Aimee Wachtel
Head of Production and Operational Support at Holyrood Communications- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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General AssemblyJan, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Holyrood Communications
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United Kingdom
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Production and Operational Support
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Oct 2022 - Present
I work with senior staff on all operational aspects of the business to improve processes, drive growth and look after staff wellbeing. I manage the visual identity of the Holyrood brand across all products and sub-brands, and support the Production Manger with the production and distribution of Holyrood magazine and other design assets.
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Publications Sub-Editor and Design Manager
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Nov 2012 - Oct 2022
As Design Manager: I am responsible for the design, production and distribution of Holyrood magazine and its related supplementary publications, for the branding and artwork required by the events division, and for meeting internal design needs of the office. I directly supervise one production assistant who generates artwork and completes administrative tasks. I manage the visual identity of the Holyrood brand across all products and review and improve design templates as required. I maintain relationships with vendors and contributors (printers, distributors, photographers, illustrators, freelancers). I track and report costs related to the editorial products and process relevant invoices.As Publications Sub-editor: I liaise with relevant content and sales departments to determine and enforce rolling deadlines; produce editorial flatplans; establish word counts; and work closely with the Managing Editor on front cover messaging and editorial planning. Show less
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Aimee Wachtel Designs
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Freelance Designer
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Oct 2010 - Nov 2012
In a freelance capacity, I worked with individual clients on a range of graphic projects including commercial and editorial print products and post-production for photography studios. Past clients include: - Juliette Lee: coaching programmes, workshops and retreats - Caliber: marketing agency - The Edinburgh Journal: a fortnightly student newspaper - ATLANTA magazine: the quarterly business publication for entrepreneurs - The Fife Diet: a non-profit network with a focus on local and sustainable food - Townsley Portraits: a Los Angeles based photography studio Show less
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VOX Magazine
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Ireland
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Art Director and Designer
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Sep 2008 - Sep 2010
As Art Director I managed the visual identity of the publication, including photography and department art, I also supervised revision and preflight processes as well as the placement of advertisements, and served as the liaison with our contract printer. As a designer for this weekly tabloid magazine, I designed weekly departments, features and covers, and created original illustrations. As Art Director I managed the visual identity of the publication, including photography and department art, I also supervised revision and preflight processes as well as the placement of advertisements, and served as the liaison with our contract printer. As a designer for this weekly tabloid magazine, I designed weekly departments, features and covers, and created original illustrations.
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University of Missouri-Columbia
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graphic Designer, Mizzou Media
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Aug 2009 - Aug 2010
My primary project while at this position was to develop the visual identity (for the exterior and interior) of a line of softcover books for commercial and educational use. I also regularly designed in-house marketing materials as well as book covers for individual clients. My primary project while at this position was to develop the visual identity (for the exterior and interior) of a line of softcover books for commercial and educational use. I also regularly designed in-house marketing materials as well as book covers for individual clients.
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Global Journalist
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Columbia, Missouri Area
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Editorial Designer
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Aug 2008 - May 2009
Through an internship offered by the Missouri School of Journalism, I worked as a designer for this quarterly publication. I designed departments, features and covers, created original illustrations and coordinated photography. Through an internship offered by the Missouri School of Journalism, I worked as a designer for this quarterly publication. I designed departments, features and covers, created original illustrations and coordinated photography.
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Dahl Photographers
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Beverly Hills, CA
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Album Designer & Retoucher
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Jul 2006 - Sep 2007
I designed story-telling digital albums of high-end events such as weddings and worked on photo editing and digital post-production. I designed story-telling digital albums of high-end events such as weddings and worked on photo editing and digital post-production.
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Countryside Portraiture
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Riverside, California
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Retoucher and Designer
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Sep 2002 - Jun 2006
My first job was at a portrait photography studio. I started as a production assistant, moved into sales and ultimately trained in design and photo editing. By the end of my time there, I was photo editing and retouching as well as designing in-house marketing materials (including advertisements, brochures, business cards, signs and logos). My first job was at a portrait photography studio. I started as a production assistant, moved into sales and ultimately trained in design and photo editing. By the end of my time there, I was photo editing and retouching as well as designing in-house marketing materials (including advertisements, brochures, business cards, signs and logos).
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Education
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2008 - 2010
University of Missouri-Columbia
Masters, Journalism (Editorial Design) -
2002 - 2006
University of California, Riverside
B.A., English, French
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