Experience

West Buckland School, co-ed day and boarding school for 3-18 year olds in North Devon

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of External Relations

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  North Devon, England I am thrilled to be serving as the Director of External Relations at West Buckland School, a thriving and innovative independent school in beautiful North Devon, England. As a specialist in crafting meaningful brands and growing businesses through thoughtful design, I bring a unique perspective to my role at West Buckland School. I believe that every brand has its own story to tell, and I am passionate about helping the school share its compelling narrative with the wider… Show more I am thrilled to be serving as the Director of External Relations at West Buckland School, a thriving and innovative independent school in beautiful North Devon, England. As a specialist in crafting meaningful brands and growing businesses through thoughtful design, I bring a unique perspective to my role at West Buckland School. I believe that every brand has its own story to tell, and I am passionate about helping the school share its compelling narrative with the wider community. My mission as Director of External Relations is to strengthen the school's reputation, build relationships with stakeholders, and increase engagement with the wider community. I firmly believe that education is one of the most powerful tools we have for creating positive change in the world, and I am committed to ensuring that every student who comes through our doors has the tools and support they need to achieve their full potential. At West Buckland School, I work closely with a talented team to create a vibrant and engaging environment that fosters a love of learning and a passion for personal growth. Whether we are showcasing our world-class facilities, highlighting the achievements of our students and staff, or forging partnerships with local businesses and organisations, we are always looking for new and innovative ways to showcase the school's excellence. If you are interested in learning more about West Buckland School or have ideas on how we can collaborate, I would love to connect with you. Let's work together to make West Buckland School an even greater success! Show less



Barr Media

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-founder + Creative Director

  • Jan 2020 - Mar 2023

  Bideford, England, United Kingdom We help start, grow and scale online businesses. Designing and building beautiful brands, websites and products for small to medium-sized companies. Specialising in bespoke websites, software, apps and digital marketing. • Manage the creative process from concept to completion • Translate marketing objectives into clear creative strategies • Work closely with multidisciplinary project teams • Lead and direct the creative team in the production of all marketing collateral •… Show more We help start, grow and scale online businesses. Designing and building beautiful brands, websites and products for small to medium-sized companies. Specialising in bespoke websites, software, apps and digital marketing. • Manage the creative process from concept to completion • Translate marketing objectives into clear creative strategies • Work closely with multidisciplinary project teams • Lead and direct the creative team in the production of all marketing collateral • Ensure visual communication and brand standards are met • Oversee client pitches and proposals • Review work, troubleshoot and provide feedback to creative teams • Remain actively involved in hiring and training creative staff • Manage and cultivate the career development of the creative team members Show less



THE 2 MINUTE FOUNDATION

• United Kingdom
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Designer

  • Jan 2009 - Jul 2022

  Devon & Cornwall Charity number: 1185614 Home of #2minutebeachclean, #2minutelitterpick, #2minutestreetclean, #2minutesolution • Developing initial creative strategies and driving creative development through final output. • Coordinates a clear and consistent brand identity across social, email and website. • Ensures all work stays on time, on budget and on strategy. • Work on multiple design projects from conception to completion in accordance with deadlines following internal briefs. •… Show more Charity number: 1185614 Home of #2minutebeachclean, #2minutelitterpick, #2minutestreetclean, #2minutesolution • Developing initial creative strategies and driving creative development through final output. • Coordinates a clear and consistent brand identity across social, email and website. • Ensures all work stays on time, on budget and on strategy. • Work on multiple design projects from conception to completion in accordance with deadlines following internal briefs. • Developing, managing, and overseeing the ideas and projects of the creative team (as the charity grows). • Conceptualises and compiles inspirational visuals to demonstrate core creative vision. • Planning and overseeing photo and video shoots for the campaigns. • Ensures all aspects of creative jobs stay on-trend, original and imaginative. • Selecting external suppliers when necessary. Show less



Tigerplum Design

• Owner + Creative Director

  • 2014 - Jan 2020

  Littleham, Bideford, Devon Tigerplum Design is my individually run design studio. I specialise in crafting meaningful brands and thoughtful web design solutions for small to medium sized businesses, start-ups, individuals and fellow creative agencies. Whilst I’m flying solo at Tigerplum, I work within a strong network of other talented freelance designers, programmers and creative specialists – which helps keep the studio small and nimble. Below are just some of the things I get involved in, with an extensive… Show more Tigerplum Design is my individually run design studio. I specialise in crafting meaningful brands and thoughtful web design solutions for small to medium sized businesses, start-ups, individuals and fellow creative agencies. Whilst I’m flying solo at Tigerplum, I work within a strong network of other talented freelance designers, programmers and creative specialists – which helps keep the studio small and nimble. Below are just some of the things I get involved in, with an extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite: • Identity and branding • Web design • Social media • Artworking projects ready for print • Art directing photo shoots • Liaising directly with clients plus managing deadlines and client expectations • Complete project management • Work on multiple design projects from conception to completion in accordance with deadlines following internal briefs • Managing freelance Graphic Designers on creation and execution of additional projects Show less



Kameleon Group

• United Kingdom
• Marketing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Director

  • 2011 - 2014

  Barnstaple, Devon Working with companies all over the UK and Europe developing tailormade solutions through bespoke websites, marketing campaigns and data management workflows. My role at Kameleon meant that I was responsible for all visual output. I managed the creative team to make sure that the designs we produced worked for our clients’ websites and online marketing. Although we did produce some print media, the digital sector was our main focus. Confidently and effectively designing and… Show more Working with companies all over the UK and Europe developing tailormade solutions through bespoke websites, marketing campaigns and data management workflows. My role at Kameleon meant that I was responsible for all visual output. I managed the creative team to make sure that the designs we produced worked for our clients’ websites and online marketing. Although we did produce some print media, the digital sector was our main focus. Confidently and effectively designing and managing the delivery of digital projects that require ongoing communication with clients. Managing the workflow of the studio, making sure deadlines were met whilst supporting the design team. Show less



