Work History
Hard-working and talented graphic designer with over 30 years experience in the industry…
I have been running my own graphic design business for over 20 years. I was originally based in Brisbane but have recently moved back to my home town in Ayr, North Queensland. I have also held graphic designer positions in various advertising agencies over the years in Sydney, London and Gibraltar.
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Jan 1986 - Dec 1992
Maidens & Associates
Graphic Designer
Flinders St, Townsville, Qld 4810. Created many design projects using cut and paste including logos, businesses cards, stationary, flyers, brochures, catalogues and press advertisements whilst working within a tight deadline. -
Mar 1994 - Feb 1996
Print Approach
Freelance Graphic Designer
10 Fawley Ave, Narangba, Qld 4504. Created many print based design projects using Pagemaker, Coreldraw and Freehand including businesses cards, stationary, invoices, flyers, brochures and catalogues. -
Feb 1996 - ...
GGA Graphics
Self-Employed Freelance Graphic Designer
Web Based Clients
Responsible for overall web project management from development to execution and maintenance including web copywriting and SEO optimisation. Responsible for graphic design, optimisation of web graphics and implementation of WordPress websites for small businesses. Organise hosting, transfer domain names and move complete websites to new hosts. Ensure the quality of the finished website including validation of links and web forms. Create social media covers and advertisements including static images and videos. Create HTML email marketing campaigns utilising MailChimp or similar. Create infographics, animated gifs and videos optimised for the web. Create digital flipbooks to present traditional print documents on the web.Print Based Clients
Brittain Group - Materials Handling Pty and Schaefer Store Pty Ltd - since 1996
(Brisbane based national distributor of an extensive range of shelving solutions, manual handling & materials handling equipment) Closely liaised with Managing Director to complete all projects, often within tight deadlines for printers and magazines. Completed 400+ page product catalogues every 3-4 years as well as brochures, press advertisements, business cards, logo’s, email blasts and web banners.Electaserv Trading - since 1996
(Brisbane based wholesalers of power tools, hand tools, general hardware and household cleaning products. Brands include Queen, Built, GreenLeaf, Icanic, Electa and ROK Power Tools) Designed and created packaging for all the companies brands. Created packaging following brand design guidelines for SCA Group and Mitre 10. Created or utilised existing dielines for product packaging. Completed numerous other design projects including logos, business cards, product catalogues, brochures and flyers.Signs on Tap - Since 2012
(Townsville based signwriting company) Utilized Illustrator to complete motor vehicle wrap around signage and billboards.I have also been producing logos, brochures, flyers, press adverts and packaging for many different clients, for many years. These include:
Mega Mitre 10, Sunshine Mitre 10, Automotive Service Solutions, Austech Industries (SP Tools, Scorpion and SRT Air Tools), Global Graphics and SFS Sheds.