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.
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
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.