Carl Dohnalek
Kettering,Northamptonshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in MacOS Tahoe and a comprehensive suite of Adobe tools, including InDesign CC, Photoshop CC, Illustrator CC, and Acrobat Pro DC. Proficient in PitStop Pro 2023 and Imposition Studio v7, complemented by strong capabilities in Microsoft Office 360. Dedicated to leveraging design skills to enhance visual communication and streamline production processes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work history
Designer & Artworker
Allinson Printers
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
2021.11 - 2026.01
- Imposition setup for litho and digital
- Print scheduling
- Plate making for a litho print machine (single, two and four colour machines)
- Digital print minding
Designer & Artworker
Norbrook Laboratories
Corby, Northamptonshire
2015.09 - 2021.10
- Produce quality print-ready artwork
- Product Photography, Photo studio setup
- Image retouching, colour matching and clipping
- Website: www.norbrook.com
Creative Designer & Artworker
Freelance
2005.08 - 2015.09
- I chose this career route to expand creatively, pursue my ambitions, and produce more specific, individual work. Being freelance has required me to advertise and form my client base. I take pride in this and strive to continuously produce high-quality work. I often work under tight deadlines, maintain high standards for creative artwork, and adhere to the client's brand guidelines. Through effective communication, I can build a working rapport with clients and better understand individual design requirements.
- Below are lists of my freelance and contract clients.
- Elliotts Agency
- Diamond Holidays
- Travis Perkins
- BBH (Bartle Bogle Hegarty)
- Rocket Creative
- Anglia Regional Co-operative Society Ltd
- Igloo Books Ltd
- Communisis
- The Marine Group
- Surrey Handling Supplies
- Mercury Inns Group
- BACA Safety
- Northamptonshire County Council
- Kookaburra
- Creative Tops
Graphic Designer
JohnsonDiversey UK Ltd
Northampton, Northamptonshire
2001.10 - 2005.08
- Catalogues
- Posters
- Brochures
- Flyers
- Liaise with international colleagues
- Creative solutions for presentations
- Print management
- Vector illustrations
- Setting up and producing digital photography of company products
- Upgrading of systems and software support
- Website: https://diversey.co.uk/en
Graphic Designer
Vartec Telecoms Europe Ltd
Northampton, Northamptonshire
2001.07 - 2001.09
- Design for the UK and European direct mail campaigns
- The UK, German and Swiss text amendments
- Website: www.vartec.com
Designer & Artworker
Contract Marketing Support
Corby, Northamptonshire
2000.05 - 2001.05
- Small marketing/design agency. Their main client was the Arcadia Group Limited.
Graphic Designer
Zephyr TVC
Thrapston, Northamptonshire
1999.08 - 2000.05
- Brochure design
- Preparing artwork for print, e.g., silkscreen, digital print
- Colour correcting of images and resizing
- Website: www.zephyr-tvc.com
Education
BTEC National Diploma - Graphic Design
Tresham Institute
Kettering 9 1997 - 6 1999
A-Level - Art, Design and Photography
Tresham Institute
Kettering 9 1992 - 6 1993
Preliminary Certificate - Art & Design
Tresham Institute
Kettering 9 1991 - 6 1992
Skills
- MacOS Tahoe
- Adobe InDesign CC
- Adobe Photoshop CC
- Adobe Illustrator CC
- Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
- PitStop Pro 2023
- Imposition Studio v7
- Microsoft Office 360
Timeline
Designer & Artworker
Allinson Printers
2021.11 - 2026.01
Designer & Artworker
Norbrook Laboratories
2015.09 - 2021.10
Creative Designer & Artworker
Freelance
2005.08 - 2015.09
Graphic Designer
JohnsonDiversey UK Ltd
2001.10 - 2005.08
Graphic Designer
Vartec Telecoms Europe Ltd
2001.07 - 2001.09
Designer & Artworker
Contract Marketing Support
2000.05 - 2001.05
Graphic Designer
Zephyr TVC
1999.08 - 2000.05
BTEC National Diploma - Graphic Design
Tresham Institute
9 1997 - 6 1999
A-Level - Art, Design and Photography
Tresham Institute
9 1992 - 6 1993
Preliminary Certificate - Art & Design
Tresham Institute
9 1991 - 6 1992