LaurenceMeyerApplying for agraphic designer Position at scott print

PrefAce

27 Years old

3 degreesMaster’s degree in Publishing Bachelor degreein Bookselling2 years Diplomain Information & Communication

6 BookshoPsThalia (germany)Kléber (international languages)The Book Corner (english)Fnac (megastore)Forum (megastore)Le Liseron (youth literature)

1 PuBlIshIng house Thames & Hudson art publisher, Paris

1 magazIne Teensoul Colosoul group Inc, Perth

3 desIgn toolsIndesign CS6Photoshop CS6Illustrator CS6

skills

marketIng- Cover design in books & magazines- Book and magazine layout- Creation of flyers & posters- Branding & creation of logos- Market research, creation & analysis of opinion surveys- Creation of adverts, press releases & press kits- Basic knowledge in web design, but I am a fast learner

WrItIng - Press kits- Summaries & analysis - Proofreading- Translation - Synopsis & analysis- Thesis on book cover design: cultural interpretation across various countries

PlannIng & CoordInatIng- Festival assistant at the Perth Writers Festival 2015.

Who Am i?I am a proud Australian permanent resident, Master’s graduate from Paris & Oxford Universities in Publishing.

WhY choose me? I have experience in design, I enjoy working under tight deadlines and I am the perfectionist you are looking for.

don’t just tAke mY Word for itFind my work online at:http://laurencemeyer.wix.com/portfolio

contAct me! Tel: 0474 121 382Email: laurencemeyer@outlook.comAddress: 53 sheffield road, Wattle grove, 6107

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Education

2013Master’s in Publishingsemester in oxford Brookes universityoxford, united kingdomDuring this semester, I studied at the highest level in Business Management, Publishing and Languages Issues along with Magazine Publishing.

2011 – 2013 Master’s in Publishinguniversity Paris X ouest nanterre la défense, Paris, FranceMy master’s degree prepared me really well for work in the world of books and magazines, from planning a publication to creating, writing, proofreading, managing a team, printing, binding and selling.

2008 - 2009Bachelor’s degree in Booksellinghumanities & social studies Faculty, uha, mulhouse, France

2005 - 20072 years diploma in Information & CommunicationInstitute of technology nancy 2 Charlemagne, nancy, France

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International career

2012Publisher’s assistantthames & hudson art PublishingParis, FranCeDuring my 3 month internship, I have perfected my proofreading skills, and even had the chance to rewrite some text thanks to my ability to translate from English into French. I worked on all the aspects of book making at Thames & Hudson and it convinced me that working in the publishing world is what I was made for.

2009 - 2011French teacher assistantkäthe kollwitz high schoolzwickau, germanYalexander Von humboldt high schoolWerdau, germanY

2007 - 2008French teacher assistantsaint mungo’s academyglasgow, unIted kIngdomMy 3 years as a French teacher assistant have built the socially skilled person that I am. I have been in charge of more than 500 students, and it developed my adaptation and communication abilities to a whole new level.

Work experiences

January - February 2015Assistant - Perth Writers FestivalI have been trusted to participate in the last month of organisation of the festival: I had to work under a tight deadline, communicate with our chairs and writers. A lot of our guests were coming from all around the world, such as Elisabeth Guilbert, author of eat, Pray, love. The festival was a success and proved that I could integrate into a team quickly and operate in a high pressure environment.REFERENCE: Katherine DORRINGTON Program Manager: Perth Writers FestivalTel: 08 64 88 86 38Email: kdorrington@perthfestival.com.au

2014 - 2015Graphic Designer / Co-editorVoluntary workTeensoul magazinePerthteensoul is a free, not-for-profit magazine based in Perth. Working here voluntarily gives me the opportunity to enter the Australian Arts & Media industry by giving me hands-on experience: I am in charge of the brand, of the magazine and our e-zine. Ultimately, my goal is to bring teensoul to the most professional level possible, so our brand can one day be recognised as an inspiring read for teenagers.REFERENCE: Tricia RAYColosoul CEOEmail: colosouleditor@hotmail.com

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november 2014 - PresentAssistant Manager in Training Jr duty/FreePerth International airportAs I keep searching to enter the professional graphic design world, I have been chosen to work for the duty free store of the airport. I started as a salesperson, before slowly evolving to an assistant manager role. My ability to communicate well and learn quickly, along with my social skills has made me good all-rounder. I take part in different aspects of the enterprise and give my best to make them all work, whether at the front line as a salesperson, or in the managerial side of the work. I have to be able to make a decision quickly and efficiently, regarding different matters, from managing the team to meeting our sales targets.

