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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
: Hourly rate shown includes a discount of 10% for registered charities.

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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

Shoreham

Cost 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 Sussex

Working 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, Home

Sourcing 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, Southampton

Production of on-line user instructions and planning aids. (Internet Exhibitions)


(Sep 1999 to Apr 2000)

Marketing Services Manager

IT/Business Intelligence, East Grinstead

Development 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, Newhaven

Management 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, Southampton

Development 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 London

Development 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 London

Development 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, Various

Statistics, 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.

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