Experience

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  News uk

  Nov 2007 - Mar 2008

  Liaising with internal and external contacts to design and produce award-winning print media.Solely designing Money, Driving, Travel, Home sections of the national and international newspaper in addition to working with the team to create the weekly Sport section. Designing and producing supplemental print material, including magazines and brochures for Times Newspapers Limited

  • Designer - The Sunday Times

    Jan 2006 - Mar 2008

  • Designer - The Times

    Nov 2007 - Dec 2007
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  Associated newspapers

  Mar 2008 - Apr 2011

  Producing layout and artwork design to a tight schedule, for daily published print media to a readership of 4 million people. Working alongside the Femail editorial department, as the sole designer to produce stand-out editorial features.

  • Daily Mail - News Layout Artist

    Mar 2008 - Apr 2011

  • Daily Mail - Femail Features Designer

    Mar 2008 - Apr 2011
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  Bluetree group

  May 2011 - now

  Management and coordination of rapid development of a Make to Stock application to supply medical products to the NHS and worldwide. Managing development of the re-platforming of legacy applications to control and improve efficiency of print production. Rebuilding and streamlining web and customer service ordering processes in addition to BAU support. Streamlined business processes through the management of an effective in-house team. Team projects include the creation of automation applications using .NET, MSSQL, SSIS, Enfocus Switch and MS Access. Developing strategies and project plans linked to future growth. Managing resources and prioritising current workload using project planning software. Management of the in-house graphic design and artwork production teams, improving team engagement by defining clear responsibilities. Established a customer service department and telephone sales teams whilst implementing 3CX software to drive efficiencies and cost saving. Business plan consultation & production growth strategy development. Liaising with customers to produce graphic design and artwork layouts for print using Adobe Creative Suite

  • Technology Project Manager

    Jan 2020 - now

  • Core Systems Development Manager

    Jul 2013 - Jan 2020

  • Office Manager

    Oct 2011 - Jul 2013

  • Artwork & Graphic Designer

    May 2011 - Sept 2011