February 2011Bookseller, thalia Bookshop zwickau, germanY

april - may 2009Bookseller, International Bookshop kléberstrasbourg, FranCe

december 2008Bookseller, english Bookshopthe Book Corner, mulhouse, FranCe

april - august 2007Bookseller / CD’s and DVD’s seller, FnaC megastore, Colmar FranCe

april - may 2006Bookseller, Forum megastore, ColmarFranCe

June 2005Bookseller, le liseron, ColmarFranCe

i Am convinced thAt i Am the good All rounder You Are looking for1. I am used to working independently and

under pressure. Working for Teensoul magazine has prepared me to respect tight deadlines. 2. In obtaining my 3 diplomas, I have gained

knowledge of the varied aspects of marketing, especially how to target an audience and how to

put a selling strategy into place.3. I worked in the prestigious publishing house based in Paris, Thames & Hudson, where I have taken part to both editorial and creative tasks. Being involved with this international publisher has been one of the best experiences of my life,

as I succeeded to work meticulously under a great deal of pressure. I therefore feel ready to

take on any challenges you have to offer. 4. During my Master’s degree, I have

learnt how the world of printing works:the large choice of grams of paper, the different printing devices and binding techniques to get to the desired effect while holding the product. Being aware of the possibilities allows me to

push the creativity, while keeping in mind how the final product is going to be realised.

don't just tAke mY Word for it

Discover below a few pieces from my portfolio. You can also check out my entire work online:

http://laurencemeyer.wix.com/portfolio

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

kind regArds,lAurence meYer

i love grAPhic design, And i Am good At it

I ended my Master’s degree with the best grade of the class in desktop Publishing.

I am currently voluntarily working for Perth based magazine Teensoul as a graphic

designer since February 2014. Being hired in an australian enterprise has allowed me to put my

design and communication skills to practice. I am solely responsible for developing

the graphic design elements of a 45 page magazine: I receive the articles, I look for

perfect matching illustrations, photographs or I create the illustrations myself. I then exchange

back and forth with the editor and the art director, until my layout is approved and ready

to be published.

i hAve exPerience in brAnd reAlignment

As a final Master’s assessment of my Magazine course in Oxford, I had to pick a magazine

which sales were failing. I had to find out the reasons and search for creative solutions.

I successfully redesigned the entire magazine, from the logo to the spreads: discover part of

this work pages 21 to 23!I also totally revamped Teensoul, which had

an unprofessional look. the final result is now sleeker, modern and young. You can visualise

spreads from the last issue from page 8.Being in charge of the image of an enterprise

is a challenge I particularly enjoy as it represents a lot of responsibility keeping a

brand current and fresh.

WHY choose

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P o r t f o l i o s u m m a r y

House Beautiful logo before.

House Beautiful logo after.

teensoul, pages 8 to 16Teensoul is a free magazine for teenagers, published by the Perth based not for profit group called Colosoul. As the head designer, I have completely revamped the magazine. In addition to that, I modernised the logo by making it all white and giving more body to the two dashes. I have also added some depth by creating a geometric background. Below, the logo as it was before, and my reimagining.From page 8 to 15, discover some spreads published in Teensoul’s past issue. Page16 is teensoul’s media kit cover: this artwork is used for all teensoul’s official documents.

Advertisement, pages 17 to 19This advertorial was commissioned by Alta-1 school and was published in Teensoul magazine. since the subject is an alternative schooling for students with learning difficulties or with complicated backgrounds, I had been asked to create an advert that expresses despair and hope at the same time.

business cards, page 20In order to showcase my abilities with Illustrator in imagining logos, I have chosen random professions and created their business cards.

house beautiful, pages 21 to 23This is part of a student project for the Magazine course at the Oxford Brookes University. As a small group, we had to pick a magazine design that needed to be remade: we decided to go with the house decoration magazine house Beautiful. The design I came up with enhances the magazine title on a wooden background. The silver of the lettering reminds the reader of the shiny steel you can find in his bathroom or kitchen.All the cover, layout and app design that you are about to see has been done by me.

