ABOUT

A graphic designer with a passion for powerful communication and compelling design.

I’m a strategic thinker who thrives on pushing boundaries and finding creative solutions.

My production and design background has been the perfect training ground for developing strong project management skills and I have a talent for written and visual communication, a deep understanding of branding and a strong aptitude for technology.

Skills

  • Graphic design

  • Art direction
  • Project Management

  • Copy-editing

 

  • InDesign CC – advanced

  • Photoshop CC – advanced

  • Illustrator CC – advanced

  • WordPress – intermediate

  • HTML – basic
  • ShulSuite CRM & CMS – advanced

Education

Certificate IV in Graphic Design 
Shillington College, Sydney (2011)

Short course in Graphic Design 
Central Saint Martins, London (2010)

Post-graduate Diploma in Book Editing & Publishing
Macleay College, Sydney (2005)

Bachelor of Liberal Studies — English/Psychology
University of Sydney, Sydney (2004)

Marketing & Communications Manager, Emanuel Synagogue, Sydney

April 2014–present

  • Transform and revitalize the organization’s brand identity;

  • Maintain and grow brand presence amongst members, media
    and the broader community;

  • Develop and implement a marketing and communications strategy to grow member engagement;

  • Develop innovative strategies to communicate the Emanuel Synagogue brand and messages both internally and externally;

  • Develop and produce promotional collateral for all events, programs and publications, working closely with key internal stakeholders;

  • Manage website content, utilizing social media and other channels to enhance member engagement;

  • Create content and layouts for eDMs and manage distribution;

  • Compose, refine and edit all communications to major donors, members and other stakeholders.

Art Director / Graphic Designer | Freelance

December 2011–present

  • Create unique and effective logos and brand identities;

  • Website design and eDM creation;

  • Newsletters, print ads, stationery design;

  • Annual reports, brochures, flyers and posters;

  • Book design and layout, typesetting and ebook conversions;

  • Print management and finished art.

Project Coordinator, Elsevier Publishing, Sydney

February 2011–April 2012

  • Managed production of medical text books and associated artwork program to strict budgets and deadlines;

  • Established visual identity and design direction in collaboration with publisher, managed design and print process;

  • Developed and tested ancillary products including apps, websites and ebooks.

Senior Production Controller, Children’s Books, HarperCollins Publishers, London

February 2009–February 2010

  • Managed production of Children’s picture book list;

  • Coordinated reproduction of original artwork for publications.

Production Controller, Random House Australia, Sydney

April 2005–September 2008

  • Produced high-profile titles across all publishing divisions;

  • Finished art, color-correction and preparation of files for press.