Employment history

July 2016 / present : Creative Lead at Speller Metcalfe

Speller Metcalfe is national building contractor turning over annually +140 million working across 40+ live sites. I am responsible for all digital /print media used internally / externally of the business. Working autonomously within a small team I manage my own time working on on-going projects, within tight deadlines and live briefs.

Main responsibilities :

  • Professional photography - Internal / external project photography, project progress documentation, corporate staff photography and event documentation

  • Video production - Ranging from aerial surveys, client updates & soft landings packages, education / training, live tender support, web & social media, campaign support and event documentation

  • Drone operator for filming/ photography

  • Supporting the Bids team with bespoke artwork packages ranging from complete one off builds to layout design while working inside other institutions brand guidelines, this will often require a video to be produced to showcase relent work and testimonials from past clients, shot on location on a tight turnaround.

  • Site and vehicle livery. Conceptualising design, liaising with suppliers and managing installation

  • Design promotional marketing materials for print and digital and Deal with all print enquiries /commissioning

  • Ensure all aspects of the companies marketing and activities align with the ethos and goals of the brand

  • Provide key input for concept/creative development

  • Create and update marketing guidelines including branding and site set-up

  • Develop and update the design of the company and supporting websites

  • Create templates for ongoing resources

  • Manage the photography website and administer all sales

June 2011 / July 2016 : Creative Lead at HDanywhere.co.uk // HDconnectivity.com

A two-sister business that deals in a wide range of HDMI distribution solutions. I held a position as the Lead Creative for the company and was responsible for their design, web and photography work.

Main responsibilities :

  • Creative design, including digital and print advertising, marketing and promotional campaigns.

  • Conception and creation of logotype, branding and typography design.

  • Artwork preparation and preparing files for print - working together with print suppliers.

  • Project management when working together with contractors; photographers and web developers.

  • Professional photography.

  • All video production, including for use on websites and social media.

  • Website build and design, including the development of main sites and micro-sites.

  • Website management (CMS) and blog design optimisation.

  • Management of social media, including Facebook and Twitter.

  • Management of brand guidelines.

June 2009 to present : Freelance photographer and designer at James Evans Photography

Wedding photography nationally and internationally. Examples can be found at www.jamesevansphotography.com. Corporate and product photography, with clients including Comte Cheese, Stella Artois, Red Bull and local government organisations.