MY EXPERIENCE
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Graphic Designer
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ALAN HOLROYD
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1 Dikaiosynis, Kolossi, 4636 Cyprus
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www.paisleydesigns.portfoliobox.net
MY STORY
I was always interested in aesthetics and
graphic design. Coming from a working
class background the emphasis was upon
gaining employment no matter what it was,
so that is exactly what I did, starting out as
a bricklayer. I later realised that I didn’t
have to continue along this path and so I
set out to work towards my dream of
designing. I now live in Cyprus operating
as a freelance graphic designer.
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FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGN JULY 2007 - PRESENT
SELF EMPLOYED
Design and produce marketing material, keeping HCE as
the second largest UK based medical supplies company.
Designed marketing material for local Cypriot businesses
increasing their revenue and foot traffic.
Brochure designs for Medi-Plinth a leading UK based
medical furniture manufacturer.
MARKETING & IT MANAGER
OCT 2001 - JUL 2007
HEALTH-CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
Helped take the company from start up to second largest
medical equipment supplier in the UK.
Secured first £500,000 order.
Implemented procedures and documentation to gain
ISO9001 certification.
SHOWROOM MANAGER
MAY 1998 - SEP 2001
GATEWAY COMPUTERS
Produced in house marketing material and organised
promotional events helping to contribute in an increase
of sales by 37% on the previous year.
Hired, trained and evaluated sales associates.
SEP 1993 - MAY 1998
ASSISTANT MANAGER
MORGAN COMPUTERS
Produced in house marketing material which helped
achieve over £1 million revenue for the showroom.
Implemented a return merchandise authorization (RMA)
system with database which was used company wide
covering 5 showrooms and a mail order department.
MY HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Gaming
Game Modding
MY SOFTWARE SKILLS
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Movies
Adobe Photoshop
QuarkXpress
MY SUMMARY
Creative, hands-on professional with
expertise in graphic design, art direction
and project management. Offering
excellent communication and computer
skills. Ability to achieve brand awareness
through marketing material and consistent
design. Meets deadlines and works with a
high level of multi-cultural awareness and
adaptability, with a keen eye for detail.
MS Office Suite
MY EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY,
FOUNDATION COURSE
OPEN UNIVERSITY - UK
GCE - ENGLISH, MATHEMATICS, COMMERCE,
TECHNICAL DRAWING
GREAT BARR COMPREHENSIVE - BIRMINGHAM, UK
