Print Estimator - Peacehaven, East Sussex, UK
A multi-skilled marketing services/communications project manager with in-depth knowledge of print, packaging, display production, plus well-developed authoring, copy editing and proofreading skills.
| Rating: | Unrated (New) |
| Hourly Rate: | £20.00 |
| Available From: | Now | Seller ID: | 249015 |
CV
PRINT: Litho, screen, digital - content development and procurement of international corporate literature, product launch collaterals and promotional materials, incl. specifications, costing and press passing.
COPY: Copy writing; copy editing (certificated); some technical authoring.
PROOFREADING: Certificated proofreader.
MULTI-LANGUAGE ARTWORKS: Translation and artwork co-ordination and proof-checking.
MANUALS/RESOURCES: Production of corporate guidelines, service, training and display manuals, photographic and digital artwork libraries.
PACKAGING: Development of multi-language printed product packaging and instruction leaflets, Limited and Special Edition packages and hang-sell packaging.
ELECTRONIC MEDIA: Digital formatting and creation of Photo-CDs; web-site/intranet development; development of CD ROM manuals.
ADVERTISING/P.R.: Trade/consumer advertising production (print); production of P.R. photography and press releases.
DISPLAY/P.O.P.: Development and procurement of P.O.P., display and merchandising systems.
PHOTOGRAPHY/PHOTO-RETOUCHING: Direction of photography, digital retouching and photo-composition; digital image formatting.
EXHIBITIONS: Management of exhibitions and creation of trade show/seminar graphics.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Planning, agency briefings, co-ordination and time management of multiple projects, supplier negotiations, presentations, inter-company and external communication.
FINANCIALS: Control and administration of substantial project development and production budgets; project costing, forecasting, analysis and reconciliation.
Employment History
(Nov 2007 to Jun 2008)
Print Estimator
ShorehamCost estimating various print jobs from simple digital to 10 colour perfecting, advising customers and liaison with sales team and production personnel.
(Mar 2001 to Apr 2007)
Marketing Services Manager
Newhaven, East SussexWorking with Brand Team and external suppliers and effectively operating as an internal account/project manager, undertake:
Management and sourcing of design, copy (writing and editing), translation and artwork (including proofreading), photography, literature and P.O.P. materials for 4 - 6 product launches per annum – Gold Award winner at POPAII Europe point-of-purchase awards.
Development, sourcing and production of annual international corporate catalogue, including copy and content management – careful planning has ensured year on year cost reductions.
Development, sourcing and production of corporate P.O.P. and merchandising materials.
Development of printed packaging and sourcing of collaterals for a series of highly successful limited/special edition product launches including copy content/translation and proof checks – incremental sales plus substantial international PR opportunities.
Development of multi-language instruction literature, merchandising and resource manuals.
Co-ordination of product photography, liaison with markets for advertising, P.R. and promotional use and with Fine Writing Intranet team in the creation and monitoring of image and artwork databases and graphic guidelines – high quality imagery available to all markets.
Production and supply of graphics and print for international exhibitions, tradeshows and market research events as required – speedy turnaround, often at very short notice.
Writing and circulation of international marketing briefs and specifications to markets, multi-project administration, cost estimating/forecasting, vendor price negotiations, budgetary control and reconciliation – clear communication and project control . (Writing instruments)
(Jul 2000 to Mar 2001)
Print Manager
Freelance, HomeSourcing and print management of international catalogues and brochures, incl. vendor and customer price negotiations, cost estimating/forecasting.
(Jul 2000 to Mar 2001)
Technical Author (rolling contract)
On-line Exhibitions, SouthamptonProduction of on-line user instructions and planning aids. (Internet Exhibitions)
(Sep 1999 to Apr 2000)
Marketing Services Manager
IT/Business Intelligence, East GrinsteadDevelopment of new corporate identity, writing and development of brochures plus 3 web-sites, exhibition management and creation of seminar graphics.
(May 1985 to Sep 1999)
Communications Manager/Group Print Manager/Marketing Services Supervisor/European Merchandising Controller
Writing Instruments, NewhavenManagement of international literature and display materials, printed packaging/instruction leaflets, photography, brand guidelines, merchandising and service manuals; ad hoc exhibition/trade show management and assisting in print advertising production.
(Jun 1979 to May 1985)
Packaging Executive/Promotions Co-ordinator
Electric Blankets, Hythe, SouthamptonDevelopment of promotional materials, exhibition graphics, printed packaging and BEAB approved user instructions plus assisting in print advertising production.
(Apr 1978 to Jun 1979)
Advertising Executive
Electric Shavers and Personal Care, S W LondonDevelopment of product collaterals, printed packaging and BEAB approved user instructions and assisting in print advertising production.
(May 1975 to Apr 1978)
Advertsing & Promotions Executive/Product Performance Statistician
Foodstuffs and FMCG, S W LondonDevelopment of literature and in-store promotional materials for fortnightly retail and cash and carry promotions.
(1970 to May 1975)
Various incl. Sales Statistician, Costs Clerk, Costs Estimator, Accounts Clerk
Various incl. Toys, Electric Drills, Accountancy, VariousStatistics, costing, small business accounts.
Education
(Sep 1970 to Jun 1971)
Pontypridd Colledge of Education
GCE A'level - Accounts (B)
(Sep 1963 to Jun 1968)
Mountain Ash Comprehensive
GCE O'level - Maths, English Language, English Literature, Physics, Chemistry, RE.
Categories & Skills
Finance & Accounting
Categories
Skills
- Budgeting (Accountancy)
- Control Account Reconciliations (Accountancy)
- Cost Control (Accountancy)
- Invoicing/Billing (Accountancy)
- Job Level (Project Management)
- Managing Suppliers (Project Management)
- Multiple Projects (Project Management)
- Negotiation
- Project Initiation Document (Project Management)
- Project Leader (Project Management - Job Level)
- Project Manager (Project Management - Job Level)
- Project Office Management (Project Management)
- Project Support (Project Management)
Marketing/Advertising/PR
Categories
Skills
- 123 (Lotus)
- Above The Line
- Artwork Production (Marketing)
- B2B
- B2C
- Below The Line
- Branding & Brand Management (Marketing)
- Brochures
- Copywriting
- Editing
- e-Marketing (Marketing)
- Excel (Microsoft)
- Exhibitions (Events)
- Exhibitions & Conferences (Marketing)
- External Communications
- Internal Communications
- Lotus
- Merchandising
- Microsoft
- Outlook (Microsoft)
- Point of Sale Material
- PowerPoint (Microsoft)
- Presentation Delivery
- Presentation Preparation
- Promotions
- Proof Reading
- Publications
- Slides
- Videos
- Word (Microsoft)
Media & Creative
Categories
Skills
- Business Writing (Writing)
- Copywriting (Writing)
- Marketing Copy (Writing)
- Page & Book Layout
- Pre-Press Management (Printing)
- Press Releases (Writing)
- Production Management (Printing)
- Promotional Material
- Proof Reading (Editing)