Mother

• Belgium
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Career break taken to raise family

  • 2010 - 2011

  Devon Outside of work I’m lead creative in my two most important projects to date: my fabulous boys (with a little help from my husband of course). And living in North Devon means we spend lots of time at the beach and mucking about in the countryside – and feeling very lucky to live in such a beautiful place. Just some of my duties (to name a few) • Household CEO • Non-TV Activity Coordinator • English Language Educator • Playground Paramedic • Search & Rescue: Small Plastic… Show more Outside of work I’m lead creative in my two most important projects to date: my fabulous boys (with a little help from my husband of course). And living in North Devon means we spend lots of time at the beach and mucking about in the countryside – and feeling very lucky to live in such a beautiful place. Just some of my duties (to name a few) • Household CEO • Non-TV Activity Coordinator • English Language Educator • Playground Paramedic • Search & Rescue: Small Plastic Pieces Unit • Toy Repair Specialist • Personal Shopper • Art Critic ;) Show less

• Owner / Creative Director

  • 2006 - 2010

  Devon Tigerplum Design is my individually run design studio. I specialise in crafting meaningful brands and thoughtful web design solutions for small to medium sized businesses, start-ups, individuals and fellow creative agencies. Whilst I’m flying solo at Tigerplum, I work within a strong network of other talented freelance designers, programmers and creative specialists – which helps keep the studio small and nimble. Below are just some of the things I get involved in, with an extensive… Show more Tigerplum Design is my individually run design studio. I specialise in crafting meaningful brands and thoughtful web design solutions for small to medium sized businesses, start-ups, individuals and fellow creative agencies. Whilst I’m flying solo at Tigerplum, I work within a strong network of other talented freelance designers, programmers and creative specialists – which helps keep the studio small and nimble. Below are just some of the things I get involved in, with an extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite: • Identity and branding • Web design • Social media • Artworking projects ready for print • Art directing photo shoots • Liaising directly with clients plus managing deadlines and client expectations • Complete project management • Work on multiple design projects from conception to completion in accordance with deadlines following internal briefs • Managing freelance Graphic Designers on creation and execution of additional projects Show less



Hocus Pocus Studio London

• United Kingdom
• Animation and Post-production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digital Designer

  • 2005 - 2006

  Queen Street, London Hocus Pocus Studio is an independent animation studio making lovely films for brands, businesses, and agencies across the world. Working across different sectors from investment banks through to consumer brands and gaming. Clients include McCann, Lego, Channel 4, ITV and Saatchi & Saatchi. Collaborating with clients to create a vision, conceive designs, and consistently meet deadlines and requirements. Achieving goals and realising ideas through managing and coordinating design projects… Show more Hocus Pocus Studio is an independent animation studio making lovely films for brands, businesses, and agencies across the world. Working across different sectors from investment banks through to consumer brands and gaming. Clients include McCann, Lego, Channel 4, ITV and Saatchi & Saatchi. Collaborating with clients to create a vision, conceive designs, and consistently meet deadlines and requirements. Achieving goals and realising ideas through managing and coordinating design projects from concept through to completion. • TV commercials • Titles and graphics packages • Explainer videos • B2B video • Motion graphics • Website design • Reporting to the Creative Director * Hocus Pocus Studio was previously known as 'Breakfast of Champions' where I worked as a digital designer. Show less



Bray Leino

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Digital Designer

  • 2004 - 2005

  Filleigh, Devon Bray Leino is a creative and communications agency, making brands thrive through their unique outlook and integrated approach. With digital, media, activation, events, social, design and more, all under one roof. During this time I was lucky enough to work with the Creative Director who mentored me in the fundamentals of web design. I then became responsible for many successful digital marketing campaigns across an eclectic mix of clients. These included such clients as Wrigley’s, BP… Show more Bray Leino is a creative and communications agency, making brands thrive through their unique outlook and integrated approach. With digital, media, activation, events, social, design and more, all under one roof. During this time I was lucky enough to work with the Creative Director who mentored me in the fundamentals of web design. I then became responsible for many successful digital marketing campaigns across an eclectic mix of clients. These included such clients as Wrigley’s, BP, Castrol and Bausch & Lomb. Website design Designing e-learning courses Creating digital campaigns Taking direction from the Creative Director as well as managing my own projects. Show less



Travelling overseas.

• Career break (gap year)

  • 2003 - 2004

  Travelled extensively around Australia (& popped into North Korea too!). I took 12 months out to immerse myself in a different culture and feel I’ve not only gained a new perspective, but I’ve also learned some valuable life lessons. I was able to adapt to unanticipated situations and improvise new plans due to travel mishaps and unexpected events!



saintnicks

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • 2000 - 2003

  Bristol, United Kingdom My first real design position out of university. Working with senior designers to implement creative concepts, as well as making plenty of tea! I enjoyed working on branding and packaging projects alongside the senior team for large FMCG brands. This role gave me my ‘foot in the door’ and served as a valuable experience to kick start my career. • Branding • Packaging design • Point of sale • Advertising • Identity guidelines • Assisting and working alongside senior… Show more My first real design position out of university. Working with senior designers to implement creative concepts, as well as making plenty of tea! I enjoyed working on branding and packaging projects alongside the senior team for large FMCG brands. This role gave me my ‘foot in the door’ and served as a valuable experience to kick start my career. • Branding • Packaging design • Point of sale • Advertising • Identity guidelines • Assisting and working alongside senior designers * saintnicks, was previously known as 'Novas Design' where I worked as a graphic designer * Show less