Presentation Specialist, Graphic Design and Studio Traffic Management

• Jan 2023 - Present

Visual Communicator - Freelance

• Dec 2020 - Jan 2023

GD & DTP Services

• Sep 2020 - Dec 2020

Creating a visual identity for TreeServe's formal tender process, to utilise across all tender materials from now and into the future - including setup and supply of templates in Indesign and PPT Providing graphic design services, advice and expertise plus DTP/presentation needs for a large scale tender consisting of nearly 100 documents, both long and short form Basic training for staff members in use and application of supplied templates (INDD and PPT) Creating a visual identity for TreeServe's formal tender process, to utilise across all tender materials from now and into the future - including setup and supply of templates in Indesign and PPT Providing graphic design services, advice and expertise plus DTP/presentation needs for a large scale tender consisting of nearly 100 documents, both long and short form Basic training for staff members in use and application of supplied templates (INDD and PPT)

Senior GD / Desktop Publisher / Traffic Management

• Feb 2017 - Aug 2020

SENIOR GD Liaise with key stakeholders to comprehend creative brief and execute feedback Creative direction for team members/colleagues Manage and participate in brainstorming sessions Innovative concepts, lateral thinking and problem solving skills for progressive solutions Manage quality of artwork throughout entire design process (including proofing and PPS review) for 3D, print and digital mediums Provide high quality renders of concepts Product and lifestyle photography, colour correction, retouching and image manipulation Work autonomously and/or through solid creative collaboration Stay up to date on technologies, social media and industry trends for best creative outcome DESKTOP PUBLISHER Liaise with key stakeholders to define presentation needs, collaborating to coordinate contents Interpret and advise on feedback, implementing changes Produce high quality sales presentations throughout pitch process - namely design and layout of templates, pages and infographics to communicate contents clearly and effectively Research for, copywriting, proofreading and editing of contents Manage studio needs for presentations, ensuring creative response adheres to brief Sales support materials (eg. McDonald’s Happy Meal Week Sequence sheets, Polybags and inserts) Development and deployment of sales materials and asset packs for company IP lines TRAFFIC CONTROL Effectively manage and coordinate needs of job with key stakeholders Writing and managing creative briefs in and out of studio to ensure they are consistent, clear and concise Effectively prioritise workload in a high pressure, deadline-driven environment Provide accurate time estimates adhering to budget and timelines Oversee jobs throughout design process (implementing client/supplier feedback, editing and proofing) to ensure brief, quality and any other requirements are met (such as style guides, material and safety guidelines etc) Proofing + deployment of production files to suppliers Show less

Graphic Design Services

• Apr 2003 - Aug 2020

Full design services from brief, concept through to production and quality control. Full design services from brief, concept through to production and quality control.

Senior Graphic Designer

• Sep 2016 - Dec 2016

Graphic Designer

• Apr 2004 - Oct 2007

Concept development for interactive and web Concept development and production of corporate ID Design pieces across above and below the line media mixes Prepare artwork for collection and final output Produce mock ups for presentation Powerpoint template design Dispatch materials to publications via Quickcut Maintenance and archiving of systems Maintenance of studio supplies Concept development for interactive and web Concept development and production of corporate ID Design pieces across above and below the line media mixes Prepare artwork for collection and final output Produce mock ups for presentation Powerpoint template design Dispatch materials to publications via Quickcut Maintenance and archiving of systems Maintenance of studio supplies

Web Manager and Designer

• Mar 2003 - Apr 2004

Concept and design for tools/elements to enhance customer experience on Optus website Update and maintain customer information pages Implement tools, updates and new pages to site using CMS Client management Job and time management Time estimates Take briefs from start to finish Concept and design for tools/elements to enhance customer experience on Optus website Update and maintain customer information pages Implement tools, updates and new pages to site using CMS Client management Job and time management Time estimates Take briefs from start to finish

Junior Graphic Designer

• Apr 2000 - Feb 2002

Account Manager

• Feb 1998 - Apr 2000

Client liaison and management of jobs Manage job numbers and prepare job bags Creative briefs to studio through to production Quotes and cost estimates for array of print mediums and merchandise Supplier dealings and mail house management and followup Dispatch of material to publications General archive and administration Client liaison and management of jobs Manage job numbers and prepare job bags Creative briefs to studio through to production Quotes and cost estimates for array of print mediums and merchandise Supplier dealings and mail house management and followup Dispatch of material to publications General archive and administration

Junior Media Manager

• Jan 1997 - Dec 1997