EDUCATION
BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design : Awarded: Distinction
Sept 2009 - June 2011 @ Norwich City College
CHARLIE SORRELL
BIO
Driven and determined
freelance creative with
6+ years experience in
developing brands through
design and creative marketing
campaigns.
Skills
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6+ years using Adobe
Creative Suite
Designing creative elements
for print, email marketing,
social media and other
digital platforms
Marketing communications
planning
Admin skills through working
as a VA and in marketing
Budgeting for campaigns or
clients
Relationship management
of external agencies and
creatives
Time management through
fast-paced work environments
Key video editing and
motion graphics skills
Writing skills for marketing
content
BA Hons Degree in Graphic Communication : Awarded: 2:1
Sept 2011 - June 2014 @ Birmingham City University
EXPERIENCE
Lead Designer / Marketer @ Umami Design for Food & Creating Media
June 2022 - Dec 2022
Lead designer for both creative agencies, working with multiple clients on designs
and marketing content for print and digital media.
Marketing Creative Lead (Previously Marketing Assistant)
@ Teknomek Ltd (Hygienic furniture & equipment)
March 2017 - Jan 2022
Ensured creative consistency across all marketing, through communications and
budget management, designing content, working efficiently with external creative
agencies and executing weekly email marketing, which provided clear messaging
and creative style for all other marketing.
Creative Assistant @ Swaine Adeney Brigg (Luxury leather goods)
Oct 2015 to July 2016 - One day per week
Produced creative content for the website and social media, email marketing and
print advertising.
Business Assistant @ Jan Sorrell Chartered Accountants
Oct 2015 to Feb 2017 One day a week
Website design and maintenance, book keeping, filing accounts and payroll.
Previously worked in Costa Coffee and various other bars and restaurants.
FREELANCE EXPERIENCE
Owner & Graphic Designer @ Overdub Design
2018 - Present
Providing logo and brand identity design for start-ups or personal brands, ongoing
promotional material for brands and businesses and custom artwork design.
Professional Development
Oct 21 - Jan 2022 Leadership & Development Training @ Point 25 Training
Professional development in communication, leadership and team working.
2020 - Completed 34 online courses in Music Marketing & Business
@ Music:Ally (Online). Covering music marketing best practice across YouTube,
streaming platforms, social media, other digital platforms, trends and more.
Interests
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Music production & live
performance
Personal development
Contact & Portfolio
www.overdubdesign.co.uk
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2019 - One Day Training Courses
Budgeting for Marketers @ IDM Institute of Data & Marketing
Writing an Integrated Comms Plan @ CIM Chartered Institute of Marketing
2016 - 2017
Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing @ Digital Marketing Institute
Online Diploma in Social Media Marketing @ The Shaw Academy
Internships & Placements
6 month Marketing Internship 2015 @ DERELICHT Booking Agency
One week Placement 2013 @ Golley Slater Advertising Agency, Birmingham
One week Placement 2010 @ Bayfield Design and Print, Norfolk
Awards
Shortlisted for B-Hive Advertising Award Birmingham, 2014
