Curriculum Vitae

Summary

A highly creative design professional with a varied skill set. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (advanced skills in Photoshop / Illustrator & Indesign) and experienced across many disciplines. Specialising in design for print, but with added experience in digital design. Has worked with range of stakeholders & clients - working in-house at charities & design houses, working for manufacturers with licensed brands and retailers, as well as working business to business as a freelancer. Proud to have designed for some well known brands names & key consumer licenses.


Employment History

Botanic Folk Ltd.
Owner / Director
September 2022 - 2024 (2 years)

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Charlotta Darling Creative
Freelance Creative
Jan 2016 - present (10 years)

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Alabaré Christian Care & Support Ltd.
Creative Designer
June 2019 - August 2020 (1 year)

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The Letteroom Ltd.
Marketing Manager
July 2018 - August 2018 (2 months)

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Help for Heroes Trading Ltd.
Merchandise & Clothing Designer / Developer
November 2009 - July 2018 (8 years 9 months)

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Vivien Sheriff Ltd.
Production Manager
2008 - 2009 (2 years)

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Custom Accessories Europe
Graphic Designer
2005 - 2007 (3 years)

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Gemma International Ltd.
Designer
2001 - 2005 (5 years)

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Friends Provident
Mac Operator / Graphic Designer
2000 - 2001 (2 years)

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Guilbert (Niceday) Ltd.
Mac Operator / Packaging Designer
1999 - 2000 (2 years)

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Guilbert (Niceday) Ltd.
Packaging Design Assistant
1998 - 1999 (2 years)

Education

Salisbury College of Art · (1996 - 1998)
Higher National Diploma (HND), Graphic Design

Salisbury College of Art · (1995 - 1996)
BTEC National Diploma , Foundation Studies in Art and Design

South Wilts Grammar School 6th Form · (1993 - 1995)
A-Level Art & Design
AS-Level English Language

South Wilts Grammar School for Girls · (1988 - 1993)
GCSEs x 10 (A-C)