
About
Life and times of a visual experience designer

Introduction
As a professional print and digital media designer, I have over ten years’ direct experience working in print and web-based fields. I have a strong track record of producing high quality user-centric graphic design for both Government and private clients.
Prizes and awards
2020 | Secretary's Award 2020
Innovation award
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Awarded to the dementia policy and research section
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Awarded by the University of Canberra
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2016 | Dean’s excellence award
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Awarded by the University of Canberra
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2015 | Dean’s excellence award
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Awarded by the University of Canberra
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2013 | Dean’s excellence award
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Awarded by the University of Canberra
Education
2012 - now | Bachelor of graphic design
University of Canberra
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2000 | Advanced Diploma, Graphic Design
Australian Business Academy
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1997 | Diploma, Fine Arts
Illawarra Institute of Technology​
Work experience
2020 - now | Australian Tax Office
Visual and user experience design
Summary
The Australian Taxation Office is an Australian statutory agency and the principal revenue collection body for the Australian government.
Scope of role
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Visual communication and design
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Complex infographic and information development
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Information and data synthesis
2017 - 2020 | Apis Group Ltd.
Visual user experience design
Summary
Apis Group Ltd. is a management consultanting firm operating out of Canberra and Melbourne. Apis partners with government clients on a wide variety of high profile, large and complex projects.
Scope of role
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Visual design and communications
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Visual narrative design and storyboarding
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Infographic design and development
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Illustration and visual scribing
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Visual facilitation of external workshops
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Synthesis of data gained from user research
2014 - 2017 | Skills Canberra
Graphic design
Summary
Skills Canberra is responsible and accountable for the provision of strategic advice and overall management of vocational education and training (VET). Skills Canberra also manages Commonwealth and ACT funding directed to VET programs in the ACT.
Scope of role
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Delivery of print and digital graphic design
Provision of graphic design industry expert advice -
Management of ACT Government website content
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Education and training social media management
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Key stakeholder engagement with both internal and external contacts and suppliers;