Cadogan

CADOGAN Resume Demonstrated ability in writing fiction and non-fiction, desktop publishing, and production of a wide variety of graphic products. Summary: • Photo restoration, retouching, cloning, and manipulation. • Graphic design for publicity companies, creating newsletters, greeting cards, postcards, logos, flyers and brochures for print and internet/email. • Producing print-ready files for application to promotional merchandise. (Mugs, tote bags, T-shirts, sweatshirts) • Elements for websites—banners, homepages, collages, backgrounds and effects. • Book covers and jackets. Hand and digital illustration. Copy placement. Interior book graphics. • Published author, fiction and non-fiction, with Penguin Putnam, Archipel, Piatkus, Seal Press, Gruner & Jahr, Random House (Books On Tape,) and the National American Library. • Highly proficient using both the PC and the Mac Platform, and graphic and design-related software. • Educated in design, English and general fine arts. Textiles, graphics, pottery, embroidery, painting. • Ability to communicate well with clients and meet deadlines. Detail-orientated, versatile, strong written, verbal communication and research skills. Awards, Distinctions and Achievements Society of Children's Book Writers And Illustrators featured artist. Book Sense (Independent booksellers) Pick, 2005. Quills Award nominee, 2006. Honorable mention by Writers Digest, “Illustrations fit copy like a glove.” Distinction in the Art of Teaching. Cardiff, South Wales. Advanced Use of English exam—Distinction, Worcestershire, UK. Lead author in anthology produced by Seal Press. Professional Freelance Work 2004-2007 Children's book illustration. Adult Fiction and non fiction cover and jacket design. Logo for print and web for Playground Committee. Logo for print and web for San Francisco Writers. Logo and character for Poor St. Clare Nuns Bakery. Logo and web design for a delivery bistro. Restaurant Menus. Children's T-shirt designs. Site banner for Romance Books and Authors. Site banner, Persia/Wedgwood style. Site banner for Benbella Press author site. Site banner and logo for the Air Travel Center. Site banner and homepage for Professional Motivation Speakers. Bookmarks, flyers, newssheets, posters, signage, brochures, business cards, and letter headings for various companies. Large design for Borders Books tote bag. Logo for African Textiles, Unique Afrique. Design for promotional goods—umbrellas, mugs, baseball cards, T-shirts, pet food. Newsletters, postcards for email and print, for publicity companies—for authors, magazine and film editors. Prize and goods presentation for publicity companies. Book jacket design, cover art, and interior graphics for fiction, non-fiction and children’s publications. Photo masking, manipulation, restoration, cloning and retouching for advertising, calendars, notebooks and merchandise. Dummy board design for companies in Holland and Germany. Creation of props for Film Prop Hire Company and Royal Shakespeare Company. Wooden signs for London restaurant. Samples: [login to view URL] Computer Skills: Photoshop Acrobat Dreamweaver Quark Express Microsoft Office Mac Platform Education: Cardiff University, Cyncoed, South Wales, UK. Bachelor of Education, English and Art. References: Available on request.