I will soon add my CV as a list, but for now you can download it as a pdf:
Specialist Skills
Workshop delivery
Delivered and assisted in the delivery of lessons in various art forms at Moorside High school
Delivered creative workshops at Centre of The Earth that focus on environmental issues
Received 6 months workshop delivery training on Flying Start training scheme
Part of a collective of creative workshop deliverers
Community work
Received the Princess Diana Memorial Award for work in the community
Received the Sponte Certificate of Achievement for Volunteer Work in The Community 2005-2007
4 years volunteer work with Oxfam
Community Champion as part of Every Action Counts
Computer literacy
I am proficient in following software packages: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Microsoft Office
Art, Illustration and Graphic Design
Produced artwork for clients including:
Ivory Rose Therapy
Shatterproof Productionss
Commissioned pieces for Dr Phillip Russell
Radio Amarok
Somesuch Theatre Company
Cheryl Akila Arts
The Volunteer Training Company
Education and Training
Young People and Arts Boards Programme
Birmingham City Council
A training weekend to learn about what being a member of an arts board involves.
Digital Play
Playtrain, Birmingham
Course description: Make the most of your digital equipment and learn some very simple yet
effective ways to unlock the creative potential of new media with children and young people.
Every Action Counts
Birmingham
As a Community Champion I work with communities to promote sustainable living
Flying Start
Birmingham City Council
An accredited professional development scheme for artists who want to work in community
and and gain experience of workshop and project delivery
Subjects studied: Planning and preparing arts based learning programmes, Delivering arts
based learning programmes, Delivering professional practice in the arts and cultural
industries
Student Associates Scheme
Moorside High School, Werrington, Stoke-on-Trent
I planned and delivered lessons in different art forms and promoted learning and devised
presentations to promote Further Education to children aged between 11-16. I used
disciplinary policies in place by the school and rewarded students for their work. I also
Education and Training
conducted one-to-one consultations with students with the aim at improving the way in which
they learn and to bring attention to any problems they may be having at the school
2004 - 2007 Staffordshire University
BA (Hons) Multimedia Graphics [2:2]
Subjects studied: Digital Television Interfaces, Professional Practice in Graphic Design,
Digital Illustration, Multimedia Production, Building Accessible Websites
Work History
2008 Eastside Projects
Digbeth, Birmingham
I help in the day to day running of this new artist-run gallery that opens in September
Pipe-Up
Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Assisted in the delivery of a series of animation and music workshops for young children.
Access to Heritage and Culture (ATHAC)
Birmingham
Currently developing a series of multimedia art workshops for young children with autism and
Asperger’s syndrome
Centre of The Earth
Birmingham
Currently an assistant art workshop deliverer and planning other projects
2007 Gigbeth
Digbeth, Birmingham
Assisted in the running of the event, helping artists set up their performances, visitors with
their enquiries and working at the box office to ensue the smooth running of the event
ArtsFest 2007
Birmingham
Worked with performers to help set up their performances, helped advertise and spread word
of the city-wide event and assisted the public with any inquiries
deciBel Performing Arts Showcase
The REP Theatre, Birmingham
Responsible for front of house duties and for liaising with performers and guests and
ensuring the event ran according to schedule.
The Caudwell Children’s Charity
Stoke-on-Trent
Created unique advertising materials for the company and also designed materials for the
The Big Bounce, a major event run by the charity
2005 -
Present
Oxfam
Various locations
Managed their shop for 5 months during managers absence. Volunteered alongside studies and stewarded at festivals during the Summer
Achievements and Activities
Received the Princess Diana Memorial Award for work in the community
Sponte Certificate of Achievement for volunteer work in the community for 2005-2007
Student Representative and Student Mentor for Multimedia Graphics Levels 1-3, 2005-2007
In charge of Layout and Design at GK News, Staffordshire University’s newspaper in 2006
Part of Marketing at GK Radio in 2006
References
Available upon Request