Paul Johnson
Artwork & IT Manager @House Creative
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WORK HISTORY
Artwork & IT Manager @House Creative
As Artwork & IT Manager at House Creative, I am their “IT Guru/go to” personally responsible for all the IT hardware and software. From servers and routers, to desktops and mobile devices, remote working, cabling, security, general maintenance and Pat. I am also one of the agencies\' Fire Marshals, a designated trained First Aider and qualified risk assessor. I specify and propose solutions, software, hardware and upgrades, ensuring the best integration into the businesses infrastructure as possible. I am extremely accurate and very quick, fully conversant in and use the following on a regular basis: Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat) On1 Resize, Microsoft 365 inc. teams & admin, Extensis Type Management, Forcepoint Email Security, Presstore P5 Backup, Mac OS, Server App, Profile Manager, Remote Desktop, Draytek, PFsense, QNAP NAS and CCTV, BT Cloud Phone administration and Dotmailer. My Artwork Management role utilises my extremely practical, methodical and logical mind, plus my excellent eye for detail gives me the ability to spot errors. By preflighting, checking, fixing, retouching, rebuilding, outputting and proofing all collateral that we produce, I make sure all collateral is suitable for print and I guarantee accurate results. I produce print and digital design jobs for UK and international clients, manage projects from initial concept through to build and production, and where necessary liase with clients and suppliers along the way. With over 30 years working with Apple hardware and creative software, plus being Apple Certified and an Apple Teacher, I also provide software support and training for House. Leading other team members by resolving issues and educating in the best way to tackle projects and specify the optimum way to construct artwork, including automation and templates. Using my experience in packaging and cardboard engineering, I create bespoke cutting formes to ensure designs will work as intended.
EDUCATION
Mid Cheshire College
National diploma, Graphic Design
Mid Cheshire College
Higher National diploma, Art & Design: Graphic Design
Heathfield High School
GCSE
Heathfield High School
A Levels, Art and design
Staffordshire University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (Hons), Design: Electronic Graphics
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