MATHEOS SIMOU

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Professional Profile

An experienced graphic design professional, able to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Effectively realises concept and develop innovative ideas, an effective communicator at all levels within an organisation. Quick learner, able to multi-task and work under pressure whiles maintaining consistent production

Objective

Build on extensive range of technical skills within a suitably challenging role whiles maintaining the highest quality standards.

Key Technical Skills

QuarkXPress
Microsoft Office
PC and Mac
Digital Photography

Basic
FTP Programs
Adobe Image Ready
Macromedia

Career Summary

April – October 2008 Graphic Design, Kumon Educational

• Fast pace environment, working on all national publications: includes Regional and National Newsletters, Kumon Star/Challenges, Advertorials and Instructor leaflets.
• Develop design briefs by gathering information and data through research and team meeting.
• Understanding of print process for high-quality print.
• Offering competitive solutions to problems whiles maintaining company standards.
• Motivate in-house designers for consistence on final prints.
• Meeting deadlines and offing new approaches for development.

October 2003 - Present Sole trading, Graphic Design, Mat by design

• Discuss business objectives with clients, accountants and managers.
• Developing design briefs by gathering information and data through research.
• Proof-reading to produce accurate and high-quality work.
• Offering competitive solutions to problems whiles building on success.
• Consulting clients.
• Books and account up keeping.
• Negotiations with suppliers, account holders and clients.

Clients include: The BBC, Blu-Ray Ltd, European Business School of London, Enfield Council, GARP, Government and various small businesses.
Mainly Design for Print materials, other forms have included, typesetting, photography for print/web and website design and build.
                         
November 2007 - February 2008                 Illustrator, Quest Baby products

• Working with client demands such as Mothercare, John Lewis, Argos and Woolworths.
• Paying highly on attention to detail throughout artwork at any given task.
• Meeting with account holders and management to discuss new and existing concepts.
• Building mock-up of products, photography for clients and for new catalogue.
• Finalising files for print

October 2006 - October 2007          Graphic Designer, Chequepoint Financial Institution

• Meeting senior executives and account managers to discuss business objectives and requirements.
• Negotiations with printers and production companies.
• Developing design briefs by gathering information and data through research.
• Creative working and new ideas developing.
• Contribution to ideas and designed artwork to the overall brief.
• Working as part of a team with account executives, web developers, marketing specialists and copywriters.
• Updating and maintaining website and print material with new and fresh ideas.

October 2004 - May 2007                 Graphic Designer, GARP (Contract)

• Working to tight deadlines and client demands.
• Arranging and condensing information into page layouts for e-commerce and print.
• Researching The Financial Risk Market - by attending conventions and events.
• Working with senior executives, account managers, marketing specialists, printers and copywriters, from brief to final production.
• Taking professional photographs at Garp’s main conventions as well as exhibitions in New York City and London.
• Interpreting the client's business needs and developed a concept to suit.

Pre - 2004
Travelled through Australia and New Zealand and held a variety of jobs, including sports and leisure department store and other ad hoc positions.

Pre - 2000
Worked at House of Fraser as a Visual Merchandiser, developing skills in visual displays throughout
the store. This included window dressing and organising promotions and presentations.

Formal Qualifications

BTEC National in Display and Exhibition Design:
HertfordRegionalCollege, Hertfordshire, UK (Sep 1993- May 1995)

BTEC Diploma in Art and Design:
HertfordRegionalCollege, Hertfordshire, UK (Sep 1992- May 1993)

NVQ1 Painting and Decorating / Carpentry and joinery:
Ilford Jobcentre part of Prince’s trust (1996-1997)

QuarkXPress 6 stage 1 & 2:
City Lit College, London, UK (Aug-Oct 2003)

Key Modules: Digital Photography, Visual Communication, Multimedia, Print Design, Typography, Web Design

Interests & Activities

Theatre & Amateur Dramatics, fetes and festivals, digital photography, hiking, camping and percussion instruments.

References available upon request