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I am passionate and determined art graduate specialising in drawing, stop motion animation and print; looking for opportunities to exhibit, run workshops and build community in the arts. Exploring my responsibility for the environment and the connection between humans and plants.

EDUCATION

CAMBERWELL UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON, MA FINE ART DRAWING, PRESENTLY STUDYING and GRADUATING 2020

KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA COLLEGE, HNC FINE ART, DISTINCTION, 2019

STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY, BA HONS YOUTH WORK AND THEOLOGY, 2:1 AND JNC, 2016-2018

SOUTH WEST YOUTH MINISTRIES, LEVEL 3 IN YOUTH WORK AND THEOLOGY, 2016

HUDDERSFIELD NEW COLLEGE, A LEVELS, FINE ART- A*, DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIES-B, ENGLISH LITERATURE-B, 2012-2014

SKILLS & KEY EXPERIENCE

Working cross-culturally with experience as a creative educational children’s, youth and community worker in India (2014) and Cambodia (2016).
Planning and facilitating creative and educational workshops for youth and children.
Organising and curating group shows, in particular the 'SolidAir‘ & 'And it was good’ environmental art exhibition with Interface London.
Specialising in the creative processes of drawing, stop motion animation, print and collage.
Working with adults exploring arts and wellbeing as an assistant leader in ‘Pieced Together’ and ‘Follow Up’ a 10 week arts and wellbeing course for women.
Developing workshop materials for children and families

WORK EXPERIENCE

Education Intern, Saatchi Gallery, London-2019

As an intern at the Saatchi Gallery I was responsible for planning and delivering art workshops for primary school children in response to the Tutankhamun exhibition from Egypt. I also created resources, facilitated a teachers preview evening and undertook administrative tasks.

Family Work, Red Balloon Family Foundation, Loughton- 2017-2018

As a Families Worker at RBF I led a variety of services aimed at meeting the needs of young people and children within local schools and churches. The programs I have co-led in include workshops teaching about emotional wellbeing, transition from Y6 to Y7, confidence and self-esteem building, creative lunch time and after school clubs and theatre-based assemblies on mental health. Many of the programs I have led, planned and supported have reached hundreds of young people in the area.

Youth Worker Intern, Restore Community Church, Loughton- 2016

As a Youth Work Intern, I was responsible for planning and leading Sunday morning and mid-week youth sessions and small groups supporting teenage girls. I also co-led a community drop in youth group, assisted a mother and tots’ group, and volunteered in a community centre.

Assistant Youth Worker, Redland Parish Church, Bristol-2015

As a Youth Work Assistant, I was responsible for planning and leading a small group for girls, and planning and co-leading a youth group. I also supported the schools work team in delivering creative prayer spaces, running RE workshops, and creating Christmas and Easter trails for school’s church visits.

National Citizens Service, Essex -2017

Three summers ago, I had the privilege of working with a group of young people as their cohort leader, which involved building their confidence, self-esteem, initiative, and team building skills through a variety of outdoor activities and social action projects, raising nearly £1,000 for McMillian cancer support.

Bar Staff, Zest, Loughton-2019

I learn how to work in a different environment and develop my customer service skills, as I promote Zest with my positive and helpful attitude whilst serving customers.

REFERENCES

Ian Monroe’ UAL fine arts Lecturer, m.monroe@arts.ac.uk Erika Winston and Greg Rook Tutors at KCC E.winstone@KCC.ac.uk , G.rook@KCC.ac.uk

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