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Dan Pepall

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Summary

Dedicated and reliable professional with 25 years of experience in design and print production environments. Strong communicator with solid organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Known for a positive, can‑do attitude and a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.

Analytical problem‑solver with excellent attention to detail.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work history

Design Studio Manager

Techniques Group Ltd
Chertsey, Surrey
2000.08 - 2025.07
  • Design Studio Manager | January 2020 - July 2026
  • Estimator | January 2018 - July 2025
  • Pre-Press Artworker | January 2010 - July 2026
  • Sign Installer | January 2010 - July 2026

Education

GNVQ in Art and Design -

Havering 6th Form College
Hornchurch

Skills

COMMUNICATION

  • Communicated effectively within a team of 6-10 with a positive can-do attitude
  • Led weekly status meetings to discuss current workload and identify any potential pinch points
  • Engaged with clients to foster and strengthen relationships instilling confidence and delivering high-quality customer service
  • Liaised with contractors supplying all relevant information to obtain quotes

ORGANISATION

  • Managed multiple client projects simultaneously
  • Scheduled and coordinated tasks with internal and external teams to achieve required results and meet client objectives
  • Maintained well organised records to support future reference and analysis

CALM UNDER PRESSURE

  • Remained calm in high-pressure situations, staying focused and maintaining logical rational thinking

DETAIL ORIENTATED

  • Continuously updated workflow and production schedules to ensure all details were kept up to date
  • Used critical eye for detail on a daily basis when reviewing client briefs, site surveys, technical drawings, print proofs and artwork
  • Prepared accurate itemised project costings

PROBLEM-SOLVING

  • Identified potential problems within projects and altered plans or production methods where required
  • Analytical thinking has helped me to think on my feet and find solutions in unexpected scenarios

TIME KEEPING

  • Planned project timelines effectively ensuring client deadlines were consistantly met or bettered
  • Proven punctuality - Ensured i arrived at place of work or client meetings prior to start time

Other Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
  • Canva
  • Corebridge (Estimating Tool)
  • Coefficient (Estimating / Workflow Tool)
  • Office Suite (Word, Excel) - Basic knowledge

Timeline

Design Studio Manager

Techniques Group Ltd
2000.08 - 2025.07

GNVQ in Art and Design -

Havering 6th Form College
Dan Pepall