Robert Donald - Graphic Designer

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CURRICULUM VITAE

Personal Profile

Has the ability to analyse a brief and develop solutions, whilst both giving attention to detail and keeping the overall picture in mind. Can offer a substantial knowledge of computers and associated technology, combined with good freehand skills. Has an organised yet flexible approach, coupled with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Enjoys working within a motivated creative team, but is also happy to lead when required.

Personal Details

Date of Birth:

19 December 1979

Marital Status:

Single

Nationality:

British

Email Address:

mail@robertdonald.co.uk

Address and telephone numbers available on request.

Computer Skills

Experienced in the use of:

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
QuarkXPress
Macromedia Dreamweaver

Reasonable working knowledge of:

Macromedia Flash/Director
Microsoft Word and Excel
3D Studio Max

Employment

10/2003—Present: Graphic Designer
(Athena Press Book Publishers). Duties include:

Cover design, working from initial concepts through to final approved artwork and the preparation of digital files ready for printing.

Liaising with the editorial department and authors at an early stage to establish the design specifications of a given title.

Managing the work schedule for the design department and monitoring the progress of out-of-house illustration work to ensure quality control and that work is delivered on time.

Approving and formatting of interior imagery. This includes the design of maps and diagrams, as well as the creation of some illustrative material.

Responsible for the interviewing and hiring of new staff.

Preparation of both standard and custom advertising materials for marketing purposes.

Website administration and the preparation of imagery for uploading to the Athena website.

IT Support/Network Administrator – purchasing, installing and maintaining of all office equipment.

09—10/2002, 05—08/2004: Freelance Graphic Designer (The Royal Marines Historical Society)

Designed the cover, page layout and advertising flyer/order form for the book ‘A Short History Of The Royal Marines’. Work was completed on a revised second edition of the book in 2004 and a third edition in 2007.

10—11/2002: Freelance Graphic Designer (The Golden Hinde)

Designed a children’s activity guide to the ship, including a labelled cutaway on the centre spread.

03—07/2003: Administrator (MOD Guard Service, Portsmouth Naval Base)

Duties included processing of Staff Leave, Sick and Overtime information to the Naval Base Pay Department, as well as other office work, such as typing, filing & stationary orders.

Pre-graduation Employment:

Cleangro Ltd (Horticultural Nursery) – Office Junior.
Showcase Cinemas – Retail Assistant.
The Watercress Company – Factory Worker.
Secuiricor Ltd – Night Shift Worker.
The Hog’s Lodge – Waiter/Barman.

Dates and details available on request.

Education

1999—2002: BA (Hons) Graphic Design, Coventry University
Upper Second Class Award.

1998—1999: BTEC National Diploma in Foundation Studies Art & Design, Coventry University
Has developed skills in other areas of Art and Design, including photography.

1996—1998: A levels, Oaklands Sixth Form College, Waterlooville, Hants.
Art & Technology (C).

1992—1996: GCSEs, Oaklands R.C. School, Waterlooville, Hants.
Geography, French & English Literature (A); Design Technology (B); Art, English Language, Double Science, Mathematics & Religious Studies (C).

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