Lindsay Jones-Evans Designs -
DirectorMelbourne Victoria - 1985-1996
Freelance production design & art direction for film & television. Provider of art department services, inclusive of special effects, props & sets manufactured in the factory. Implemented time management schedules, project management, team building & training. Cost cutting by optimising operations & utilizing sustainable construction materials. Innovated cost cutting procedures for higher financial gain . Focused on high quality services while engaging more clients.
Jones The Grocer gourmet food & kitchenware Entrepreneur & Director Woolahra NSW - 1997-2002
High profile food retail business that was quickly copied by Coles Lets Eat, Woolworths, Thomas Dux & David Jones Food Chain.Positioned company as a market leader in the gourmet food sector. Engaged and managed all media with new material for constant media exposure. Optimized co-branding with companies for vertical marketing.Rigorous implementation of new products for greater sales and increased media exposure. Packaged bulk foods with in house branding for greater exposure & profitability across all food sectors.
The Victoria Room - Entrepreneur & Director
Darlinghurst NSW - 2003-2010
Founded Sydney's favourite Cocktail Bar & Grill with large 300pax capacity.The interior design along with a resurrected high tea set trends across the world.Profiled target market and worked closely with media to position the company to attract high profile audience.Developed and executed long term strategic plans to maintain market placement while driving sales through collective staff engagement winning may Australian best cocktail bar awards.Achieved an average projected spend well in advance of industry norms.
Freelance design consultant - Director
Sydney NSW - 2011-2014
Delivering Interior, industrial & graphic design services & project management for start ups, for a variety of retail and hospitality establishments.
Bon Bon Chocolate's
Bookers Bistro
Meatworks Smokehouse - Entrepreneur & Director
South Melbourne VIC - 2015- 2020
Established a high energy establishment in a creative business enviroment, largely tailored at large corporate groups.Drove strategic multi media campaigns to increase profitability & growth.Implemented rigorous team training, providing support & guidance where needed & worked collaboratively in a team environment.Optimized operations, enhanced efficiency & profitability.
