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Technical SkillsPC & Mac

Adobe CC:Illustrator

PhotoshopInDesign

Acrobat Pro

Microsoft Office:WordExcel

PowerpointOutlook

HTML / CSS (basic)

KeynoteWordpress

MagentoCustom CMS systems

Social Media:Facebook Pages

TwitterInstagram

Pinterest

IntroductionHard-working, organised and proactive graphic designer experienced in marketing and communications. Skilled at designing and artworking for a variety of audiences and formats, delivering strategic plans and handling multiple projects.

EmploymentFreelance Graphic Designerwww.lajohnstone.co.ukAug 2011-Present• Design and copywrite for print and web, including logos and branding, apparel, brochures, leaflets,

letterheads, adverts, signage, social media graphics, e-commerce, e-newsletters and more• Source projects and liaise with clients • Art direction• Manage artwork preparation for print and web• Manage and develop social media presence• Oversee content management system and update website presence • Take / source and manipulate photographs• Liaise with external suppliers

Graphic Designer / Social Media ManagerDirty Fingers Ltd. www.dirtyfingers.co.ukJan 2012-Nov 2016• Design and copywrite for print and web, including apparel, brochures, leaflets, letterheads, adverts,

signage, social media graphics, e-commerce, e-newsletters• Manage artwork preparation for apparel printing• Manage and develop social media presence• Oversee content management system and update website • Take / source and manipulate photographs• Liaise with external suppliers

Design AssistantTandridge Trust www.tandridgetrust.co.ukMay 2011-Jan 2012• Design and copywrite for press adverts, posters, leaflets, websites, branding, brochures, digital

signage, web banners, e-newsletters, brand guidelines• Manage in-house printing of materials, liaise with external suppliers• Undertake promotional photography, manage image database, source stock images• Manage and develope social media presence • Maintain and improve company and sub-brand websites

Lisa Johnstone, Graphic Designer - Artworker - Illustrator | CV




http://www.dirtyfingers.co.uk

http://www.tandridgetrust.co.uk


Design SkillsPrint design:

BrochuresLeafletsApparel

PackagingStationery

PostersSigns

Logos

Digital design:Web graphics

IconsSocial media graphicse-newsletter graphics

Digital signagee-commerce store graphics

InterestsMy design interests include

product design, typography, logo and identity design, video

game concept artwork, and digital illustration.

Outside of design I enjoy horror / sci-fi, crafts, furniture

upcycling and painting, with an odd fondness for LEGO.

References available on request

Employment (cont.)

Lisa Johnstone, Graphic Designer - Artworker - Illustrator | CV

Communications Officer Ravensbourne College www.rave.ac.uk Jun 2008-May 2011• Primary contact for all communications enquiries• Write, edit, proofread and distribute content for press releases, articles, newsletters, marketing

emails, presentations, websites, social media• Develop and implement communications strategies at senior level• Liaise with journalists, maximise opportunities for press coverage, maintain databases• Advise on brand management, communications messages and design briefs• Liaise with and brief external printers, designers and suppliers• Take photographs and manage image library database• Manage content and images on intranet and website• Carry out ad hoc graphic design tasks (digital and print)

Communications Administrator / PA to DirectorDesign Museum www.designmuseum.orgJan 2008-Jun 2008• Act as primary contact for all media inquiries, assist at press events• Write press releases, articles and newsletters, liaise with journalists• Update website, manage image library / media coverage archive• PA / hospitality duties and organising exhibition private views

Corporate Services Administrator / PA to Director King’s College London www.kcl.ac.ukJul 2006-Dec 2007• PA, reception and hospitality duties, proofread publications

Various PA / Admin rolesMay 2004-Jul 2006

QualificationsMA Graphic Design Pass University of the Arts London Dec 2012BA (Hons) Art History 2:1 Goldsmiths College Jun 2004A-Level Media Studies A Sydney Russell School Jul 2001A-Level English Lit B Sydney Russell School Jul 2001A-Level French E Sydney Russell School Jul 200111 GCSEs A*-C Sydney Russell School Jul 1999



http://www.rave.ac.uk

http://www.designmuseum.org

http://www.kings.ac.uk


MAGAZINE ADVERT | Client: Eve Appeal



https://eveappeal.org.uk/


LEAFLET | Client: South Hill Designs



https://www.facebook.com/SouthHillDesignsByBarbara/


NEWSLETTER (PRINTED) | Client: South East London Chamber of Commerce



http://www.selondonchamber.org/


BROCHURE | Client: GS Plus



http://www.gsplus.org/


ADVERTS | Client: Spectrum Sino Radio

Nothing in this world is just black and white, especially when it comes down to cultural communications. So if you want to know about China, its culture and how to make your business grow, watch Sino TV and listen to Spectrum Sino radio. After all, it’s the station that pandas prefer. #PandasPrefer

WHAT HAS OUR RADIO PRESENTER GONE AND DONE?

Gerry predicted a Trump win ... in Autumn 2015.What else could happen on the station

#PandasPrefer?

Listen weekdays from 8am on Spectrum Sino on DAB and sino.uk

LONDON’S PERSONALITY RADIO STATION

NETWORK



http://www.sino.uk


PROMOTIONAL BROCHURE | Client: Pedal & Post



http://www.pedalandpost.co.uk/


ADVERTISING SIGNAGE | Client: Pedal & Post

Freshly baked and hand delivered to offices, homes, colleges and

venues in Oxford

#GAILsDelivers

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WWW.GAILSBREAD.CO.UK

oxford.minutemanpress.co.uk

01865 247 010

Want your ad here?

Contact

DESIGNPROMOTE

PRINT209 Banbury RoadSummertownOxford, OX2 7HQ

01865 311 [email protected]

www.gatineau.uk.com

Gatineau.Ltd GatineauLtd

www.pedalandpost.co.uk

PrescriPtions made easyfree delivery

82 Botley road • oxford • ox20BUtel 01865 242 649 / 01865 247 223

www.woodlands-pharmacy.com

07578343344cycle couriers & eco delivery

pedalandpost



http://www.pedalandpost.co.uk/


LOGOS | Client: Various




l a johnstoneLA Johnstone Graphic DesignLisa JohnstoneSittingbourne, Kent

[email protected]

Thank you!If you would like to see more of my work,

please visit www.lajohnstone.co.uk




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