Rachel Jenkins
Graphic Designer
Leicestershire, United KingdomI’m an enthusiastic, hard-working, and highly self-motivated Graphic Designer.
I take on new challenges with a positive attitude and thrive in an energetic environment, where I can share ideas with like-minded individuals or simply work under my own initiative. I strive to always meet targets and handle responsibilities with optimism, determination and tenacity, whilst throwing my own creative flair into all work that I carry out.
Over the course of ten years in both education and industry, I have knowledge and experience in Graphic Design for both offline and online mediums, as well as Photography and Illustration. I am proficient in various versions of Adobe Creative Suite programs, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom and Acrobat. On top of my design skills, I am Mac and PC proficient and confident, well versed with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel), practical use in organisational programs such as SalesForce & Trello and have a working understanding of Internet technologies including Social Networking and Online Marketing.
You cant find my portfolio of work on www.behance.net/Rachel_Jenkins
Please note, this is only a snippet of my work.
I take on new challenges with a positive attitude and thrive in an energetic environment, where I can share ideas with like-minded individuals or simply work under my own initiative. I strive to always meet targets and handle responsibilities with optimism, determination and tenacity, whilst throwing my own creative flair into all work that I carry out.
Over the course of ten years in both education and industry, I have knowledge and experience in Graphic Design for both offline and online mediums, as well as Photography and Illustration. I am proficient in various versions of Adobe Creative Suite programs, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom and Acrobat. On top of my design skills, I am Mac and PC proficient and confident, well versed with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel), practical use in organisational programs such as SalesForce & Trello and have a working understanding of Internet technologies including Social Networking and Online Marketing.
You cant find my portfolio of work on www.behance.net/Rachel_Jenkins
Please note, this is only a snippet of my work.
Work Experience
Geospatial Insight
Graphic Designer
I am currently employed as the only Graphic Designer within the Marketing department at Geospatial Insight, I am responsible for producing all visual outcomes across the entire business. Geospatial Insight are a leading provider of independent research derived from the analysis of satellite, aerial and drone imagery and the integration of this intelligence with a range of other data sources. I am responsible for the maintenance, development and general upkeep of our brand across all offline and online mediums, as well as producing any other visual designs that may be required.
My work load covers a wide spectrum of design formats covering marketing and advertising to Social Media and Email campaigns, brand expansion to event organisation, corporate documents to website direction and absolutely everything in between. Due to being the only designer in the company, everything is handed to me at some point for designing, this intern gives me the skills and confidence to trust my own judgment and develop the brand into something truly unique and market leading in the industry.
My work load covers a wide spectrum of design formats covering marketing and advertising to Social Media and Email campaigns, brand expansion to event organisation, corporate documents to website direction and absolutely everything in between. Due to being the only designer in the company, everything is handed to me at some point for designing, this intern gives me the skills and confidence to trust my own judgment and develop the brand into something truly unique and market leading in the industry.
April 2018
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Birmingham, United Kingdom
Croner Taxwise
Creative Designer
I was employed as the sole Creative Designer at Croner Taxwise, I was responsible for producing all visual outcomes across a large range of platforms for both B2B and B2C requirements. Croner Taxwise is a Fee Protection Insurance specialist with a client base of 4000+ accountancy practices across the UK. I was responsible for the maintenance, development and general upkeep of their brand as well as producing bespoke artwork for their clients.
My work load covered a broad spectrum of design formats and target audiences with B2B & B2C requirements, covering marketing and advertising to Social Media and Email campaigns, brand expansion to event organisation, corporate documents to website direction and absolutely everything in between.
Part of my daily requirements was to produce and maintain a full bespoke marketing service to act as a 'bolt-on' for the core product offering, this means I not only had to maintain our own brand identity, but respect other brands and their brand guidelines as well. Having these boundaries means I had to be creative within strict rules and regulations.
My work load covered a broad spectrum of design formats and target audiences with B2B & B2C requirements, covering marketing and advertising to Social Media and Email campaigns, brand expansion to event organisation, corporate documents to website direction and absolutely everything in between.
Part of my daily requirements was to produce and maintain a full bespoke marketing service to act as a 'bolt-on' for the core product offering, this means I not only had to maintain our own brand identity, but respect other brands and their brand guidelines as well. Having these boundaries means I had to be creative within strict rules and regulations.
January 2017
- March 2018
United Kingdom
Serco Leisure
Graphic Designer
During my employment as a Graphic Designer at Serco Leisure, I was responsible for producing visual outcomes for a large client base. I worked from concept ideas and development through to finalised printed materials. My work load covered a broad spectrum of designs and target audiences, covering toddler swimming lessons to 60+ fitness campaigns, wedding packages to business conferences and everything in between.
March 2016
- December 2017
Leicester, United Kingdom
Häfele UK
Graphic Designer
Whilst working as a Graphic Designer at Häfele UK, I was responsible for all visual printed outcomes. I worked from concepts through to finalised materials ranging from packaging to promotional campaigns. I worked on the off-line design team, however, I produced artwork for online and social platforms, producing a wide variety of graphics from E-News letters to Social Campaigns.
October 2014
- March 2016
Rugby, United Kingdom
Suburban Properties Services Ltd
Administrator
I worked at Suburban Properties Services Ltd for 18 months. My duties included, answering phones and dealing with customer enquires, invoicing and processing orders using Microsoft Office, book keeping and booking in of jobs.
March 2013
- September 2014
Coventry, United Kingdom
Education
Excell With Business
Diploma, WordPress
2017
- Present
United Kingdom
Shaw Acadamy
Diploma, Digital Marketing
2016
- 2016
United Kingdom
Institute Of Photography
Diploma, Photography
2014
- 2016
United Kingdom
Coventry University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Graphic Design, 2:1
2013
- 2014
Coventry, United Kingdom
Birmingham City University
Higher National Diploma, Graphic Design, Distinction
2011
- 2013
Birmingham, United Kingdom
North Warwickshire & Hinckley College
National Diploma & Award, Graphic Design, Distinction, Distinction
2009
- 2011
Hinckley, United Kingdom
Skills
Acrobat,
Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud,
Advertising,
Branding,
Creative Design,
Events,
Excel,
Front End Design,
Graphic Design,
HootSuite,
Illustration,
Illustrator,
Indesign,
Lightroom,
Mac Proficient,
Mailchimp,
Microsoft Office,
Offline Design,
Online Design,
Online Marketing,
Outlook,
PC Proficient,
Photography,
Photoshop,
Planning,
Powerpoint,
Promotion,
SalesForce,
Social Media,
Stratogy,
Trello,
UI/UX Design,
Website Mapping,
Word,