Hi, my name is Rachael Guest and I’m the proprietor and designer at Guest Invitations.
Allow me to give you an idea of my
qualifications and relevant experience in design and print within the last 20 years.

1987 to 1989:
B/Tec National Diploma in Graphic Design

1988 to 1989: A’level Art

1989 to 2006: Full time graphic designer in a variety of areas such as advertising, print shops, marketing departments and design studios, creating ad’s, corporate identity and stationery, company literature, catalogues and retail packaging.

2006: C.I.M. (Chartered Institute of Marketing) Professional Certificate in Marketing

From 2000 to 2006 I was joint manager of an artwork and design studio of seven people within a market leading aerosol manufacturing company.

 

After successfully designing and creating ranges
of stationery and invitations for friends businesses
and weddings in my spare time, I realised how
much I enjoyed this aspect of design and that I
wanted to continue but on a full time basis
enabling me to dedicate more time and effort
to ensure the total quality and satisfaction of
my customers needs.

During 6 months travelling around S.E. Asia
and Australasia in 2006 I became inspired and returned home with a new found confidence,
as well as lots of fresh ideas. I had come to
realise how much I would prefer to work for
myself doing something that I enjoy and also
that this would allow me much needed freedom
in both my working and home life.
After months
of research and preparation I now aim to make
a success of my business by giving people a
personal and professional service that they
appreciate, a quality product that they
expect and a realistic and competitive price.