CV

ABOUT ME

I am a versatile, creative problem solver with varied work experience in – display, visual merchandising, set dressing, design and styling.

  • Spending 2 years working for high–end high street brand Reiss as a display assistant I gained invaluable experience in mannequins, windows and visual merchandising. Being responsible for several regions I worked with strong self-motivation and commitment, using my own initiative and creative flair to create innovative displays in keeping with the signature of the brand. I am accustomed to working in a fast paced environment with the need to work to tight deadlines effectively.
  • I recently completed a Masters Degree in Design, using my experience in installation and display to work on self initiated design projects. The experience greatly enhanced my design and visual communication skills. Working in design teams on collaborative projects means that I am extremely comfortable working as part of a team.
  • I currently work freelance as a set dresser, with experience in TV, Theatre, Museum display and commissioned design briefs.

Skills

  • Visual merchandising, window display, mannequins, styling, set dressing and prop making
  • Artistic – painting, drawing, photographic (film and digital), printmaking, installation and film
  • Mac literate  - Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Office
  • Ability to communicate creative concepts – strong presentation skills
  • Commercial awareness – passionate about current fashion and trends
  • Great organisational and planning skills

Education

  • Manchester School of Art (MMU) 2008-2009

MA Design, collaborative Design

  • Birmingham Institute of Art and Design (BCU) 2002-2005

BA Honours Fine Art

  • Newcastle-Under-Lyme College 2001-2002

BTEC Diploma Art and Design

Work experience – projects and appointments

Lime Picture Studios, Liverpool – 07/10

Set dresser/props on ‘Hollyoaks’ set.

Punchdrunk Theatre Group, London – 06/10

Set dresser and prop-maker for production of ‘The Duchess of Malfi’ in collaboration with English National Opera

United Creatives and URBED, Manchester and Widnes – 01/10 – 03/10

Window Display Concept Designer for community led project

Hatworks Museum, Stockport – 01/10

Window display concept designer for temporary exhibition

Refinery Group, Manchester – 01/10

Still life styling/set dressing

URBIS Art Gallery – 12/09-02/09

Design and concept for gallery display in foyer cabinets

Merseyway Shopping Centre, Stockport – 08/08-09/09

Window display concept designer for installation in an empty retail unit

Gallery of Costume, Platt Hall, Manchester – 03/09-08/09

Concept design for display, promotion and event

Punchdrunk Theatre Group, ‘It Felt Like a Kiss’ Manchester International Festival – 07/09

Set dresser/prop making

Reiss Retail Ltd, London and Nationwide  – 10/06 – 09/08

Visual merchandising and display

Reiss Retail Ltd, Bull Ring, Birmingham – 02/05 – 10/06

Senior sales advisor

Global Gathering Festival, Stratford Upon Avon – 08/06

Set dresser/event assistant


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