Experience

Williams Murray Hamm

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• WMHAdaptive Studio Manager

  • May 2017 - Present



PEP&CO

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Creative Packaging Manager

  • Feb 2015 - May 2017

  Pep & Co are a new high street budget Fashion retailer in the UK, who opened 50 stores in 50 days. A key member from startup, contributing to the brand development and promoted to Creative Packaging Manager, responsible for all aspects of packaging creation and implementation.- Designed new branding and packaging solutions across all departments, which included Ladies, Men’s, Kid’s and Home Wear - Created and managed all packaging style guides- Managed and setup global suppliers - Reduced costs of packaging through negotiation - Project managed work to design agencies and freelancers- Provided creative and innovative solutions within tight budgets- Designed and re-engineered cascade packaging for Poundland, which improved the customer experience and the number of product options that could be merchandised within a very limited area.



Banner Managed Communication

• United Kingdom
• Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Studio Manager

  • Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Employed by Banner Managed Communication as a Senior Creative Artworker, and soon after promoted to Studio Manager. Worked on-site for BMC’s largest retail client JD Wetherspoon.- Managed a busy studio of 6 artworkers, designers and freelancers- Ensured the client’s marketing requirements were delivered on time and to a high quality - Successfully trafficked large projects through the design studio, both on and offsite- Managed and improved the client relationship within a pressurised environment - Developed templates and procedures, ensuring consistency and brand strength - Prepared and supervised all intricate print ready artwork.



Self-Employed Freelance Designer

• United States
• Graphic Design
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Freelance Designer

  • Jun 2013 - Dec 2013



RCN Publishing Company Ltd

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Jul 2005 - May 2013

  - Brand guardian - successfully set up and implemented marketing brand guidelines - Branded high profile nursing events- Created all marketing and advertising material- Art directed and organised photographic shoots - Project management and overseeing of freelancers- Produced print-ready artwork and managed print suppliers. - Brand guardian - successfully set up and implemented marketing brand guidelines - Branded high profile nursing events- Created all marketing and advertising material- Art directed and organised photographic shoots - Project management and overseeing of freelancers- Produced print-ready artwork and managed print suppliers.



Affinityiq

• Contractor

  • Apr 2005 - Jun 2005

  - Provided consultancy for the setup up of a creative studio, which included the setup of equipment, procedures and supplier management- Produced creative concepts and visuals for marketing collateral for client pitches and presentations. - Provided consultancy for the setup up of a creative studio, which included the setup of equipment, procedures and supplier management- Produced creative concepts and visuals for marketing collateral for client pitches and presentations.



Abbey DPM

• Graphic Designer

  • Apr 2000 - Mar 2005

  - Designed, developed and maintained corporate brands and identities for a multitude of clients- Gained extensive experience in print production and supplier management. - Designed, developed and maintained corporate brands and identities for a multitude of clients- Gained extensive experience in print production and supplier management.



First National Bank

• Graphic Designer

  • Oct 1998 - Mar 2000

  - Designed and managed internal communications literature- Brand guardian- Successfully re-branded the Home Improvements Division, on time and within budget. - Designed and managed internal communications literature- Brand guardian- Successfully re-branded the Home Improvements Division, on time and within budget.



Presslink

• Graphic Designer

  • May 1996 - May 1998

  - Promoted to head designer of a small design team within the first year- Designed and implemented corporate literature and conference material for the rail industry - Co-ordinated all the design and promotional material for the International Heavy Haul Association Conference in Cape Town. The project was deemed the most successful event of it’s kind, for which my team was rewarded with a trip on the maiden voyage of the newly revamped Blue Train. - Promoted to head designer of a small design team within the first year- Designed and implemented corporate literature and conference material for the rail industry - Co-ordinated all the design and promotional material for the International Heavy Haul Association Conference in Cape Town. The project was deemed the most successful event of it’s kind, for which my team was rewarded with a trip on the maiden voyage of the newly revamped Blue Train.