1. Ivor Tanner
My view on proofreading is not only should the grammar and spelling be correct, the typography is
equally important, as a very noted typographer told me in my youth “type is the fifth colour, if it doesn’t
sit well the ad won’t work!” Therefore I am very stringent on bad line endings, absolutely detest misuse
of hyphens and en rules but the biggest error of all machine quotes instead of speech marks!
Below is my employment for the last six years, second page is my complete history.
2011 – 2014 Publicis Chemistry
Chemistry had become Publicis Chemistry after a buyout, all existing work continued
plus the ongoing work from Publicis London – Renault, Airbus, Visa Card, Garnier etc.
During August 2012 Orange Telecoms launched EE, I played a major part in the launch
of all the printed material, press, DM and in-store retail point of sale as I had the
responsibility of ensuring the house style was followed throughout and a big involvement
in creating the house style. During this period six staff worked from one secure room
under NDA conditions.
2008 – 2011 Chemistry
Proofreader for all accounts, Orange/T-Mobile phones and Emirates Airline
being the major accounts, apart from proofreading I became very involved in
all things typographical.
Referees:
Publicis Chemistry: Nic Guard – 07977 138642
Studio Manager
nic.guard@publicischemistry.com
Paul Westmoreland – 07715 366492
Creative Director
paul.westmoreland@publicischemistry.com
Neame Ingram – 07432 722130
Creative Director
neame.ingram@publicischemistry.com
Chemistry: Seb Hill – 07799 677092
Creative Director
seb.hill@bbdperfectstorm.com
Helicopter: Colin Merchant – 07973 292996
Director
Taylor Lane: Stuart Addy – 07972 873445
Director
stuart.addy@bartleboglehegarty.com
36 Brunswick Quay, Redriff Road, London. SE16 7PY
T: 0207 231 1740 M: 077457 65381 E: ivort@live.com

2. Ivor Tanner
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
2003 – 2007 Taylor Lane
As contact/proof reader at Taylor Lane my responsibilities included being the brand
guardian for Craik Jones’s most important clients. These included Land Rover, Orange
Telecom and Boots. All the artwork that was produced in the studio passed through me
and was checked not just for grammar and spelling but to make sure the art workers
adhered to corporate guidelines and technical make-up. Also running complex press
schedules and have done so for GDA, Orange Telecom, First Direct Bank and ATOC.
2002 – 2003 Throgmorton Agency
Freelance Production Manager answerable to Creative Director.
2000 – 2002 Rabbit Digital
Primarily proof reading, incorporating all aspects of the production process through
typesetting and digital print also responsible for taking and giving briefs.
1994 – 2000 Viewpoint Graphics
General manager/proof reader, from initial concepts to end product. Checking all
aspects of work from creative through to checking films and cromalins for press.
1991 – 1994 Covent Garden Typesetting
Manager responsible for all proof reading and packaging production for Avon
Cosmetics. Clients ranged from financial institutions to major advertising agencies.
1989 – 1991 Helicopter Typesetting
Sales representative responsible for Dean Street Marketing, Waldron Allen Henry
and Thompson and Barclays Bank. Very much ‘hands-on’ including proofreading,
typography and packaging mock-ups for photo-shoots.
1985 – 1989 Propeller Typesetting
Head of sales/new business and production of Threshers in-store displays. Clients
included Dean Street Marketing, Holmes Knight Ritchie, Davidson Pearce, Waldron
Allen Henry and Thompson and Young Rubicam.
1983 – 1985 Verse Graphics
Day Manager, responsible for all production work. Duties included taking direct briefs
from advertising agencies, organising typesetting and artwork, proof reading and
liaising with the night shift.
1982 – 1982 Face Australia
Managed central contact and responsible for all trafficking of work. Brief incoming
campagins to various departments and hands-on client liaison. Major campaigns
included: Drink Drive, Aboriginal Rights and Quantas Airways.
1980 – 1981 Adplates Filmsetting
Film make-up on Avon Cosmetics and Vauxhall Motors accounts. Regularly participated
in producing ‘set-to-fit’ film make-up for last minute press insertions.
1974 – 1980 Focus Photoset
Responsible for Avon Cosmetic brochures x three languages, x 18 issues per year
including client liaison and achieving tight print deadlines. Film assembly and proof
reading for Colour Library International (series of wildlife books).
1967 – 1974 Maxlove Continuous
Began five year apprenticeship as a hand compositor, successfully achieving relevant
qualifications from the London School of Print (City Guilds) which I attended over
a five year period.
36 Brunswick Quay, Redriff Road, London. SE16 7PY
T: 0207 231 1740 M: 077457 65381 E: ivort@live.com