1. Personal biography
I am a strong team player. Creatively focused, and I always reflect a courteous demeanour. My attention for detail in design is
a quality I understand to use rigorously on a day-to-day basis. I’m dedicated, highly committed and always looking for the
opportunity to learn and grow my skillset. I have a real enthusiasm for building customer confidence and meeting set deadlines.
Nathan Eden
Work experience
Junior Designer (Feb 2013 - present)
Kaplan Financial, Kaplan Holborn College
and Kaplan Law School
ƒƒ Working alongside my line manager to deliver a high
standard of creative across all print and digital platforms,
ensuring all projects are delivered on time and to budget
ƒƒ Managing all print production from initial quotations,
communicating and negotiating effectively with external
printers, print specifications to then delivery of artwork
ƒƒ Managing and art directing student photo shoots to be
used for specific campaigns and printed materials
ƒƒ Working in collaboration with my line manager to design
all print creative requirements for all business units.
This includes, but is not limited to prospectuses,
advertising, promotional material, event merchandise,
leaflets, posters, direct mail, banner stands, product
sheets, stationery and enrolment forms
ƒƒ Working closely with the digital team to ensure all email
marketing design is up to date with Industry standards
ƒƒ Liaising with the internal marketing, admission
and recruitment teams to understand effective
communication strategies and design requirements
ƒƒ Actively help with the rebrand for Kaplan Holborn College
- from scoping, planning to design implementation
ƒƒ Actively involved in helping other areas of the company
for the benefit of the team
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Skills & Interests So why me?
ƒƒ InDesign
ƒƒ Photoshop
ƒƒ Illustrator
ƒƒ Acrobat
ƒƒ Lightroom
ƒƒ Sitefinity
ƒƒ Time
management
ƒƒ Image editing
ƒƒ Team player
ƒƒ Independent
ƒƒ Dedicated
ƒƒ Running
ƒƒ Nutrition
ƒƒ Architecture
ƒƒ Musical
theatre
ƒƒ Coffee & Cake
ƒƒ 2 year’s+ experience with the Kaplan design team
ƒƒ Proven experience to manage own workload
ƒƒ Excellent knowledge of adobe software packages
ƒƒ Reputable experience of building client confidence
ƒƒ Effective communication skills liasing with suppliers
ƒƒ Ability to take initiative and meet last minute deadlines
Education
Leeds Metropolitan University (2009-2012)
BA (Hons) Graphic Arts & Design degree
(2nd class Honors)
Rotherham College of Arts & Technology (2008-2009)
National Diploma in Art & Design
(Merit)
Brinsworth Comprehensive School (2001-2008)
A-Levels
Art (A), Biology (D), English Language (D)
GCSE’s
10 ½ grades (A-C)
References
Pete Edge
e: pedgey8@hotmail.com
m: 07432 125 433
Wei-Yee Kung
e: weiyeekung@gmail.com
m: 07919 008 921