Seller 273402 - Barry, Vale Of Glamorgan, UK

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£40.00

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Now

Overview:

An all round experienced, creative graphics professional, focussed on improving business for clients through print and the web. Key skills: Design, XHTML, PHP, MySQL, Flash, Illustration and Maps

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

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CV

He has over 20 years experience in Creative Design working at all levels in dynamic environments both in the public and private sector. He has developed a very high level of technical and creative skills producing quality, innovative solutions for marketing, sales and promotional activities in a range of media from print and video to the web.

He has recently been working on a freelance basis from his own studio providing a cost-effective service to a wide range of clients including PR and Marketing agencies, professional organisations, SME’s, local and national government agencies, public companies and large multinational organisations, principally in travel, transportation and industry.

Professional Qualifications

Continuous Professional Development - I have ensured that I have attended as many software and IT related training courses as possible in order to keep fully up to date with the changes in technology, and I subscribe to IT, graphics and design related magazines, websites, blogs and journals.

University of Glamorgan:
MSc level module in Geographic Information Systems (February 1998)
O level in Welsh (June 1996)
University of Wales, College Cardiff 1984-1986 (part time)
BTEC in Planning, Surveying and Cartography
University of Wales, College Cardiff (1981 – 1984)
Foundation Course in Art and Design
Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design and visual communication
Barry Boys Comprehensive School - 3 ‘A’ Levels, 9 ‘O ‘Levels

Essential information

Employment History

GD GRAPHICS Currently working on a freelance basis since 2000

DESIGN STUDIO MANAGER – Cardiff Bay Development Corporation April 1988 – 31 March 2000

DESIGNER/CARTOGRAPHER WELSH OFFICE, Maps/Graphics unit, May 84-April 88

Core specialities:

• Web site design and development with excellent skills in Flash, XHTML , CSS, PHP and MySql, website management, Search Engine Optimisation, Search Engine Marketing and email campaigns.
• Creative design of advertisements, sales and marketing literature, books, brochures annual reports and exhibition graphics, branding and managing complex print and production and projects.
• Technical Illustration and information graphics – maps, plans, diagrams and illustrations, artist’s impressions, for print and the web.
• Developing successful presentations for sales and business events, public meetings and training particularly making effective use of multimedia facilities.

Key Achievements:

• Set up and managed a successful freelance graphic design studio offering creative design services to a range of clients including SME’s, Central and local Government and Plc’s and contracting the services of other freelancers, commercial printers, photographers and illustrators.
• Continuous management of several web sites, search engine optimisation , search marketing, pay per click campaigns and email clients, fostering long-term, successful client relationships and front page, organic search placements for specific key words.
• Key member of the marketing team who successfully regenerated the former derelict and run-down docklands of Cardiff. The team was successful in gaining world-wide recognition for Cardiff Bay as a superb example of successful urban regeneration. In the process created 20,000 new jobs, built 4500 new homes, 700,000 sqft of new high quality development, family leisure facilities and an attractive waterfront which attracts over 4 million visitors per year.
• Established an in-house graphic design and mapping studio for Cardiff Bay Development Corporation managing an annual running cost budget and two members of staff.
• Organised a large number of successful business presentations both in-house and in a series of ‘roadshows’ delivering successful regeneration projects to Cardiff Bay.
• Delivered the largest 3d architectural model in Cardiff- an integral attraction of the Cardiff Bay Visitor Centre.
• Produced a range of literature and illustrations facilitating the successful delivery of an act of parliament.
• Developed a GIS system to implement groundwater protection provisions in the Cardiff Bay Barrage Act and to monitor planning applications and land sales.
• Initiated the use of 3D computer modelling and animation using specialist agencies to support the urban design process and early promotion of the regeneration initiative.

Key Skills:

• Highly skilled in the leading graphic design, illustration, and digital imaging software packages particularly the Adobe Creative Suite on both PC's and Mac's.
• Highly skilled in the leading Web design and Interactive media software packages- Macromedia Director, Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Flash.
• Self taught programming skills XHTML, PHP, My SQL and Flash Action script.
• Extremely competent in the leading business software packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and particularly PowerPoint.
• Welsh speaking, having learned the language to a competent level.
• Empathy for the needs and challenges of businesses and their customers with the ability to anticipate trends and changes in the marketplace
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Both an effective team leader and team worker, flexible, diligent and reliable.

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