Experience & Expertise

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Graphic, Packaging & Digital Designer, Digital Marketer, Project Manager
McLoughlinsRS, Dublin

June 2024 - Present

  • Lead Designer for Packaging – Led packaging development from ideation to final approval, ensuring brand consistency and market impact.

  • Packaging Project Management – Managed the entire packaging process, ensuring compliance, functionality, and production efficiency.

  • Final Approval & Quality Control – Approved packaging artwork, shipping marks, and production elements for accuracy and timely manufacturing.

  • International Collaboration – Worked closely with suppliers (China) to streamline workflows and ensure on-time delivery.

  • Marketing & Sales Integration – Developed creative marketing strategies, incorporating packaging into sales materials and PowerPoint presentations using AI.

  • Sales Material Development – Designed high-impact presentations and marketing materials to support sales pitches.

  • Digital Content & Social Media – Managing and executing content strategy, including copywriting, motion graphics, and video production for digital campaigns for Social Media and email advertising using Brevo.

  • Website & E-Commerce Management – Designed and maintained website layouts, ensuring product visibility and stock alignment. Print & Production Oversight – Negotiated with printers, designed POS displays (FSDUs, CDUs), and ensured cost-effective, high-quality production.

Graphic & Digital Designer, Digital Marketer
BUNALUN Organic, Bray

June 2023 - June 2024

  • Produced captivating visuals for digital and print media, enhancing brand visibility and engagement.

  • Created print-ready designs, ensuring seamless production.

  • Developed eye-catching packaging designs and innovative solutions, elevating product presentation and appeal.

  • Create and execute effective digital marketing strategies that drive significant increases in online presence. 

  • Generated content across multiple platforms, increasing brand awareness. 

  • Manage social media profiles and campaigns.

  • Managing, creating, and customising Web pages, optimising user experience and online visibility.

  • Efficiently managed the Brandbank Platform, ensuring accurate and

  •  Up-to-date product information for enhanced brand representation and consumer trust.

Graphic Designer
Business Print, Dublin

September 2022 -March 2023

  • Designed a wide array of printing materials, including Books, Journals, Brochures, Leaflets, Posters, Flags, Totems, Calendars, Business Cards, Wedding Invitations, and Stationery Suites and delivered high-quality and creative printing solutions.

  • Developed impactful social media advertising content, including banners, landing pages, motion graphics, and GIFs.

Freelance Graphic Designer
Dublin

May 2021- September 2022

  • Completed a Book editorial, designed the Cover and Digital Illustrations are available on Amazon and in print.

  • Design advertisements for Social Media, Banners and GIFs

  • Branding- Logo Development, Business Card, Stationery Suite

  • Web Page design

  • Design for printing materials, Brochures, Questionnaires, Leaflets, Wedding Invitations, Posters.

Graphic Designer,
Irish Studio, Dublin

June 2018- Sept 2018 (Internship)

  • I collaborated and created new editorial layouts for the Irish Tatler and Irish Tatler Men under tight deadlines. 

Art Director
Ribbon, Zagreb, Croatia

June 2013 – June 2016​

  • I supplied paintings, jewellery and watches to several Galleries and Gift shops around Croatia.

  • Create catalogues and promotional material.

Creative Director
Jeki-co, Zagreb, Croatia

January 2000 – May 2013

  • Responsible for new jewellery fashion collections based on market research, I increased new products by 20% per year, which attracted a new customer base, significantly increasing revenue by 15% year on year for 10 years.

  • Implement and develop a new stock management system specific to our market, with increased efficiency. This reduced the staff headcount from three to one.

  • Dealing with customer queries, coordinating the office administration duties and managing staff.

Full-time Artist
Faustus, Zagreb, Croatia

September 1995 – January 2000

  • As a professional artist, I produced and sold my paintings and jewellery by organising Exhibitions around Croatia.

  • I was selected to supply my Art and Souvenirs by the Ministry of Immigration -Croatia for official gifts, and by L’Academie des Eches, Medical Intertrade, Pliva, Opel, TBW, OMW Group.

  • I achieved 12 solo and 16 group exhibitions for my Artwork.

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Academic Background

EDUCATION

Ballyfermot College for Further Education, Dublin

QQI Level 6 Award in Graphic Design BCFE

September 2019 - June 2022

Finglas Training Centre  Dublin 

QQI Level 5 Award in Graphic Design CDETB 

​November 2017 – September 2018 

Oiliúna, CDETB, Dublin 

Diploma in Microsoft Office Master, ECDL 

April 2017 – July 2017 

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School for Fine Arts, Zagreb, Croatia. 

Drawing/Painting Skills 

March 2014 – July 2014

Faculty of Political Science of Zagreb University, Zagreb, Croatia.

Journalism 

September 1990 – May 1995 

Middle Medical School | Celje, Slovenia.

Degree in Nursing

September 1986 – May 1990

Middle Medical School | Celje, Slovenia.

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