Experience

Partel

• Ireland
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Marketing Communications

  • Aug 2023 - Present



Pharmed Ireland

• Ireland
• Consumer Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Brand Manager

  • Jan 2023 - Jul 2023



Shanette Superior Space

• Ireland
• Warehousing and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing & Communications Executive

  • Aug 2022 - Jan 2023

  A Marketing Professional focusing on the Steel Manufacturing Industrial to both Domestic & International Clients. Driving Lead Generation ethics and opening communications in both B2C & B2B business environments. UX Design & brand strategy enthusiast. A Marketing Professional focusing on the Steel Manufacturing Industrial to both Domestic & International Clients. Driving Lead Generation ethics and opening communications in both B2C & B2B business environments. UX Design & brand strategy enthusiast.



ICONIC MEDIA GROUP

• Ireland
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Layout Designer

  • Jun 2019 - Jul 2022

• PRODUCTION DESIGNER

  • Jun 2019 - Jul 2022

  Working within the Editorial Hub alongside a team of production designers within a fast paced environment with a high output of both print and digital copy and content. Responsible for page design, layouts, print output and proofing and uploads on a GN4 system that manages approximately 17+ newspapers simultaneously. Implementing various changes for chief editorial staff by updating page designs, news sites, advertisements and features.Manning nationwide themed feature pull-outs in print papers to promote seasonal content that would drive sales in revenue of advertisements directed at specific markets. Most notably, “Staycation” and “Christmas” themed features that would promote events and locations on a nationwide level. Designing advertisement and promotional content, uploading to online platforms to generate more subscriptions to the news sites & improving sales focus.Liaising with both sales and advertising departments in order to provide high quality design work and implement said design and information on both print and digital platforms. Creating advertisements and online promotional content whilst managing Social Media outputs in order to generate more online exposure for newspapers and promoting engagement growth with the viewer in the process. Creating relevant graphics and content that will target certain subscriber markets and drive online traffic management to specific websites.Sourcing editorial copy for online and promoting SEO and SMO growth in order to gain more online traffic to websites for various newspaper outlets. Uploading copy and content onto various news sites - Midland/Tullamore Tribunes, Offaly Express, Kildare News, Leinster Express, Donegal Post, Limerick Leader, Dundalk Democrat, (to name but a few.) Show less



(various)

• Advertising Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Designer_Print & Web based

  • May 2007 - Jul 2022

  Liaising with clients to determine their requirements and budget. Managing client proposals depending on scope and development of project from ideation through to finished design, which is not limited to design, print, production, digital marketing, social media management integration, etc. Working with clients, briefing and advising them with regard to design style, format, print production and timescales. Developing concepts through a proofing system, integrating graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos and websites. Liaising with external printers on a regular basis to ensure deadlines are met and material is printed to the highest quality. Developed and built a strong client and supplier base within the following industries: Advertising agencies, Large & small print houses, Brand agencies, Signage companies, Book, magazine and newspaper publishers, Multimedia companies, The packaging industry, In-house graphic design services of major national and international organisations and companies. Show less



Dezynamite

• Ireland
• Design Services

• Senior Graphic Designer

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2019

• Co Managing Director

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2019

  Responsible for the performance and operational leading of the company, as dictated by the overall strategy with the Co-Director. Building relations with both clients and suppliers to provide Branding Identity, Print, Promotional and Web design services, which include digital marketing and SEO, alongside Social Media Awareness for Brand management. Providing a design and support service for our vast client base with a business to business (B2B) focus.Directing strategy towards the profitable growth and operation of the company. Staff management and upscaling experience and skill levels in order to stay competitive and relevant within the design and print industry.Managing an ongoing dialogue with clients; closely monitoring the operation, function and financial results of projects against plans and budgets. Liaising between in-house staff and clients, resolving queries and issues in an professional and amicable manner.Building and managing an effective & proficiently executive team of Print Designers, Web Developers, Accountancy staff and reception/HR staff.Senior Graphic Designer with strong focus and understanding of the Print Industry and highly proficient in print machinery maintenance, print/web design, signage, quotations, SEO and digital marketing and Brand Identity. Show less



Midland Newspaper Group

• Athlone, County Roscommon, Ireland

• Production Designer

  • Oct 2007 - Jul 2009

  Designing newspaper content pages for the midlands leading newspaper firms. Designing Advertisements & seasonal features, editing imagery & preparing pages for print and then print production assessment. Working within a fast paced environment with a large team of advertising, sales, and editorial staff. Multi-tasking the production of several newspapers at any given time. Designing newspaper content pages for the midlands leading newspaper firms. Designing Advertisements & seasonal features, editing imagery & preparing pages for print and then print production assessment. Working within a fast paced environment with a large team of advertising, sales, and editorial staff. Multi-tasking the production of several newspapers at any given time.



Elverys Sports

• Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland

• Website Design Assistant/Intern

  • Jul 2007 - Sep 2007

  I had undertaken many key tasks within the company including design of flash banners, target advertisements to promote online sales and offers, digital marketing, and ensuring the products on the site are up to date and promotions were extensively advertised throughout site. Stock checks for website & promotional marketing tactics used online also. I had undertaken many key tasks within the company including design of flash banners, target advertisements to promote online sales and offers, digital marketing, and ensuring the products on the site are up to date and promotions were extensively advertised throughout site. Stock checks for website & promotional marketing tactics used online also.