Cheryl Westwood | Graphic Designer

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Cheryl Westwood

About Me

I am a passionate, creative and talented individual who is enthusiastic about the complete design process from start to finish. I enjoy a challenge and aspire to bring harmony and balance to all my work.

I am constantly using inspiration from everyday life and the environment, using my innate talents to bring imaginative concepts into reality with visual interest and attention to detail. I am competent in all elements of design from initial visualisation to final publication. I am reliable, committed and a self-motivated person with a professional approach towards achieving high standards.

I have always been drawn to well-conceived, good design and love the whole process of being creative. I followed my heart into the design, now having worked in the industry for over 10 years. My specialties include designing marketing material such as brochures, prospectuses, banners and flyers with commitment to quality, composition and detail. email: cheryl.j.westwood@gmail.com Phone: 07773 700 149

DESIGN PAGE LAYOUT

I enjoy the challenge of combining elements together creatively on a page to bring visual interest and balance.

ARTWORK & GRAPHICS

A desire to create impact whether from large eye catching wall graphics or smaller promotional material.

GARDEN DESIGN

My passion for design also extends into horticulture transforming an outside space into a unique beautiful garden.

Garden Design

Key Skills

Experienced and practised in using the Adobe Creative Suite
10 years experience working within the design industry
Proficient in creative page layout for prospectus, magazine and a variety of media
Accomplished with the responsibility of achieving the brief objectives
Competent in managing, problem solving and developing ideas
Skilled at communicating and organising work schedules to meet deadlines
Capable of working independently and within a team

Resume

2011 – 2016

Middleweight Graphic Designer

UpgradeYourMedia.com

Leading role in assisting with the development, promotion, advertising and launch of a print base media company
Responsible for holding meeting with new clients detailing requirements and outlining briefs
Producing visuals, liaising closely with clients working up concepts and coordinating development of the project to achieve their goals
Overseeing production of a wide range of media in different materials and finishes
Organisation of workloads, arranging time schedules to meet with deadlines
Responsible for production of a wide range of designed based graphics from logo and company branding to large format displays, interior design and publications
Worked alongside web development teams to produce high quality assets and style guides for websites
Accounting, file management, spreadsheets, costing and invoice administration

2009 - 2011

Graphic Designer

Onedotmedia.com

Visualization, concept, design and marketing for a variety of schools and small businesses
Production of an array of publications
Photography, DVD and web based media
Creative role in an expanding business

2007 – 2009

Garden Designer

Freelance

Concept through all design stages to completion
Modern and contemporary illustrative hand draw designs
Each design unique to compliment the style and personality of each individual client and environment

Education and Training

HND Art and Graphic Design - Northbrook College
Horticulture - Brinsbury College
Enrolled Nurse General - Worthing and Southlands Hospital

Additional Information

Photography, filming and compilation of DVD promotions. Proficient in drawing, artwork and illustration and enjoy art, architecture and travelling. Psychology, meeting people, reading, cycling, badminton and swimming.

Get in touch

cheryl.j.westwood@gmail.com 07773 700 149