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Resume

Experience

August 2025

School Commission

Kington Langley, Chippenham

3 days

Spending the weekend during the summer holidays, painting a mural in the reception/year 1 classroom. Mainly to cover up a badly painted wall but also to create a welcoming space for children starting school. Talking to the teachers in the school, I learnt about what colours the children interact with and how they enjoy learning.

July 2025

The Wonder Room

Makers of Imaginary Worlds

3 weeks

Helping the company complete an interactive installation, commissioned by a museum within a tight deadline. I learnt many collaborative and communication skills as well as new practical ones, such as needle felting and oiling. The project also taught me to experiment with practicality and aesthetic because the target demographic comes first.

Dec 2022 - Jul 2025

Barista & Bar staff

Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

2 years, 7 months

Working as a barista and bar staff has sharpened my communication, adaptability, and teamwork, all skills essential in creative environments. Balancing fast-paced service with attention to detail taught me to stay calm under pressure, manage time effectively, and collaborate smoothly. These are transferable qualities that I bring to any production or design focused setting.

Education

2022 - 2025

Nottingham Trent University

BA(Hons) Design for Stage and Screen: Film and Television

2nd Class Honours-1st Division 

I gained firsthand experience in set design, model making, and visual storytelling during my experience at Nottingham Trent University. Working on short films, dramas, and branding projects, I developed creative and technical skills using industry tools in a fast-paced collaborative environment.

2021 - 2022

Bath College

UAL Level 3 Applied General Extended Diploma in Art & Design

Distinction

Doing an extended diploma in Art & Design, allowed me to explore my personal interests as a creative and learn more in depth about materials and techniques. It especially helped strengthen designing for 3D spaces, eventually leading me to pursue a bachelors degree in design for film and tv.

2020 - 2021

Bath College

UAL Level 3 Applied General Diploma in Art & Design

Distinction

I completed a diploma in Art & Design, where I explored a wide range of creative disciplines including drawing, textiles, printing, metal work and digital media. The course strengthened my practical skills, creative thinking, and time management, while collaborative projects and critiques helped me grow confident, adaptable, and allow me to develop as a creative individual.

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Professional skillset

3D Modelling (card and digital)

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Photoshop

Canva

Collaborative Working

Drafting (hand and digital)

Graphics

Procreate

Script Breakdown

Set Dressing

Storyboarding

Surveying

Twinmotion

Vectorworks

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