1. DANIEL
HOMERSTONE
PERSONALPROFILE
A creative, conscientious and
methodical Graphic Designer,
Marketing Assistant, Copywriter
and Print Buyer, with over 13 years
experience working in a busy
retail sector Marketing & Design
Department. Takes pride in the
ability to balance attention to
detail with work flow efficiency.
Accustomed to working within a
busy environment and meeting
demanding deadlines as part of a
teamorindependently.Confidently
implements own decisions
and prioritises workloads. Has
extensive experience working
on projects from initial concept
through to final print and delivery.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
GRAPHIC DESIGNER/MARKETING ASSISTANT
PHOTO CORPORATION (UK) LTD (JULY 2002 – PRESENT)
Responsible for the design, print and distribution from concept to
delivery of all promotional material for all divisions of the family
portrait photographer’s European business (UK, Ireland & previously
the Netherlands & Belgium). Continually ensuring that the company’s
brand remains fresh, appealing and relevant to the consumer.
Consistently drives down print and hardware prices, in some cases
by as much as 50%, by sourcing new suppliers, building strong
relationships with current suppliers, consolidating print jobs and
using a selective buying technique.
Wrote the company website content in its entirety (first draft) as well
as press releases, promotional copy and advertorials published in the
national press including Gurgle Magazine, The Independent and The
Sunday World (Ireland).
Editor, article writer and designer of the company Newsletters and
Magazines in their various forms - Spotlight, The PixiPost and Pixi
Magazine.
For the last six years also selected to be one of four company driving
assessors (having passed ROSPA’s advanced driving course) taking
new recruits on driving assessments prior to them receiving their
company vehicle.
MOBILE COORDINATOR
PHOTO CORPORATION (UK) LTD (MAY 2001 - JULY 2002)
Provided administrative support for the mobile photography studio
division, including the collation of daily photography and sales
figures, distribution of all required paperwork, checking of incoming
photography & sales paperwork & the pursuit of outstanding banking.
CUSTOMER SERVICE CONSULTANT
PHOTO CORPORATION (UK) LTD (DEC 1998 - MAY 2001)
Dealt with and resolved all forms of incoming customer queries.
Oversaw department in the Customer Services Managers absence and
trained new members of the customer service team.
Designed and compiled the Customer Service Manual.
GENERAL ASSISTANT
BRYANT BROTHERS (JUN 1997 - OCT 1998)
Worked in many different areas of the fresh produce (predominately
fruit and vegetables) wholesalers & retailers, including the shop floor,
stock management, completion of orders and deliveries.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON (SEPT 1995 - JUN 1997)
HND Graphic Design
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH (SEPT 1993 - JUN 1995)
BTEC Art and Design - Merit
ALTON COLLEGE (SEPT 1991 - JUN 1993)
A-Levels - Art (A), Mathematics (C), Design & Technology (C)
THE PETERSFIELD SCHOOL (SEPT 1986 - JUN 1991)
GCSEs - Design & Communication (A), Mathematics (A & extended paper
pass), Art (A), Science (B), English (C), History (C), Geography (C).
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
I am the colourist for online comic ‘NOVA 619’ and enjoy drawing, painting and
digital art in my spare time (http://haplessharry.deviantart.com/gallery). I also
restore old/damaged photographs for family & friends and enjoy badminton,
mountain biking and reading graphic novels.
SKILLS
Indesign
Illustrator
Photoshop
Microsoft Office
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07891 317 115
danhomerstone@hotmail.co.uk