The CV

Experience

Trainer, self-employed. — 1990-Present.
I have been providing training and consultancy on electronic publishing systems for this period. Software products include: Quark XPress, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat and web design applications. I also train in OSX and Troubleshooting I am also familiar with a wide range of other software products and processes. In the main, I have originated my own courseware.

Designer/Illustrator, self employed. — 1989-Present
I have functioned successfully as a freelance designer/illustrator for many years now. Clients are corporate and charity based. I produce the originals and manage the print production process. I also project manage exhibitions and festivals.

Production Manager - Future Publishing — 1987-1989
Managed the production of approx 30 magazines.

Trainer/Training Designer, Dixons Group plc — 1980-1987 Responsible for originating training materials, delivering courses and courseware. Writer of DixRef - the hands on guide for shop managers and staff. Writer/designer of instructional material and books.

Trainer, Dixons Photographic — 1976-1980
Field-based trainer for shop staff. Also managed three shops in this period.

Education

Chelsea School of Art — BA Printed surface design 1972 - 1975
Adobe Certified Expert
DITB Certified Trainer.
Kodak Certified Trainer.

Other Courses Undertaken:

Many software courses, both face to face and distant. Photographic skills and techniques (various)
Presentation skills (Ashridge)
Speaking skills (Ashridge),
Train the trainer,
Time management skills
Video production
Writing workshops
Many other courses.

Skills

Proven ability to communicate effectively arcane processes and procedures. Able to take book-based material and learn from it quickly so as to build training materials. I understand and can communicate with creative people - both in junior and senior roles. Proven design and illustration skills. Ability to deliver over a wide range of visual processes.

Last update: September 27, 2005 9:46 PM