History

2006 – Present Day – Freelancer
Agencies Freelanced at:
Syn Retail, Spiral Communication, Savvy, Mac Agency, SGK (Shawk), Freemans Grattan Holdings, Our Creative, IMS Global, Intermarketing Group, Words & Pictures to name but a few.

Past Employment:
2002 to 2006 – Direct Relations – Senior Creative Artworker
This position involved working closely with and supporting the creative department, account handlers and production team, creating work from concept through to finished print. As a senior artworker my role was to check all artwork for consistency, proof read for accuracy and ensure
designs follow client brand guidelines.

2000 to 2002 – Freelancer
During this period I worked as a successful Freelance Creative Artworker.

1999 to 2000 – Gratterpalm – Artworker
Whilst working as a freelancer I was offered permanent employment. I worked within their busy studio producing artwork for many high profile companies. Ensuring all artwork produced met client brand guidelines and print specifications. 

1996 to 1999 – Freelancer
During this period I worked as a successful Freelance Creative Artworker.

1994 to 1996 – Ad Workshop – Artworker
This was my first role working on an Apple Mac computer. My computer skills, knowledge and confidence were developed and learnt whilst in this position. I worked alongside a large team creating artwork ready for print across B2B and B2C clients. 

1990 to 1994 – Portfolio Advertising & Print – Junior Designer
My first job was within a small studio using traditional techniques to create designs and artwork –
art boards and acetate overlays, marker illustrations and dark room skills. The work covered various aspects of graphic design and advertising. 

Further Education: 
1987 to 1989 – Jacob Kramer Art College
Qualification B/Tec National Diploma in Graphic Design.

1989 to 1990 – Jacob Kramer Art College
Post Diploma in Advertising.

Interests

I attend a regular Yoga class and have a Boxing Instructor to try and maintain a healthy lifestyle. I love gigs, eating out and socialising with friends and family.

Travelling and experiencing different cultures is a big love of mine. I have been blessed to have had the opportunity to travel to some amazing places across
the globe.

I enjoy designing greetings cards and wall art, which I previously sold at various Arts & Crafts markets around Yorkshire. I also love upcycling old furniture, giving them a whole new makeover, through paint techniques and French polishing.