Since April 2008, my consultancy has been handling all forms of design for print as well as providing a photo-manipulation and illustration service to design agencies.

During my term at Lewis Design in Galashiels I played a key role in the success and development of the company and became instrumental in winning the confidence of major clients such as Burberrys of London and Forward Group plc.

In the main my duties were to provide creative concepts, then to take them through to finished artwork, handling any necessary photo retouching or illustrative work. I also gained experience working with photographers whilst art directing shoots.

The work included corporate identities, brochures, leaflets, annual reports and newsletters, as well as designs for small exhibitions.

At Lewis I gained extensive experience using a Mac. As the company always sought to keep up-to-date with the lastest hardware and software, I developed a working knowledge of Quark Xpress 7, Adobe Illustrator CS3, Adobe Photoshop CS3 plus other support software.

At Robertson Advertising I handled the majority of 'below the line' material that came into the agency. This involved overseeing the production of visuals and presentation material, working alongside copywriters and liaising with the production department.

I was also responsible for commissioning and overseeing outside contractors such as photographers and specialist illustrators, and supervising junior design staff.