Work Experience

I have experienced many roles during my career within different industries from print studio, finance & banking, retail, environmental,
health & safety and educational environments all of which have added to my vast experience.

As part of the marketing team at Wirral Metropolitan College, my role involved research, design and development of promotional materials, including prospectuses, posters, leaflets, press adverts and digital designs for web using the latest industry standard software,
including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign on an Apple Mac.

The role required a level of responsibility that involved proof reading, attention to detail and liaising with external companies including printers, education authorities and other educational establishments. Working for multiple departments required strong organisational skills being able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst also being aware of diversity, equal opportunities and College protocol, mission and vision.

Education

• HND Graphic Design | Ormskirk College of Further Education

• HNC Art & Design | Ormskirk College of Further Education

• City & Guilds Level 1 & 2 Desktop Publishing | Liverpool Community College

• City & Guilds Level 1 & 2 Photography | Hugh Baird College

• Multimedia Technology | The University of Liverpool

• National Diploma (Advanced) in Point of Sale Packaging | Hugh Baird College

• National Diploma (Advanced) in Retail Display Design | Hugh Baird College

• Foundation Certificate in Art & Design | Hugh Baird College

• GCSE's x 11 (including English & Art) | Litherland High School

Services

Does your business lack identity? Is your logo outdated or even non-existent?

Or maybe you are a new start-up and don't know where to begin?

I can help you create or improve your brand identity by creating a professional logo to reflect the image and reputation of your company.

Whatever your requirements for marketing your business with visual impact, contact me for a quote:

• Brand identity • Logos • Logo re-design • Websites • Business cards • Flyers • Adverts • Photo editing • Business stationery

• Vehicle graphics Roller banners • Posters • Web banners • Digital artwork

Achievements

Due to the popularity of the ‘Superlambanana’ project in Liverpool, the Community group ‘Wild in Art’ developed a new project for for the region called ‘Go Penguins’ designed to once again, dazzle the world with creativity as colonies of beautifully created penguins form a ‘Winter’s Trail’ around the city highlighting Liverpool's cultural and seasonal offerings. On my own initiative and remembering the success of the ‘superlambananas’, I entered my designs for submission, representing Wirral Metropolitan College. Being successful in my application I was chosen as the artist to represent WMC for the ‘Go Penguins’ winter exhibition.

Awards

Upon completion of the Advanced National Diploma in Point of Sale Packaging at Hugh Baird College during 1998 where I achieved a distinction grade, my end of year final examination was entered into the National Awards for ‘Point of Sale’ Packaging Design. Entries were submitted from all the college’s and universities in the UK. To my surprise, I won the National Gold Medal Award for my P.O.S. Packaging Project. Hugh Baird College requested to keep my project on display in the design department.

Business

I have always had ambitions to start my own business and whilst working part-time and being a full-time mum,
this gave me the perfect opportunity to get started and get creative.
With my background in art & design, graphics, visual display, photography and image editing software,
I have combined my talents to create original, colourful cards and gifts on my Etsy store: JellyJebs.