PROFILE

Hard working and adaptive, I am able to focus on tasks with dedication and complete them to a high standard. Self motivated and eager to learn new processes and techniques, I strive to develop my creative practice through listening and teaching. 

Creativity and attention to detail in my work is employed through conceptual and cultural influences. As a glass blower and mixed media artist, technical development and understanding processes are at the heart of my practice. My passion is in hot and cold working glass processes, where I focus on illustrative mark making on hand blown forms using engraving, sandblasting and painting. 

 

Exhibitions 

Curious?, Plymouth college of art - January 2020

Bovey Tracey Contemporary Craft Festival -June 2019 

Art @ Edgecumbe, mount edgecumbe -may 2019

Dis-place, MElville building Royal William yard- January 2019

 

EXPERIENCE

Partner, waitrose & partners — 2017- present

Supermarket Assistant, working part-time alongside university studies has provided me with opportunity to balance work load and studies in addition to developing time management skills. Excellent customer service skills and interaction with the public is one of the most important skills in the role, amongst others such as working as part of a large team, following procedures, regular training and ongoing personal and professional development. 

Complimentary therapist, self employed — September 2017-present

Self employed massage therapist offering mobile treatments requiring management and communication skills, computer and admin skills. Filing tax returns and book-keeping. Therapy experience of over 3 years. Qualified in Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Swedish Massage, with training in cancer care, pregnancy massage and Ayurvedic treatments.

Senior spa therapist, red hotels — April 2015-September 2017

Senior spa therapist at The Scarlet and Bedruthan Hotels. Therapist within a spa team, trained in all treatments. Luxury service- excellent customer service skills. Team management and leading workshops. Training members of the team. Hosting guests and using Hotel Perfect and Gumnuts systems for bookings. RLSS trained Lifesaver.

 

Waitress, The Finnygook Inn. Crafthole — 2003–2005

Hospitality role, waitressing and bar work in a busy pub/restaurant. Licence holder on the premises. Customer service skills, working long hours through busy periods and responsible for opening and closing down business at beginning and end of trade. 

 

EDUCATION

BA (Hons) Degree in 3D Design Craft, Plymouth College of Art — 2017-2020 (Graduation Oct 2020)

Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies. Business Studies and Anatomy and Physiology (Grade: Merit) 

Level 3 Extended diploma in Art and Design, Plymouth College of Art. 2012-2014  (Grades: Distinction, Distinction, Distinction*)

Saltash Community School. 12 GCSE's (Grades: A-C)

Other training 

 

Advanced short course for jewellery making. 

Student representative- 2nd year of PCA degree. 

NCFE Level 2 Mixed Crafts. (Precursor for ED Art and Design)

RLSS Certificate (including water first aid)

Understanding Nutrition and Health course

 

SKILLS

Glass blowing and assisting, cold working (polishing, grinding, sandblasting, engraving), mould making, metal work small and large scale, ceramics, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, CAD (Rhino, Fusion 360), Research and critical writing (dissertations and essays), cooking and baking, 

REFERENCES

Available on request.