What's done

Examples of work projects : (since 1998)

• Project / Account manage printed & electronic publications on a freelance basis for Catalogue publishers/ Agencies/Photographers


• Reviewed production processes for various catalogue companies - highlighting opportunities to improve efficiency, output and save costs.


• Production controller for a 100pp Christmas catalogue for a high street retailer


• Project Managed a 172pp catalogue build for a B2B reseller channel


• Enterprise solution project: working party member advising on all aspects of publishing aspects for the business.


• Assisted and supported the development and launch of an in-house publishing solution for an Advertising Agency.


• Project led the development and launch of new channels to market that opened up new revenue streams. Including a 148pp B2C catalogue and web site.


• Reviewed marketing processes for a large property construction company. Assisted with process changes


• Worked with various businesses to produce more effective catalogues, web sites and e-channels to improve market presence and sales


• Critiqued various catalogues and digital channels. Such as a fashion brand that used print, digital and retail channels. Product and design recommendations were integrated into marketing strategy.


• Assisted with the marketing and design structure for a multi-national Signage Catalogue that increased sales
  

• Assisted Corporates in implementing new publishing strategies including Direct Mail and e-channels


• Researched and proposed Publishing Systems/Digital Asset Management systems for clients


• Reviewed and advised a Direct Mail campaign to integrate selling mechanisms to improve 'sales off the page'. Increasing sales by 14%.


• Project Managed a ESF/County Council Skills for Life project


• Prepared bespoke production & copywriting training sessions


• Editor / copywriter for corporate Newsletters


• Advised and assisted client to expand publishing department, including staff development, production workflows and structures


• Member of a working party to review the concept of a Vertical Market database project


• Advisor on selection and installation of publishing systems for various publication producers. Supporting teams during system set-up to reduce learning curve.


• Produced market research for a systems developer


• Market & Technical reports for various clients


• Completed customer reviews and produced Case Studies for PR and Sales requirements


• Worked on a contract basis to manage the in-house and external production for a German catalogue launch.


• Mentored a small business start-up
  

• Set up and manage an internet business selling limited edition prints and framing services on www.art4all.co.uk Specifically to promote awareness of the limited edition print sector.

Qualifications & Courses

NVQ4 in Management
C&G Working in the Sector
C&G Delivering Learning to Adults
C&G Working in the Sector
C&G Lithographic Platemaking and Printing
ONC Sciences
BPIF: Estimating for Printers
Reprographics Course
Unix: Solaris/Administration
Design Software: QuarkXpress; Illustrator & Photoshop
Office Software: Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Web Software: Dreamweaver, PageMill & Frontpage
Apple Hardware: Troubleshooting
Managing for Profitability
Mentoring Skills
Personal Development
Appraisal Training
Dismissal Policy Course
Presentation Skills
Communication Skills
PIRA:Paper Buying Course
Colour Control
DTP Demystified
Health & Safety Courses
Negotiation Skills
BOSSF Diploma