Experience

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  bibliotheca

  • United States
  • Libraries
  • 500 - 600 Employee

  • Digital Web Presence Manager

    • Apr 2017 - Present

    Reporting to the Global Vice President- Marketing in the USA my remit covers:• Build, maintenance and content management of multilingual websites (Joomla & WordPress)• Wireframing and build of multilingual websites (WPML) Translation Management Xlif import/export, including implementation and integration of SmartCat MT• Design and artwork for multilingual marketing collateral including brochures, data sheets using Adobe Creative Cloud, Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator and Acrobat (Advanced level user)• Manage the global website strategy and CMS administration• Collaborate with global & local teams

  • Global Website Administrator

    • Aug 2016 - Apr 2017

    Presently reporting to my Manager and the Global Marketing Team based in the USA and the local UK basedteam my remit covers:• Build, maintenance and content management of multilingual websites | Joomla CMS• Design and artwork for multilingual marketing collateral including brochures, data sheets, • Liaising & coordinating content with regional marketing teams based around the world• Web analytics reporting

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  Solutions SK, now TLC

  • Stockport, United Kingdom

  • Web and Graphics Officer

    • Jul 2009 - Aug 2016
    • Stockport, United Kingdom

    Creation of artwork, concepts and campaignsCopywriting for literature, competitions, web content and press releasesProducing artwork and imagery including photography & illustrations UI development of Content Managed websites and Intranet sites using Alterian SDLScoping, UI, and build of responsive cross platform websites using Joomla 3.4Working with and creating brand guidelines Dealing with suppliers and costing projectsBusiness process Modelling BPMN 2 LucidchartLiaison with managers.

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  Promethean

  • Blackburn, United Kingdom

  • Graphic Designer

    • Feb 2005 - Aug 2008
    • Blackburn, United Kingdom

    Duties included design and artwork for brochures, data sheets, posters, general marketing collateral, print buying and dealing with other external suppliers and produced learning resources for schools. Working alongside the web development team, I designed and Content Managed their websites for global resellers and partners.

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  Freelance

  • North West, Manchester

  • Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator,

    • Mar 2001 - Oct 2005
    • North West, Manchester

    Clients & Activities:Activlingua - Concepts, designs, illustrations and artwork for literature, exhibitions, manuals and learning resourcesM4 Manchester City Council - Design & ArtworkEssential Cuisine - Design and project management of website Ask Design - Creative Designer, Stand Design, Artwork and project ManagementGold Creative & IPB Communications - design and artworkSwish UK - Design for POS, in store promotions and packaging for blinds and accessoriesKenisis Creative - Concept, Design, Illustration and artwork

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  Creative advertising agencies

  • The Netherlands

  • Creative Director, Designer & Illustrator | Netherlands based

    • May 1984 - Mar 2001
    • The Netherlands

    Designer, Illustrator, Visualiser, Art Director and Creative Director for various Agencies in the Netherlands. Over a period of 16 years I worked for a broad variety of brands and services in most sectors from retail, Business to Business to Government Communications. Clients and regional markets covered the Benelux, Germany and France.Philips Data Communications - Designer IllustratorHansnel - Art Director - VisualiserVan Der Veen & Partners - Art DirectorLa Marque - Creative DirectorOrigins Visual Communications (Creative Director/owner)Mainstream Marketing (Creative Director/Owner)

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  Philips

  • Apeldoorn Area, Netherlands

  • Graphic Designer & Illustrator

    • Mar 1985 - Jul 1986
    • Apeldoorn Area, Netherlands

    Design and illustration for computer manuals and literature.

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  Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI)

  • Thornton Cleveleys, UK,

  • Engineering Apprentice, Fitter, Turner (time served)

    • Jul 1978 - Jun 1982
    • Thornton Cleveleys, UK,

    4 Year Apprenticeship with I.C.I. Including Day Release to Blackpool Tech whilst training as a Fitter Turner.