- DL Design Associates LtdGraphic Designer, Branding and Print SpecialistAugust 2006 - Today (18 years and 7 months)Good quality, well thought out, consistent graphic design is a powerful way to enhance your marketing message. Using a specialist saves you time and stress, leaving you free to get on doing what you do best - running your business. Do any of these scenarios sound familiar to you? You may have used an online design service, found it difficult to navigate, spent far too much time and not been happy with the results. You may have a logo which looks great on screen but when it's printed large on a roller banner for example, it pixelates and looks blurry. You wonder why the colour on your website doesn't match your letterhead, which in turn doesn't match your flyer or leaflet. So what is the answer? Put simply, using a graphic design specialist can take care of the whole process for you from start to finish. Creating online and print media will provide solutions to enable you to promote your business with a clear visual identity. Serious about getting results and wanting a 'creative design solution'? Feel free to book a 'virtual coffee' at a time you're free https://dldesign.chat/coffee Creative graphic design solutions for owner managed businesses, because sharper creative branding gets better results.
- RMB LtdAccount ManagerJuly 1997 - July 2006 (9 years)Coggeshall, England, United KingdomManaging and facilitating the sale, development and production of branded client products, to meet short and long-term company profit goals. Key accountabilities: Evaluate client needs effectively to produce clear project plans. Liaise with suppliers and contractors to ensure client needs were met in a timely and efficient manner. Operate appropriate budgetary systems and financial control methods including POs and invoicing. Maintain appropriate records that were up-to-date, accurate and filed correctly. Ensure effective communication existed between all members of the department and carry out team meetings. Make commercial decisions on project content, i.e. production method. Make commercial decisions on choice of supplier or contractor to fulfil client needs. Make financial decisions on overall cost of project and profit margins. Produce work for clients to very tight deadlines, sometimes same day. Share expert knowledge, i.e. design, artwork and print with other Account Managers. Develop stable and trusting relationships with key clients.
- Guiheen CreativeOwner | Graphic DesignerMay 1994 - July 1997 (3 years and 2 months)Sudbury, England, United KingdomMeeting and liaising with clients to build up the client base and generate revenue. Preparing visuals and artwork for newsletters, leaflets, mailers, posters, brochures, packaging, stationery and corporate identities. Preparing artwork and overseeing production.
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