“...we valued
your input and assistance so much, and feel that you have made a real difference to our centre...”
– Dr Simon Shackley, UKBRC
Career Summary
Visual Communication Consultant with over 20 years extensive experience within the creative design and computer technology industries.
Key skills include:
Intimate knowledge of the design, prepress, and printing industries.
Expertise in a wide range of creative software packages.
Conceiving, designing, writing and producing software training courses.
Effectively guiding people of all abilities and skill levels in the use of computer technology through demonstrations, presentations and tuition, either individually or in groups.
Ability to motivate, support and work with others in order to achieve a creative and harmonious working environment.
Qualifications
Adobe Certified Instructor in Illustrator CS4
Adobe Certified Instructor in Photoshop CS4
Adobe Certified Instructor in Premiere CS3
BA [Hons.] Visual Communication, Ravensbourne College of Design & Communication, Kent 1984–1987
Member of the Society of International Typographic Designers [by examination] 1987
BTEC National Diploma, Surrey Institute of Art & Design, Surrey 1982–1984
[gawr-juhs], 2011–
Founder and owner
[gawr-juhs] is a small creative collective based in Edinburgh. Its purpose is to be a space of fluid creativity. Its aim is to be innovative, imaginative and inspirational. It currently specialises in providing business start-ups and SMEs with bespoke design and branding advice at affordable and realistic prices
Edinburgh College of Art, 2002–2010
Graphic Design Lecturer
Part-time lecturer in Graphic Design at the Edinburgh College of Art. From 2006 until 2010 I was responsible for the Stage 3 element of this four year degree course. Holder of Enhanced Disclosure issued by Disclosure Scotland.
Tidalfire Ltd., Edinburgh 2001–2002
Technical Trainer
Joined forces with 5 other ex-Adobe / Aldus employees to help form Tidalfire. Provided instructor-led training courses in a variety of different creative software applications. In addition, produced promotional and marketing materials for the company.
Newton Park Ltd., Edinburgh 1999–2000 Director / Technical Author
Created, developed and managed the Wizzthru® brand of audio-based software training products for this Edinburgh based publishing company..
Edinburgh College of Art, 1995–1998
Lecturer in Visual Communication
Technology
Implemented creative software training programmes for students within the School of Visual Communication. Secured a significant software sponsorship deal with Adobe Systems Europe. Project-managed the creation of 'The Adobe Centre', at time a state-of-the art computer facility at Edinburgh College of Art.
Aldus Europe Ltd, Edinburgh 1991–1994
Training Development Co-ordinator,'93–'94
Designer, '91-'93
Initially employed as a designer but later became responsible for developing, supporting and monitoring European end-user training programmes. This job function ceased when Adobe Systems and Aldus Corporation merged.
Previous Employers
The Graphic Design Guild Ltd., London
1988–1991
OC&C Strategy Consultants Ltd., London
1987–1988