Jan Deacon

Self‑driven and highly motivated professional with extensive experience across business development, client management, and creative design. Known for strong communication, positive leadership, and the ability to build trusted relationships that drive high performance and commercial results. Now seeking a new challenge where I can bring energy, creativity, and a solutions‑focused approach.

Business Development Manager at Syncro Office Technology (2023-09 – 2026-03)

• Secured new business across Northamptonshire through proactive outreach and territory management.
• Canvassed business parks, industrial estates and town centres to identify opportunities.
• Conducted cold calling and managed prospect data using the HubSpot CRM platform.
• Built a strong professional presence on LinkedIn to increase brand visibility.
• Represented the company at Chamber of Commerce events as an exhibitor and brand ambassador.
• Advised on branding, marketing collateral and promotional strategy.
• Developed and maintained a healthy pipeline of qualified opportunities.
• Created and presented tailored proposals to prospective clients.

Designer & Account Manager at Admiral Design & Print (2006-03 – 2023-12)

• Acted as primary client contact, managing briefs, project discussions and expectations.
• Prepared project costings, estimates and schedules.
• Managed the full design and artwork process from concept to completion.
• Led daily production meetings to coordinate workflow and deadlines.
• Outsourced specialist services including large‑format print, labels, packaging, photography and illustration.
• Developed and supported a team of four artworkers/designers, improving processes, systems and software use.

Junior Designer → Creative Director at Rudkin Design (1990-01 – 2005-09)

• Built and managed personal client accounts from the age of 19.
• Gained hands‑on experience with Apple Mac systems and industry‑standard design software following a two‑year Graphic Design course.
• Split time between Daventry and London studios, working on a wide range of creative projects.
• Produced design work for prospectuses, annual reports, catalogues, brochures and newsletters.
• Contributed to the development of Studio Manager software, later sold to other design studios.
• Delivered projects for major clients including Cummins Diesel Engines, Express Lifts Company and Rentokil.

BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design

GCSEs in Maths, English, Geography, Art, Integrated Humanities