage systems and relevant materials as per the clients brief.• Maintained all large format printing equipment and related design software to ensure a continuous production schedule. Show less

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  Appeal media

  Jun 2019 - now

  • Operations Manager

    Jun 2019 - now

  • Graphic Designer

    Jun 2019 - Apr 2023