Teensoul logo before.

Teensoul logo now.

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The logo can be adapted to fit different purposes. Here in blue to match

Teensoul’s website.

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Organised by WOrld Wildlife fund fOr nature, earth hOur is an annual event held tOWards the end Of March, Which e n c O u r a g e s hOMes and businesses tO turn Off their nOn-essential lights fOr One hOur. this is dOne in Order tO raise aWareness Of cliMate change and encOurage MOre peOple tO lOOk intO the issue and take actiOn.

On March 29, australia participated in the Earth Hour event, with millions of people turning off their electricity for this urgent cause. Many people were educated in the benefits of turning off electricity because of this event, some of which include saving finances, helping the environment and actually improving your health!

the cOlOsOul grOup held the secOnd ever Lights Out

Arts Festival on this day to raise awareness for

Earth Hour and WWF. The work of local

artists, fashion designers, and businesses were on display at the Urban Orchard in the Perth Cultural Centre. Perth

bands rag n’ bone, these Winter

nights, Oakland, Our Man in berlin, dallas

royal, bedouin sea, bird on a Wire and allira were

on the line-up.

lOcal fashiOn favOurites lions and unicorns, Miss brown vintage, friends of fancy, tpal, salty shoes, little hell, legit perth city along with up and coming labels s&s and fox feet vintage were showcased on the runway by new Perth-based modelling talent. althOugh cut shOrt, lights Out arts Festival was a day of promotion of local creativity for a global cause. support your community creatives by shopping locally, and your world by saving energy! WORDS: SOFIA TkATCHEnkO & AnnELIESE SULLIvAn

Perth’s Lights Out

for Earth Hour

30//teensoul/ecology

Credits from left to right: Victory! Risk ©Renier Van Niekerk. Strawberry skirt

by Friends of Fancy ©Ryan Tough. Menswear by Little Hell ©Ryan Tough. Artwork based on a photography by

Renier Van Niekerk. Design by Laurence Meyer.

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Credits from left to right: Victory! Risk ©Renier Van Niekerk. Strawberry skirt

by Friends of Fancy ©Ryan Tough. Menswear by Little Hell ©Ryan Tough. Artwork based on a photography by

Renier Van Niekerk. Design by Laurence Meyer.

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Makeovers100 Warm wood welcome

Floors & walls make a strong style statement in this hall

106 Dark drama A yearning for more storage space & colour transformed in this den

112 A dash of zest An extension & bold pat-tern have created this family friendly attic space

117 Kitchen notebook Maximise space in a com-pact kitchen, plus built-in electric ovens

122 Bathroom notebook Smart ideas on creat-ing cupboard space in a luxury look

132 As stunning as its sur-roundingsFrom rundown bungalow to modern home with gor-geous views

136 Zoned to perfection Terraces & decking divide this garden into separate areas

CONTENTS

Living well141 Outdoor living

Key points for creating an outdoor space

145 Sustainable livingEcofriendly upgrades to your new or existing home

150 Gooey delights Treat friends & family to these delicious cakes & desserts

194 What my home means to me Restaurateur Raymond Blanc

In every issue5 Letter from the Editor 9 How to find us9 Visit us online

at allaboutyou.com10 Have your say

Your views52 Point of view

Interview120 Next month in House Beautiful142 Subscribe to House

Beautiful and save!169 Where to buy

Offers for YOU91 Win a £1,000 shopping

spree121 Enjoy 15% off at Emma

Bridgewater148 Save 25% on Bissell’s

steam cleaning range157 £50,000 to be won!158 HB shopping, travel &

finance

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84Find the right clock for your home

123Clever & stylish ideas in a

family flat

52German architect

Michael Streidl gives us his advice

House Beautiful June 2013 7

Cover StoriesOur cover stories are highlighted in red. To get the cover look, see p.36

CONTENTS

Shopping12 What’s hot in June

A showcase of gorgeous pieces made by hand

15 Design news From floral bedsets to shower curtains

16 Bargain news Fabulous & affordable decor ideas

18 On trend Easter-themes decora-tions & gifts

21 Yes we couch! The comfiest most stylish sofas & chairs

84 187 clocksFind the right clock for your home

124 Spring cleaning es-sentials Make every room in your home sparkle

Reader homes44 Sweet dreams

Bold colour & Moorish designs feature in the home of this award-winning chocolatier

