Monique Frost
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
I have been a graphic designer for 10 years, with the last 5 developing and creating client relationships along with managing all aspects within my own business.
Possessing experience in many facets of design, with special emphasis on catalogue design, pre-press/print production, I have a practical skill base from the knowledge gained working within different industries.
Empire Creative Ltd } Designer/Director
2006 - present
Learning the foundations of running a business; planning, administration, accounts and maintaining client objectives developed my personal skills immensely. Generating artwork for clients, managing workflow and building supplier relationships were key elements.
Key projects/achievements:
} Implementation of a product database and image library for Mowac Corporation. Completion of 500+ page catalogue with 15,000 sku’s in a 3 month time period.
} Developing a re-branding strategy, marketing campaign and website for Johnston Press which increased new sales and web traffic.
OpenEye Global } Account Manager
2007 - 2008
The key aspects of this role were to nurture client relationships as digital signage was a burgeoning industry in New Zealand. Incorporating initial client meetings, storyboarding concepts and internal communication with the art department and technical teams ensured installations where completed to deadlines and on budget. Accounts; Shell NZ, Regency Duty Free, Life Pharmacy, The Edge.
Key projects/achievements:
} Co-ordination of the Shell NZ pilot in 5 retail locations across Auckland. Pilot reached targets and the scheme was successfully implemented nationwide.
Claude Neon NZ } Graphic Designer
2006 - 2007
Creating tender documents and external communication documents. Co-ordinating with the project team to ensure all designs adhered to specifications, project budgets and council regulations.
Key projects/achievements:
} Working with architects to bring elements of the Wellington International Airport refurbishment to life. Detailed design and drawings of a large scale lightbox wall for production.
Regency Duty Free } Assorted Roles
1997 - 2005
2004-2005 Design and Graphics Coordinator
2000-2004 Ticketwriter
1998-2000 Marketing Assistant
1997-1998 Office Assistant
1999-2002 Part-time Salesperson, Duty and Tax Free
} Key achievements: Design and creation of a centralised product database for use in the implementation of an integrated ticketwriting and printing system to streamline POS signage.
Graphic Design } 2000-2001
MIT, Auckland, New Zealand : Level 4 Certificate in Production Graphics
Interior Design } 2005-2006
Nanette Cameron School of Interior Design : Certificate in Interior Design
SKILLS
} Catalogue layout
} Branding development
} Advertising
TECHNICAL SKILLS
ADVANCED
} PC Platform
} Microsoft Word and Excel
} InDesign CS5
} CorelDraw
INTERMEDIATE
} Mac OS
} Photoshop CS5
} Illustrator CS5
} Powerpoint
} Illustration
} Image retouching
KEY STRENGTHS
} Production/print design
} Small business management
} Retail sales
} Customer service
2010 - present
2010 - present
RESUME
BIO
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
