Experience

walterwakefield

• Australia
• Graphic Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Director

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  As a Business Director, I convert strategy into action in an engaging way so that our business and its people can work more efficiently and our clients can communicate more effectively. I engage with existing and prospective clients to build and maintain long-term collaborative working relationships and ensure we deliver quality creative work that meets their communication and business needs. I am passionate about delivering purposeful communication material that generates a positive impact for our clients and their stakeholders.I also oversee all internal business operations, monitoring the workflow of our business and managing our employees, whilst making strategic decisions that add to the growth potential of our business, and provide the guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance and results.

• Senior Designer

  • Jul 2018 - May 2022

  Senior designer working closely with our clients to deliver highly effective design solutions across all digital and print applications.

• Graphic Designer

  • Mar 2015 - Jun 2018

  Graphic designer working with high profile corporate clients, creating a portfolio of visual communication material across print and digital design. Specialising in web design, video and animation, branding and print design, this role has taught me how to take a project from start to finish, going above and beyond the clients expectations.



Best Shopping and Dining

• Graphic Designer

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  Working closely with the client in order to develop clean and concise designs for a range of products, such as brochures, presentation and financial documents, and an up-to-date web and digital presence. This project has provided me with the opportunity to enhance my skills in attention to detail and professional editing. Working closely with the client in order to develop clean and concise designs for a range of products, such as brochures, presentation and financial documents, and an up-to-date web and digital presence. This project has provided me with the opportunity to enhance my skills in attention to detail and professional editing.



Croydon Park Public School

• Australia
• Musicians

• Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Feb 2015 - May 2015

  Graphic Designer for the Croydon Park ANZAC Centenary Mural Project, designing a timeless series of etched stainless steel panels. These were to tell the story about Croydon Park people, major influencing events and schooling changes throughout history, following a timeline. This project enabled me to develop my project management skills as well as liaising skills between client and production team. Graphic Designer for the Croydon Park ANZAC Centenary Mural Project, designing a timeless series of etched stainless steel panels. These were to tell the story about Croydon Park people, major influencing events and schooling changes throughout history, following a timeline. This project enabled me to develop my project management skills as well as liaising skills between client and production team.



THERE

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Design Intern

  • Jan 2015 - Mar 2015

  Gained experience in branded environmental and spatial design. Tasks I completed included workplace graphics for a number of high end corporate clients, signage for statutory packages, way finding and EOTF, including their documentation on master plans, and concept brainstorming sessions. Gained experience in branded environmental and spatial design. Tasks I completed included workplace graphics for a number of high end corporate clients, signage for statutory packages, way finding and EOTF, including their documentation on master plans, and concept brainstorming sessions.



NOSH Hospitality Personnel

• Australia
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staffing Coordinator

  • Aug 2014 - Mar 2015

  Nosh Hospitality Personnel is Sydney's leading supplier of premium permanent and temporary staff. We are dedicated to finding the best staff to match your event, whether it be a small catered function or a large corporate venue. Nosh Hospitality Personnel is Sydney's leading supplier of premium permanent and temporary staff. We are dedicated to finding the best staff to match your event, whether it be a small catered function or a large corporate venue.



LCR Advisory

• Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Mar 2014 - Apr 2014

  Graphic Designer creating the visual identity for a new and upcoming legal and corporate advisory company, which was then applied to a series of stationery collateral. This project developed my skills in designing for the corporate industry. Graphic Designer creating the visual identity for a new and upcoming legal and corporate advisory company, which was then applied to a series of stationery collateral. This project developed my skills in designing for the corporate industry.



Tigerlily Swimwear Pty Ltd.

• Australia
• Retail Apparel and Fashion

• Graphic Design Intern

  • Aug 2013 - Nov 2013

  Assisted graphic design team on design tasks across print, web and textile design. Worked on seasonal look books, setting up lightboxes, designing EDM’s, and embroidery patterns. Assisted graphic design team on design tasks across print, web and textile design. Worked on seasonal look books, setting up lightboxes, designing EDM’s, and embroidery patterns.



Glebe Justice Centre

• Australia

• Collaborative University Project

  • Aug 2013 - Nov 2013

  Print Designer for collaborative group branding project. Developed a portfolio of print collateral, including options for a range of budgets, showing the projects potential. Gained team building and management skills. Print Designer for collaborative group branding project. Developed a portfolio of print collateral, including options for a range of budgets, showing the projects potential. Gained team building and management skills.