Dale Kenyon

Print and Packaging professional with over 7 years' experience within fast-paced design and production studio environments. Experienced in artwork preparation, print production, packaging design, and studio workflow management. Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite with a strong understanding of pre-press, colour correction, proofing, and packaging production processes.

Experienced in coordinating projects from client briefing through to final production while maintaining strict quality standards and deadlines. Reliable and organised with strong communication skills, able to work effectively with clients, designers, suppliers, and production teams to deliver high-quality printed and packaging solutions.

Account Manager at Cardworks Ltd (2024-08 – 2025-12)

• Manage client relationships and act as the primary contact for packaging and print projects.
• Interpret client briefs and translate them into packaging, signage, and print solutions.
• Prepare project proposals, quotations, and cost estimates aligned with client requirements and budgets.
• Coordinate projects from concept through to final production, working closely with design, production, and logistics teams.
• Liaise with printers, suppliers, and manufacturers to ensure specifications, timelines, and quality standards are achieved.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously within fact-paced production environments.
• Maintain strict quality control and attention to detail throughout the production process.

Studio Manager at Cardworks Ltd (2023-07 – 2024-07)

• Managed the day-to-day operations of a busy design and print studio.
• Oversaw studio workflow and project scheduling to meet tight production deadlines.
• Prepared artwork for print using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
• Worked with packaging design and 2D production processes including CAD drawings and prototypes using Kasemake.
• Ensure accurate artwork preparation, colour correction, and proofing before production.
• Coordinated communication between designers, clients, suppliers, and production teams.
• Managed supplier relationships and ensure cost-effective sourcing of materials and print services.
• Maintained quality standards across print production and finishing processes.

Studio Coordinator at Cardworks Ltd (2021-09 – 2023-07)

• Supported studio operations including workflow scheduling and project coordination.
• Prepared artwork and managed digital design assets.
• Assisted with print production and pre-press preparation.
• Coordinated communication between clients, designers and production teams
• Ensured projects were delivered on time and to the required production standards,

Studio Apprentice at Cardworks Ltd (2017-09 – 2021-09)

• Completed apprenticeship in print and graphic communications.
• Gained hands-on experience in print production, packaging design, and studio workflow.
• Assisted with artwork preparation, production processes, and design development.
• Worked closely with studio and production teams to deliver client projects.

Retail Assistant (Part time whilst attending Bracknell College) at The Range (2016-11 – 2017-09)

• Delivered excellent customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Assisted with stock control, merchandising, and store presentation.

City & Guilds - Printing and Graphic Communications Industry in Printing and Graphic Communications – British Printing Industries Federation (2018 – 2021)

A-level in Mathematics, Physics, English, Art – Bracknell and Wokingham College (2016-09 – 2017-05)

GCSE in Mathematics, English, History, Geography, Business, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, ICT, Industrial Technology, Computer Science – Garth Hill College (2011-09 – 2016-07)