graphic design and print / curriculum vitae

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts - First Class HonoursNew Media PracticeUniversity of Glamorgan (24/05/2004)

Higher National Diploma - DistinctionMultimedia DesignGlamorgan Centre for Art and Design Technology (28/05/2003)

BTEC Diploma - PassFoundation Studies - Art and DesignGlamorgan Centre for Art and Design Technology (06/2001)

A-LevelsArt and Design - C Geography - DSt David’s Roman Catholic Six Form College (05/2000)

9 GCSE’s including English, Maths and Art and DesignMary Immaculate High School (05/1998)

Personal Summary I am currently the Graphic Design and Print Manager at Ikon Creative, which is a social enterprise of The Wallich – a Wales based homelessness charity. I have over 10 year’s experience working with design and print since achieving a HND in Multimedia Design, which I passed with a distinction and subsequently graduated with a First Class Honours in New Media Practice. I am a highly talented, driven and flexible Graphic Designer, with a proven record of delivering and managing creative and innovative design solutions. A proven ability of developing projects from inception to creation and through production to final delivery, ensuring that all work is effective, appropriate and delivered within agreed timescales. I am able to lead and work as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, illustrators, other designers, web developers, marketing specialists and build strong working relationships with internal and external clients.

Personal Details

Nick Fudge61 Beale Close, Danescourt, Cardiff, CF5 2RUT: 07708703822 / E: nickfudge2001@yahoo.co.uk W: www.nickfudge.org DOB: 4/11/1981 Driving License: YesNationality: British

Further Development

ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management) Award Award in Leadership – Level 5 / 95% Pass (04/08/2010)

Business Wales Courses: 1. How to Tender – An Introduction (1/06/2014) 2. How to Tender Workshop – Advanced (17/06/2014)

Digital PrintFully trained and experienced in operating a commercial Konica Minolta digital printer and a wide range of Morgana print finishing equipment.

• Marketing Planning for Managers• Supervision and Performance Management• Introduction to Emotional Intelligence• Dignity at Work / Living the Values• Fire Safety and First Aid Training

Achievements/Awards

Creativity Award (Establishing Ikon Creative)Cymorth Cymru Promoting Independence Awards - Winner Best Use of Digital Media (140 Voices Website)Third Sector Awards - Highly Commended

Best Annual Report Design (Adam’s Story Annual Report)Third Sector Awards - Highly Commended

Referees

Robert Blake Head of Organisational Development Hywel Dda University Health Board Hafan Derwen, Parc Dewi Sant, Jobs Well Road, Carmarthen, SA31 3BB T: 07799 866 884 E: robert.blake2@wales.nhs.uk

Amy Lee-Pierce Communications and Relationships Manager The Wallich The Wallich Centre, Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9JF T: 07974 251 227 E: amy.lee@thewallich.net

Portfolio: www.nickfudge.org

What other people say

Nick is excellent at translating written communication into modern and relevant imagery. He supports me to communicate the brand internally to staff across a wide geographical region and to ensure the brand remains externally current without compromising perception or equity. Alongside his creative talent, Nick is also able to communicate the theory of brand identity and the importance of brand protection and has trained staff and groups of young people through engaging, interactive workshops.

Amy Lee Pierce Communications & Relationships Manager, The Wallich

It’s always great working with Nick. He has produced a diverse range of work for us – beautifully designed booklets, to professional reports. I can’t say enough good things about his services. As well as being friendly and helpful, he has always produced high quality results in a very short space of time. Andy Williams - Communications Officer RNIB Cymru

Work Experience 05/2012 - Present Ikon Creative - Commercial Trading Arm of The Wallich Graphic Design and Print Manager3 Pendyris Street, Grangetown, Cardiff, CF11 6RJ Tel: 02920 233480 / Web: www.ikoncreative.org To manage and provide a wide range of professional design and print services both in-house to The Wallich and externally for commercial customers via Ikon Creative (The commercial trading arm of The Wallich).

Duties;• To design all of the organisation’s publicity materials

for print and digital purposes.• To provide all the printing requirements of the

organisation. This involves operating a Konica Minolta digital printer and a range of Morgana finishing equipment.• To develop, maintain and monitor Wallich brand

guidelines throughout the organisation. • To liaise with external printers, illustrators,

photographers and suppliers and identify the most cost effective solution to any given brief without jeopardising quality. • To carry out all of the above services externally to

commercial Ikon Creative customers.• To promote, develop and expand Ikon Creative to

generate funds for The Wallich.• To supervise, train and support department staff,

client volunteers and external volunteers.• Ensure that quality standards are maintained on all

works, projects undertaken.• Responsible for all health and safety and fire risk

requirements of the print and design workshop.• To compose print specifications when required in

order to retrieve accurate quotes from external suppliers.• Identify and advise customers on the most cost

effective ways to meet their print and design requirements and supply quotes accordingly.• Recording costs of all print and design work

undertaken for all in-house and commercial projects.

01/2009 - 05/2012 The Wallich - Graphic Design and Print Co-ordinatorThe Wallich Centre, Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9JF Tel: 02920 668464 / Web: www.thewallich.com

Manager of The Wallich in-house design and print function prior to setting up Ikon Creative. 09/2004 - 01/2009 Wallich Clifford Community - Publications Officer1 Severn Road, Canton, Cardiff, CF11 9DZ Tel: 02920 668464 / Web: www.thewallich.com

Design and maintain all Wallich printed and digital publicity materials and liaising with external printers.

Areas of Expertise

Graphic design for print / Graphic design for web / Branding / Digital print production / Infographics / Magazine layout / Social media campaigns / Image minipulation / Vector graphic creation / Updating and maintaining CMS / Typesetting / Large scale design / Signage and conference displays / Merchandise

Management Related: Performance management / Budgeting / Tendering & Quoting / Invoicing / Proof reading / Copywriting / Recruiting / Training & Mentoring / Delivering client workshops / Brand monitoring and guidance

Thank you for taking the time to view my CV. I hope that I have provided you with all the information you need at this stage. If you would like to find out more about me and/or explore further what I can bring to your team then please don’t hesitate to ask. In the meantime, please take a look at my site to see some examples of my work.

Technical Expertise

Other: PC and Mac proficient / Adobe Acrobat Pro / QuarkXPress 7 / Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook Office 365 / Sharepoint / Mail Chimp