52 Into the blue Natural light and a simple palette make this semi so special

58 Romancing the stone A 250-year-old cottage sympathetically restored

64 High rise living Teaming old with the new in a two-bedroom tenement flat

71 Bricks & moneyMaking the most of your savings, plus in your area on the up?

Style ideas22 Naturally Royal

Behind the scenes of the Prince’s House styled by House Beautiful

30 An inside guide to new season designs Style advice from talented designers

36 Fabulous fabrics & wallpapers Our three key looks for spring

81 Colour confident Using the sunniest of hues - yellow

92 Be your own interior designer Finishing touches to a liv-ing room

97 Better than bespoke Our upcycling experts add colour and pattern to a plain side table

June 2013

Renovation of the year74 A bigger, brighter future

There’s £10,500 worth of House of Fraser prizes to be won in this exciting new competition

21Discover our selection of designed kitchen for wine lovers

112Get inspired by

beautifulantiques

6 allaboutyou.com/housebeautiful/

36New wallpapers

you’ll love

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Makeovers100 Warm wood welcome

Floors & walls make a strong style statement in this hall

106 Dark drama A yearning for more storage space & colour transformed in this den

112 A dash of zest An extension & bold pat-tern have created this family friendly attic space

117 Kitchen notebook Maximise space in a com-pact kitchen, plus built-in electric ovens

122 Bathroom notebook Smart ideas on creat-ing cupboard space in a luxury look

132 As stunning as its sur-roundingsFrom rundown bungalow to modern home with gor-geous views

136 Zoned to perfection Terraces & decking divide this garden into separate areas

CONTENTS

Living well141 Outdoor living

Key points for creating an outdoor space

145 Sustainable livingEcofriendly upgrades to your new or existing home

150 Gooey delights Treat friends & family to these delicious cakes & desserts

194 What my home means to me Restaurateur Raymond Blanc

In every issue5 Letter from the Editor 9 How to find us9 Visit us online

at allaboutyou.com10 Have your say

Your views52 Point of view

Interview120 Next month in House Beautiful142 Subscribe to House

Beautiful and save!169 Where to buy

Offers for YOU91 Win a £1,000 shopping

spree121 Enjoy 15% off at Emma

Bridgewater148 Save 25% on Bissell’s

steam cleaning range157 £50,000 to be won!158 HB shopping, travel &

finance

96

84Find the right clock for your home

123Clever & stylish ideas in a

family flat

52German architect

Michael Streidl gives us his advice

House Beautiful June 2013 7

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Cover StoriesOur cover stories are highlighted in red. To get the cover look, see p.36

CONTENTS

Shopping12 What’s hot in June

A showcase of gorgeous pieces made by hand

15 Design news From floral bedsets to shower curtains

16 Bargain news Fabulous & affordable decor ideas

18 On trend Easter-themes decora-tions & gifts

21 Yes we couch! The comfiest most stylish sofas & chairs

84 187 clocksFind the right clock for your home

124 Spring cleaning es-sentials Make every room in your home sparkle

Reader homes44 Sweet dreams

Bold colour & Moorish designs feature in the home of this award-winning chocolatier

52 Into the blue Natural light and a simple palette make this semi so special

58 Romancing the stone A 250-year-old cottage sympathetically restored

64 High rise living Teaming old with the new in a two-bedroom tenement flat

71 Bricks & moneyMaking the most of your savings, plus in your area on the up?

Style ideas22 Naturally Royal

Behind the scenes of the Prince’s House styled by House Beautiful

30 An inside guide to new season designs Style advice from talented designers

36 Fabulous fabrics & wallpapers Our three key looks for spring

81 Colour confident Using the sunniest of hues - yellow

92 Be your own interior designer Finishing touches to a liv-ing room

97 Better than bespoke Our upcycling experts add colour and pattern to a plain side table

June 2013

Renovation of the year74 A bigger, brighter future

There’s £10,500 worth of House of Fraser prizes to be won in this exciting new competition

21Discover our selection of designed kitchen for wine lovers

112Get inspired by

beautifulantiques

6 allaboutyou.com/housebeautiful/

36New wallpapers

you’ll love

Are You convinced?contAct me! Tel: 0474 121 382Email: laurencemeyer@outlook.comAddress: 53 sheffield road, Wattle grove, 6107