Visual Communicator + Mentor
Developed and Utilised throughout my lecturing and working career
Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud
Web Development - HTML and CSS, WordPress inc LMS & DMS systems
Pre Press setup and output for Die Cutting, Foiling, Embossing, Spot Colour etc. Macromedia Sign Writing, Corel CorelDRAW, Macromedia Studio MX
3ds Max7, QuarkXPress, Microsoft Office & Dantz Retrospect (Backup)
Plus Many More...
Web Designer/Wordpress Specialist - Mar 2016 - Current
138 Robina Town Centre Dr, Robina QLD 4226
Personal Coach, Hub Trainer & Mentor - Dec 2013 - Feb 2016
Lecturing a Diploma in Interactive Digital Media
2/75 Scarborough St Southport
Crystal Crayons Design & Media Studio - April 2013 - Dec 2013
Lecturing a Cert III in Digital Media - Traineeship
Senior Designer
bcreative - Feb 2012 - April 2013
Lecturing a Cert III & Cert IV in Digital Media - Traineeship
Senior Designer
As outlined in my CV, I am currently employed as a Web Designer/Wordpress Specialist for Local Search, formerly Local Directories Pty Ltd in Robina Qld. My previous position was personal coach, hub trainer and mentor lecturing creative print , web and
multimedia for Keystone College. I have a natural aptitude for teaching in the IT & creative industries and
extensive experience in producing design materials for my own clients,
previous employers, graphic design students and co-workers. I have covered all
types tasks through to designing high quality marketing, educational and
informative materials for clients in the advertising and vocational sectors up to
standards expected by private sector, organisations and government bodies.
Throughout my career I have helped create and maintain strong relationships
for a variety of stakeholders including my own clients, employers, and third party
suppliers. For example, I have produced materials for bcreative, Commercial
Arts Training College, BP and 9 major national real estate companies
throughout Australia. In addition, I have had a variety of local, regional and
interstate clients.
I have been using Adobe Creative Cloud in my current employment
and freelance work. By keeping in touch with industry trends, I have
maintained a current knowledge of ‘best practices’ in design which has
given me a creative edge in designing effective marketing campaigns,
developing brands and sub-brands, brochures, signage, web sites, publications,
manuals, guidelines, program guides, student handbooks and advertisements.
I believe my program knowledge of the main programs (Photoshop, Illustrator,
Indesign, Dreamweaver and Flash) is second to none and my design experience
is without compromise.
One of my main specialisations is in print production, which entails the
coordination of a number of related activities, such as liaising with clients and
local and international printers so as to ensure excellent quality outcomes and
appropriate pricing. My work flow management approaches encompass all
stages of development from conception through to completion, distribution,
and contingency/backup strategies.
I am aware of the need to build a team environment where excellence, service,
respect, care, consideration and (most importantly) accountability is fostered
and implemented. I believe it is essential to surround yourself with a great
team so as to ensure that we can take on additional (often urgent) design
work, without effecting current scheduled work deadlines. Although I believe
that I can fit into any work environment, I relish any opportunity to work
independently if needed.
My current employer have given me a fairly
autonomous role which has enabled me to concentrate on building competent
streamline workflow procedures. With my past experience with the Commercial
Arts Training College and in various leading design and production roles, I feel
very confident that I am the right person for the position. Even now I am
developing my own short course curriculum that will increase communication,
respect and value of design for both the designer and non-designer.
Creativity has been a strength of mine from a very early age, so much so that I
feel that I am destined to create! Although sometimes it can be challenging, I
view creating things as a form of expression and something that I need to do
every day. I really do enjoy my working life as it involves exploring style,
possibilities and solutions. I am proud of what I achieved at the Commercial
Arts Training College as it assisted me in becoming a leading-edge designer,
who is respected by his peers.