Launched BOGOH in Jan 2005 - A unique range of handcrafted bags & accessories that I design and make from unusual vintage fabrics and other vibrant materials. During these critical first months I have been working on setting up the basic building blocks of the business, and now have a secure online shop as well as 3 select stockist in Yorkshire. From day to day I am wholey responsible for all aspects of the business, from making the products, to advertising and marketing through print and web mediums, stock control and then finally product delivery to the customer.

Kay Stevenson, Kingston Communications Corporate Communications & Publishing Services Division, Marketing Manager

I joined the Studio based at Kingston Publishing Services, the Directory Production Division of KC. Kingston Publishing Services had previously not had a web department and I was able to help with the creation of processes for the implementation of Web Design within the Studio.

In April ’02 I was promoted to Team Leader of Web Design and Creative Artwork for the Studio, responsible for designing, delegating and organising all web and creative artwork that came into the Studio including all internal marketing material and speculative artwork for directory advertising. This involved ensuring that all artwork is of a high standard and that it conforms to artwork rules and brand guidelines - delivered on time and within budget.

I also worked closely with the marketing department and played a great part in the development of the Hull Colour Pages and other Kingston Publishing Services products. The creative marketing material includes logos for new products, press-advertisements, mail-shots, posters, artwork for mugs, newsletters, sales literature, stickers and large artwork for bus sides. This also includes the cover, preface and fillers for the Hull Colour Pages Directory.

My other responsibilities included the design and development of aesthetic brochure style web sites for SMEs in Hull and Surrounding areas, as well as giving guidance and support to my team of 4 designers. This includes staff briefing, time management and a great deal of diplomacy.

I took the role of one of the Senior Designers within a larger Studio, helping others that had also recently joined. Although my role was primarily the same as my role at Kingston Internet my responsibilities grew, working on larger web-related projects and often leading a team. After attending an intensive Hand Coding HTML Course my skillset was further developed and I was made responsible for the design as well as the development of web sites.

I was hired as a Web / Graphic Designer. During this time I gained a much greater knowledge of the internet and the workings of a well-designed and navigable web site. I also gained more confidence consulting clients and improved my communication and presentation skills. I learnt a great deal more about putting the design process into practice. I was involved in this process from first contact and discussion with the client, where information and requirements were gathered, through to concept creation and presentation back to client, etc until final launch and sign off. At this point I would converse with a developer who would convert my concepts into workable web sites. Most of my job involved designing web sites using Photoshop and Dreamweaver, although it was also my responsibility to design various paper-based advertisements for newspapers and business magazines, as well as company literature, using mostly Illustrator, Photoshop or Quark when necessary.



Jan ’97 – Dec ’97 Worked in Reservations, Reception and Account Department of Killarney Hotel, Durban. This involved conversing with customers on a one to one basis on the phone and face to face, as well as various other clerical activities.

Jan ’96 – Dec ’98 Head Bar Person in The Med Night Club, Durban. I was also responsible for stock-taking as well as balancing the tills at the end of the evening.

Jan ’95 – Dec ’98 Designed various pamphlets, posters, brochures and T-Shirts for the Four Seasons Hotel Group, Durban. These were mainly to promote special events run by the various clubs and bars within the hotels.

Jan ’94 – ‘Dec ’94 Worked Part-time in Durban Tourism Information Office on Durban Beachfront, helping tourists with queries as well as booking tours.