ABOUT ME
I am a highly motivated and hardworking individual, who graduated from Solent University in 2020 with a First Class Honours degree in BA(Hons) Fine Art. I have a methodical approach to working and an eagerness to learn and develop my skills.
My passion for communications arose whilst studying Communication and Culture and Graphic Design at A-level - this spiked my fascination with society, messaging and design. Combined with my love of creativity and art, I pursued a career in communications and graphic design, working with a range of clients and organisations. I enjoy creative story-telling, coming up with innovative ways of showing a brands identity and developing strong brand narratives.
Throughout my career, I have led rebranding initiatives, developed effective marketing strategies, and created engaging multimedia content. I am proficient in a range of software, including Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and various social media management tools.
In my spare time, I am a practicing artist, who runs creative workshops within the community and displays artwork in exhibitions.
Previous Clients
Graphic Designer / Marketing | Jojo Lewis Art (2017 - Present)
Content creation and social media management for Instagram.
Designed promotional materials and event posters.
Communications, including email marketing.
Coordinated interviews and wrote press releases for local and national news.
Graphic Designer | Excelsia University College (Nov 2024 - Present)
Designing and developing a wide range of visual content, including videos, brochures, social media posts, and other marketing collateral.
Updating and maintaining the website (Wordpress).
Content creation for social media including paid ads.
Graphic Designer | Mezano (Sept 2024 - Oct 2024)
Digital graphic designs and collateral for e-commerce content on Amazon.
Graphic Designer | HoustonKemp (July 2024 - Sept 2024)
Designed corporate presentations, event materials, invites, email marketing (including their 10 year anniversary Family & Friends Day communications), and PowerPoint templates.
Designed graphics and materials to support projects and bids, including turning data into visuals, updating CVs and stitching documents.
Content creation for LinkedIn, increasing audience reach about promotions and social responsibility.
Graphic Designer | Law Society of South Australia (May 2024 - July 2024)
Worked in the Marketing and Engagement team to support the rebranding of documents and assets.
Created and updated templates, presentations, information booklets, forms and certificates.
Designed internal and external communications - including newsletters, posters and the 2024 Annual Report, accessed by over 4,000 members.
Graphic Designer | Elysia Makes (March 2024 & Oct 2024)
March - Developing and designing a unique and original logo, font and clothing labels.
October- Developing the brand further with signage and social media.
Studio Coordinator | Architectus (Feb 2024 - May 2024)
Designed branded signage, event materials and internal resources.
Internal communications, including the fortnightly Studio Update presentation.
Assisted stakeholders with projects and initiatives.
Design & Communications Coordinator | Solent Students’ Union (Feb 2022 - Nov 2023)
Lead Designer responsible for creating all SU artwork and promotional materials - both digital and print (including wall vinyls, gazebos, signage, booklets and digital screens).
Managed and designed the rebranding of 6 services and the main brand identity over a 6 month period.
Content creation (graphics, videos, photography, newsletters, website material and blog posts), research and planning.
Social media management for Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Facebook and Youtube.
Implemented new marketing strategies, such as the idea, design and development of Sparkie, the SU mascot, who is now part of the core brand identity.
Internal and external communications, including working with the Income Generation team for advertisement.
Arranged and supported interviews for the BBC, ITV News and local radio stations, and wrote press releases for local, national and regional newspapers.
Insights, analytics and data evaluation, improving marketing strategy through data-driven decisions.
Assistant Project Lead / Community Engagement Officer / Artist | ZEST Collective (May 2021 - Nov 2023)
Successfully ran Arts Council England funded art projects supporting the local community.
Designed advertisement and materials for events and exhibitions, including our first exhibition Signs of the Times.
Social media management, planning and content creation (graphics, videos, photography).
Ran community consultations and stakeholder meetings, to build relationships and engagement.
Ran creative workshops with local youth groups and families.
Exhibition coordination, support and photography.
Wrote press releases for local, national and regional newspapers.
Evaluated project data and created an impact report, which supported further project funding.
Internal communications.
Invigilator | Solent Showcase Gallery (Oct 2019 - Jul 2020)
Content creation and social media management.
Coordinated in-house workshops and events, enhancing community outreach and brand visibility.
External communications, advertising current and upcoming exhibitions.
Working with artists, curators and the local community.
Fine Art Student | Solent University (2017 - 2020)
Content creation and social media management for Instagram and Twitter/X.
Designed promotional materials and event posters.
Communications, including email marketing.
Coordinated interviews and wrote press releases.