Work experience
Feb 2019 - present
Production & Design Manager
Verulam Media / Mack Brooks Exhibitions
Responsible for all design and production of bi-monthly print and digital title, annual directory, exhibition catalogues and stand design. I film and produce promotional videos alongside updating our various websites through CMS. In charge of all promotional material and direction of branding.
May 2014 - Feb 2019
Creative Production Manager
The Color Company (Loot, The Irish Post, Wren Press)
Working across all parts of the company, I was production manager for Loot, The Irish Post and The Irish Voice newspapers, responsible for all time management and production of daily, weekly and monthly titles. I designed and produce print-ready artwork for a variety of products including, pop-up stands, stationary, brochures, leaflets, logos and invitations.
Jul 2011 - May 2014
Graphic Designer
Travel Weekly Group
I designed the weekly magazine, as well as quarterly and monthly publications whilst also producing artwork for events ranging from gala dinners to business breakfasts.
Nov 2008 - Jul 2011
Senior Designer
Alain Charles Publishing
In charge of producing monthly, quarterly and weekly magazines in various sectors as well as exhibition catalogues, ranging from 12 to 500 pages. Ran teams based in London and India ensuring all work was completed on time and keeping track of workflow between both countries.
Feb 2006 - Nov 2008
Production Assistant / Studio Artworker
The Hemming Group
Started in the production department chasing copy for a variety of magazines and then moved into the Studio and produced advertisements, magazines and events paraphernalia.
Sept 2002 - Feb 2006
Assistant Production Manager
The Jewish Chronicle Newspaper
I worked directly with the production manager to ensure all copy for adverts was chased and designed in time for the weekly deadline. I produced spreadsheets to keep track of weekly expenditure and saving and also helped move all design processes in-house therefore saving the company money on out-sourcing.
Skills & Expertise
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Adobe CC
InDesign
Photoshop
Illustrator
Premiere Pro
Acrobat -
Microsoft Office
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Google Analytics
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Umbraco CMS
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Digital flipbook software
Previous clients
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Tiffany & CO
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TFL
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Buckingham Palace
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Virgin
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Dubai Tourism
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Las Vegas Tourism
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Mayor of London
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Universal Studios
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Premier Foods
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Pub in the Park
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Ovarian Cancer Action