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TRICIA CHARLES Marital Status: Married Nationality: British, UK residentFREELANCE DESIGNER Contact Telephone: 02392 383152 or 07540 769963 Address: 33 Sennen Place, Port Solent, Hampshire, PO6 4SZ Email: [email protected] As a creative designer with years of experience, I am highly motivated, self-disciplined and a good communicator. I excel at project management and won’t stop until I have met the tightest of deadlines. I have acquired a broad knowledge of a variety of disciplines having worked in publishing, local government and advertising. • I have an excellent working knowledge of computer packages including Adobe CS, Microsoft Office, Quark Xpress and Freehand • With years of experience in graphic design from type mark ups through to the latest computer packages, I can produce rapid design solutions • I act as an assessor for the Chartered Society of Designers CAREER SUMMARY FREELANCE DESIGN CONSULTANT 1989 – present day After a family move to the south coast in 1989 I set up my own freelance business to work around raising a family. I bought my first Apple Mac in 1992, immediately became an avid fan of what they can do. I have experience of designing and producing websites, exhibitions, catalogues, brochures, adverts, leaflets, interpretative boards, complete books, wall charts and corporate stationery. I have been commissioned by Hampshire County Council, Croudace Homes, Macmillan Education, Letts, Bewley Homes, The National Trust, Holt Marine, Holland & Barratt and more recently worked for an agency designing display material and food guides for Sainsbury’s supermarkets. Responsibilities have included: • Brief taking and working within budgets • Project management of complete jobs including briefing of illustrators, photographers and printers and checking proofs

FOLIO ADVERTISING,HARTLEYWINTNEY QUALIFICATIONSWith this company I worked as a freelance graphic designer Folio was an advertising agencyspecialising in below-the-line work for a range of blue chip clients, including Bristol Myers, Wella, 1996 Elected to full membership ofHallmark Cards, the Civil Service, London Weekend Television and Fiat. Chartered Society of Designers afterVisuals that I produced for a Civil Service bid resulted in the company obtaining regular contracts a day long assessment in Londonfrom this client.Responsibilities included: Brighton University• Brief taking from account handlers BA (Hons) Graphic Design 2:1• Design and artwork for all projects Licentiate of Society of Industrial Artists• Art directing photo shoots and Designers• Regularly working as part of a team i.e. with copywriters to produce a complete campaign Wimbledon School of Art Foundation YearWEST GLAMORGAN COUNTY COUNCIL INTERESTSHere I was responsible for managing projects right through to print buying. I thoroughly enjoyed this job as Landscape photographythe variety of work was excellent and my main brief was to promote two new country parks. This involved Travelall aspects of graphic design from press advertising, corporate identity, interpretative brochures and all Pilatespromotional literature through to exhibitions. In fact, I presented one of my brochures to Her Majesty the SailingQueen when she opened Margam Park. I managed a team of illustrators, cartographers and also anexhibition construction team. I frequently reported to committees for approval of my ideas.Responsibilities included:• Brief taking from various departments within the County Council• Producing visuals and presenting to committees• Art directing photo shoots• Print production management• Exhibition production management• Assessing interpretative potential alongside ecology and historical experts

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£10.00 VoucherCitrineBEAUTY & HOLISTIC THERAPIES TO BE REDEEMED www.citrinebeauty.co.uk AGAINST ANY TREATMENT OF YOUR CHOICE AT CITRINE BEAUTY 2 HIGHFIELD PARADE WATERLOOVILLE, PO7 7QH To............................................ From....................................... 02392 230075 [email protected] & HOLISTIC THERAPIES www.citrinebeauty.co.uk 02392 230075 [email protected]

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indivuidlutaiml staytlee luxury… A unique living environment, focused around your lifestyle, designed for your enjoyment. An excitingWe have pleasure in presenting the James Allen Group – a handpicked prospect.team of designers, craftspeople and dedicated professionals.Over the years we have worked alongside many different trades and imaginativeprofessions. Occasionally we meet like minds who are sensitive toclients’ needs and give a well above average service. As qualified architects Andrew Jones Associates create stunning designs for clients’ properties. We exploreinspired and develop ideas to bring originality, adding unexpected features, more natural light, more style.The James Allen Group is a collection of such companies who trade We combine the practical and functional withincomfortably together. Take a look at the inspiring array of services we budgetary guidelines, and deliver an imaginativeoffer your restoration, refurbishment or rebuild project. solution. A statement in style.rebuildrestoration stunningrefurbishmentexpansion We are a thriving registered RIBA architecturaldesign practice involved in new build, refurbishment andstyling restoration projects for commercial and residential properties. Our portfolio includes luxury apartments, listed buildings, period country houses, barns, suburban homes, restaurants and offices. Amongst our greatest achievements has been the conversion of the Grade II Listed Icelandic Embassy back into a stunning family dwelling in Belgravia. Often we are recommended. As many of our clients will testify, our plans and designs not only meet their needs, image and budget, but well exceed expectation. exclusivity by design… • RIBA architectural services & consultancy • Listed building refurbishment • Refurbishment • New build • Loft conversions • Loft apartment fit out • Restaurants • Offices02 T h e J a m e s A l l e n G r o u p 03A n d r e w J o n e s A s s o c i a t e s • a r c h i t e c t sI DESIGNED AND PRODUCED THIS BROCHURE FOR A MARKETING COMPANY ACTING FOR A GROUP OFCONSTRUCTION-B ASED SERVICE COMPANIES – RANGING FROM ARCHITECTS THROUGH TO LIGHTINGDESIGNERS. THE IDEA WAS TO PROVIDE A ONE-STOP SHOP SERVICE FOR PROPERTY DEVELOPERS. 19

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TRICIA CHARLES CHARTERED DESIGNER33 SENNEN PLACE I PORT SOLENT HAMPSHIRE I PO6 4SZ E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)2392 383152 www.charles-design.co.uk