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About
I am a graphic designer with over 10 year's experience in all different aspects of communications management. From communication strategy through to creative design and communications implementation. My experience covers both corporate and agency positions and I particularly enjoy the full end-to-end involvement, from project inception through to final result.
I worked as an Account Manager and Sub Editor within a Media agency where I was responsible for the day-to-day client relationship, ensuring all assets are delivered on time and within budget.
I also have experience in publishing, web development and video editing.
As an Internal Communications manager, I successfully planned and implemented internal communications strategy to support the company's global objectives, collaborating with HR and Business Development within an International environment.
I have a passion for design, with a creative yet analytic mind. I am an enthusiastic and reliable team player, as well as a keen and fast learner.
I am educated to degree level, fluent in French and English with a good knowledge of Adobe creative Suite, HTML and Microsoft Office. -
Education
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Post graduate course Web design and developmentInstitut d'Etudes Supérieures des Arts2002 - 2002
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Post Graduate Diploma JournalismInstitut Français de Presse, Paris1993 - 1996
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Ordinary Degree Culture and CommunicationsUniversité Paris III, Paris1990 - 1992
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Experience
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Graphic DesignerFreelanceAug 2014 - Present (10 years 4 months)I am specialising in Graphic Design and Branding, creating graphics for both printed and electronic media.
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Marketing and Publicity officerEsher, United KingdomSep 2013 - Aug 2014 (11 months)On behalf of the Parent Teacher Association Executive Board, I look after the full communications package for all on-going and future PTA initiatives. I am responsible for creating and promoting events, liaising with the School Offices for approval of posters and advertising. My role is also to create and implement new and better ways to build buzz for the oncoming events.
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Part time web designer & video editor, FreelanceEsher, United KingdomJan 2007 - May 2009 (2 years 4 months)I worked on various projects including the shooting and editing of promotional videos for property developers. I also designed and developed my personnel royalty-free stock photo website. Previously, I spent two years taking online training courses in video editing and web design while taking care of my family.
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Graphic & web designer, Self employedParis, FranceApr 2003 - Jun 2005 (2 years 2 months)Having completed a post graduate course in Web design and Development I teamed up with a partner to set up a creative agency. At Eyescube (now Simpleway) we specialised in bespoke yet affordable creative solutions to small businesses, offering a range of services from web design & development to branding and graphic design.
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Internal Communications ManagerParis, FranceJul 2001 - Jun 2002 (11 months)Reporting to the CEO, I successfully collaborated with HR to design and implement various communication channels (intranet, managing director newsletter, videos etc) and coordinated projects supporting organisational changes and employee engagement. I also managed internal events including Annual employee meeting and New employees induction seminars.
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Senior account manager and Sub EditorParis, FranceJan 2000 - Jul 2001 (1 year 6 months)At Angie I managed various print corporate projects (magazines, newsletters, annual reports etc), reporting to prestigious International customers such as Total and Sanofi-Aventis. I was liaising with journalists, photographers and illustrators as well as in-house designers and manufacturing staff, managing the pre-press stages of production through to delivery of final product. My role also involved copy editing, writing sells and short articles, rewriting material, and proofreading complete pages using the agency publishing softwares.
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Communications coordinatorParis, FranceFeb 1999 - Jan 2000 (11 months)Communications coordinator, Alcatel Paris, France 1999-2000
At Alcatel I managed various external and internal events, including a corporate seminar gathering senior leadership from around the world. I also coordinated the launch of a new product which included management of creative agencies and delivery of new communication materials.
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Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@valeriesage, member since 2014