| Name | Sam Garner |
| Contact | e: saint@samtgarner.co.uk |
| Date of Birth | 31.05.76 |
| URL | http://www.samtgarner.co.uk |
| Company | Sudler & Hennessey (1998–December 2009) |
| Position | Studio/IT Systems Manager |
| Clients | AMO, Alk Abello, Colgate Palmolive, Cow & Gate, Danone, Danone Medical Nutrition,Hills Pet Nutrition, John Innes, Novo Nordisk, Nutricia, Pfizer, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, PBIC |
| Responsibilities | Generation of artwork, working with Art Directors to create artwork from scamps, Mac visuals etc. (See scope of work below) Quality control of all artwork released to client as PDFs, proofs, completed artwork and finalprinted items Overseeing the work of the artwork team and freelance staff Organising and setting up agency artwork standards Planning of workload for the studio Assessing timing for individual projects, planning and relaying to Account Service team Planning print and setting up files accordingly Overseeing completion of all final artwork prior to release to press Ensuring that all Clients’ guidelines were followed, and at all times adhering to the ABPI code of practice (UK), the efpia codes of practice (Europe) or the relevant countries codes of conduct Involvement in several brand development projects Trouble-shooting technical problems Day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the workstations within the studio Setting up and maintaining an archiving system |
| Scope of work | Advertising Technical literature (e.g. product monographs, sales aids etc) Corporate literature High-end retouching POS Direct mail Packaging Logo development Corporate branding/Exhibition stands Conference display design Development and implementation of corporate guidelines Concepting Presentation material |
| Key achievements | Setting up and running a small studio of 8 workstations. This included the installation and maintenance of an OSX server and Retrospect back-up solutions, setting up hardware, and installation and configuration of software to consistent standard With over 10 years experience I have developed a keen eye for detail and enjoy the challenge of seeing a design concept through to a finished piece, be it a high-end retouching job, or producing a multiple page technical document I have worked closely with a creative team to accommodate their creative and technicalrequirements and can readily interpret and execute a creative brief |