Lewis Evans

CURRICULUM VITAELewis EvansDate of birth: 7/9/52 Nationality: British OverviewProfessional communications expert with wide-ranging creative and technical skills, including communications strategy development, corporate identity development and implementation, graphic design, copy writing and editing, and strong PR abilities. Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, with extensive international marketing experience, commercial realism and a focus on humanitarian and planetary endeavours.A highly motivated self-starter capable of managing large and complex projects, while enhancing organizational strength and vision. Professional experienceCommunications Consultant for the International Labour Organization (ILO) and UNAIDS, Geneva, Switzerland, 2002–2003As the communications expert for the HIV/AIDS unit of ILO developed a communications strategy to advocate for action against HIV/AIDS in the world of work. Also worked with UNAIDS on various marketing assignments.Communications Consultant, Marbella, Spain, 2000–2002Developed a planetary and humanitarian Internet project that introduced ground-breaking web technology. The project was designed to deliver commercial benefit through promoting a philanthropic lifestyle, and to provide benefits to mankind and the environment. Developed the project to the point of readiness for second-stage funding. Created corporate identity, wrote the business plan, designed, wrote and edited all publicity material.Managing Director, European Marketing Limited, UK, 1991–2000 Responsible for a variety of marketing communications projects for this company, that was formed to introduce foreign companies to British markets cost-effectively. Carried out all conceptual and design work, designed and wrote/edited direct mail, brochures and advertising.Director, 21st Century Concepts Limited, UK, 1996–1998Developed and designed a microwave-shielding device—WaveGard®—designed to protect mobile phone users from the potentially harmful radiation produced by mobile phones. Also created corporate identity, wrote the business plan, designed and wrote all packaging, publicity and press material.Director, Percept Limited, Berkhamsted, UK, 1990–1996Marketing communications - provided design photography and illustration, as well as strategic marketing, direct mail campaigns, advertising, corporate identity manuals and complete marketing communications packages.Clients included Husky, Air BP, Kodak, Hitachi, Chemical Bank, Admiral.Managing Director, Evans Webb Associates Ltd, Hemel Hempstead, UK, 1983–1988Design and marketing company - clients included Kodak, the International Management Group, Hoppecke UK (a subsidiary of VAG), and Godfrey Davis. Conceptualised, designed and photographed 11 calendars using fashion models on foreign locations, and designed the 1988 Kodak calendar. Freelance graphic designer and photographer, UK, 1980–1983Graphic Designer, Auckland City Council, New Zealand, 1979–1980Graphic Designer, BBC Open University, UK, 1978–1979Contact information23 Chemin des Baules1268 BegninsSwitzerland Telephone: 0041 22 366 0974Mobile : 0041 79 650 4162E-mail: lewisevans@bluewin.ch