What I love to do, and what I do best
I work in the practical end of design where things need to look good and read clearly. My key skills sit across digital and print, from websites and everyday business graphics to custom resources and seasonal branding that gives a project a bit of personality. I like work that’s useful, tidy and easy for people to live with, and I’m not shy about saying when something needs improving. It keeps the standard up and it keeps the job honest.
Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong use of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat for digital and print work, such as business cards, reports and marketing material
- Creating live, editable PDF forms and interactive documents such as forms, certificates and surveys.
- Clear, practical writing for professional publications
- Custom digital resources including simple GIFs, seasonal graphics and branded assets
- Designing character assets that quietly lift a brand and make people smile
- Seasonal dressing of logos and headers for autumn, Christmas and other themes
- Practical design support for small businesses and organisations that want things done properly
Microsoft Office Suite
- Word for everyday documents and reports, with working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
Digital Marketing and Social Media
- Email, newsletters and managing mailing lists for clear digital communication for small businesses
- Social media graphics and simple SEO‑aware content that doesn’t make wild promises
- Website design, layout, updates and ongoing maintenance
The design industry is rapidly evolving, as too are clients needs. Digital printing was just edging in over litho printing when I first started working in print, and I am very glad to have had the hands on experiences and opportunities to learn about traditional medias, which are still valid today, however, there’s never an excuse to be left behind and demonstrating a full understanding of modern technologies alongside the experience of more traditional processes gives me a very broad scope of knowledge to draw from.
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration
Passed March 2026
Couse provider North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire Collage
- Unit 1: Principles of providing administrative services.
- Unit 2: Principles of business document production.
- Unit 3: Understand communication in a business environment.
- Unit 4: Understand employer organisations.
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Digital Marketing
Course provider: Lincoln College
Unit 1: Social media
Understanding the range of social media platforms available for use by business;
Knowing how to use social media platforms to engage an audience
Understanding the role of social media in building brand reputation
Unit 2: Email Marketing
Understanding how email campaigns can help businesses reach and engage their audience
Planning an email campaign
Understanding the role of data protection regulations when implementing email campaigns
Unit 3: Digital marketing review
Understanding the role of digital marketing
Knowing how to review the effectiveness of digital marketing
Knowing how to use outcomes of digital marketing effectiveness reviews
Unit 4: Understanding Search Engine optimisation for Business
Understanding the principles of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Knowing how Search Engine Optimisation benefits business
Knowing how to use Search Engine Optimisation to benefit a business
Unit 5: Digital Marketing for Business
Understanding the role of digital marketing in business
Understanding how digital promotion is achieved
Producing a plan to promote a business through digital channels
Knowing how to use online presence to raise funds and cut costs
NCFE Level 2 Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness
Passed July 2025
Course provider: Bridgwater and Taunton College
I started this course in May 2025 because not only do I have a particular love for being outside in the open countryside and all things environmental, but I have also worked with several clients in the ‘green industries’ sector, and in doing so have acquired great depth of knowledge, particularly in passivhaus principles, enerphit and MVHR units.
I wanted to do this course to formally demonstrate that I understand the principles behind why we should be moving towards a more sustainable future. I was absolutely delighted to receive notification that I had passed, with some absolutely glowing feedback too!