Experience

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  Genuine Solutions

  • United Kingdom
  • Telecommunications
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Head of Brand, Creative and Digital

    • Apr 2017 - Present

    • Manage the Marketing & Design department for all three companies in the Group. • Spearhead the visual identity, creative design, brand management, digital, internal/external communications and PR for the three Group companies.• Responsible for developing all media, including press advertising, digital assets (websites, social, blogs, animations), business cards, merchandise, uniforms etc.• Successfully developed and launched brand ‘Play Your Part’ to promote ethical and adherent ways of working with our team, partners and suppliers.• Design and publish partner branded sales assets including product packs, promotions, micro-sites, press advertisements, PR and social artworks. Partners have included include; Jabra, Samsung, TTEC, Sennheiser, Duracell and GEAR4.• Work alongside CEO to establish a structured marketing plan and budget for this internationally focused SME on a rapid 5-year growth.• Collaborate with senior leadership team to undertake and carry out creative requirements to fulfil individual departmental objectives.• Work alongside Commercial Director to develop and implement campaign strategies focused on increasing sales revenues through enhancing product awareness via various digital, print and PR channels.• Key influencer and creative guide for all key projects.• Consult and train office-based staff on the effective use of company branding.• Play a vital role in the entry process for all company award submissions, populating content and supporting evidence packs.• Manage relationships and work closely with external third-party agencies acting as ‘bolt-ons’ to the Marketing department, ensuring all the needs for the business are met.• Lead the creation of annual CSR reports, charity packs, and corporate brochures.

  • Marketing & Design Manager

    • Aug 2012 - Apr 2017

    Promoted to lead the Marketing and Design department• Lead the visual identity, creative design, brand management, digital, internal/external communications and PR for all Group companies.• Responsible for the creation and design of all media for each company within the Group, including press advertising, digital assets, print materials, company stationery, internal/external documents, presentations, merchandise, uniforms and more.• Responsible for developing and maintaining marketing strategies to meet agreed company objectives• Oversea all marketing, advertising and promotional needs for the companies within the Group.• Responsible for the marketing of company products and services to the many and various markets.• Administer and deliver annual marketing plans in conjunction with the companies within the Group.• To manage all aspects of print production and distribution.• Responsible for all web activity for all companies within the Group.• Undertake all of the required actions for the company's email marketing communications.• Exploring ways of improving existing products and services, and increasing profitability.• Identify target markets and developing strategies.• To prepare and manage marketing budgets alongside CEO.• Respond to requests quickly for frequent, timely and positive media coverage across available media.

  • Graphic Designer

    • Aug 2011 - Aug 2012

    • Responsible for creating and sharing best practice for design and technical execution across all marketing collateral production both on and offline• Ensured all work carried out meets the correct brand guidelines for all Group companies• Developed HTML email promotions and white label micro-sites for partner brands • Produced a variety marketing assets and materials from adverts, brochures, literature, stationary, display banners, flyers, catalogue pages inline with bespoke briefs• Built and maintained all Group company websites as well as ensuring they were regularly updated • Established visual consistency across all own brand assets and projects • Lead the creation and ownership of all projects, successfully driving them forward

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  Mammoth Design Studios

  • Creative Designer

    • Jun 2009 - Oct 2013

    • Creation of front-end designs for client 360 Employee Survey platforms. • Gained experience working with premium brands such as: ITV, Odeon, McDonalds, Harvey Nichols, Thomas Burberry, Pepsi, M&S, Philips.• Designed a variety of layouts and templates for case studies, client proposals and brochures.• Design, built, redesigned and refreshed a number of brand websites.• Undertook the full brand development of various brands - inclusive of logos, typography, colour palettes, merchandise, presentation slide decks, document templates, stationery and brand guidelines.• Led the creation of retail store assets including; signage, posters and product display information.

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  URS Corporation, An AECOM Company

  • United States
  • Civil Engineering
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Head Of Design

    • 2006 - 2011

    • Promoted to lead department at Head Office. • Provided direction, managed, mentored and trained team.• Collaborated with other design departments in the various UK offices• Produced and rolled out design templates to all UK departments ensuring there was alignment in the consistency of design.

  • Technical Illustrator

    • 1999 - 2006

    • Creation of various technical drawings such as conceptual site models, site location maps, site layout plans, borehole logs, concentration maps and contour mapping, for a range of clients including; Pfizer, BP, Merck Sharp & Dohme, Chevron, ExxonMobile. • Executed the design and layout of the company’s proposal documents for bids to the contracts of future refinery, supertall skyscrapers and residential developments. • Full layout and design of various collateral including; case studies, handouts and fact sheets.