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Lisa Carey

STOKE ON TRENT,Staffordshire

Summary

A passionate and enthusiastic artworker with an excellent work ethic and intelligent approach to work.

My excitement for creativity gives me confidence to aim high and strive to achieve my desired goals.

I am a quick learner with communication skills, and I have a good understanding of people. I can work well as part of a team or as an individual.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work history

Artworker

Safetynet Solutions Ltd
Crewe, Cheshire
2015.06 - Current

I currently hold position of artworker/digital printer for a company that specialises in printed management solutions. This includes identification, visitor management and contractor control. They produce wide ranges of systems that includes discreet visitor books and tear-off passes recommended for GDPR compliance, NCR pads and booklets as well as work place permits to work.

My role includes:

  • Designing artwork to customers requirements and specifications, which includes incorporating their corporate branding and guidelines.
  • Creating PDF proofs for client approval prior to moving towards the final print stages.
  • Enhance quality of print files by utilising Pantone system effectively for precise colour matching in both four colour digital printing and two colour litho printing. I also prepare files for reel to reel continual printing thermal labels.
  • Preparing print files for a DPX plate maker, for the Heidelburg press.
  • Operating the Xerox Versant 180 digital printer.
  • Using Adobe Creative Suite on a daily basis.

Artworker

Aura Graphics Ltd (previously) Fenn Graphics Ltd
Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
2008.05 - 2015.06

I held the position of studio technician/artworker at a leading vehicle livery specialists. It was my role to design graphics and implement prearranged designs into a format that would work for specific vehicles and signage.

I also produced designs for labels, particularly gas cylinder and collar labels, often working with tight layouts and legal restrictions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare artwork in response to requirements detailed within a brief, utilising Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Converting, preparing and retouching artwork in multiple formats for large format digital print, screen print separation, and vinyl cutting plotters.
  • Worked closely with clients to create bespoke designs, meeting their unique needs.
  • Calculating material usage.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Staffordshire University
Stoke-on-Trent

Higher National Diploma - Graphic Design

Newcastle-under-Lyme College
Stoke-on-Trent

National Diploma - Visual Communication

Newcastle-under-Lyme College
Stoke-on-Trent

A-Levels - Photography / Graphic Design

Newcastle-under-Lyme College
Stoke-on-Trent

GCSEs -

James Brindley High School
Stoke-on-Trent

Skills

  • Photography expertise
  • Graphic designing
  • Illustrative branding
  • Creative vision
  • Graphic design proficiency
  • Printmaking techniques
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Creative problem solving
  • Photography
  • Graphic design
  • Corporate identity branding

Timeline

Artworker

Safetynet Solutions Ltd
2015.06 - Current

Artworker

Aura Graphics Ltd (previously) Fenn Graphics Ltd
2008.05 - 2015.06

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Staffordshire University

Higher National Diploma - Graphic Design

Newcastle-under-Lyme College

National Diploma - Visual Communication

Newcastle-under-Lyme College

A-Levels - Photography / Graphic Design

Newcastle-under-Lyme College

GCSEs -

James Brindley High School
Lisa Carey