Personal Profile

 

With nearly twenty years of experience working in theatres and exhibition spaces, I have gained an excellent knowledge of the different working dynamics, how a production or exhibition is put together and the importance of each role within this working environment.  I am currently completing a degree in “Costume Construction for Screen and Stage”, and as such have learned many new useful skills, such as: how to measure and fit correctly and professionally; how to construct and finish costumes to a high standard; how to research a project thoroughly yet efficiently; and how best to showcase the work of myself and others.  I am now looking to take on a role that utilises some or all of these skills, in conjunction with my customer service skills gained from my previous retail and hospitality roles.

 

 

Current Position

 

Work Placement

St Fagans, Cardiff – Sep 2015 – Current

After starting as a volunteering position with the Preventive Conservation department, I am now on a work placement.  I am currently developing a costume project for my degree, in combination with St Fagans.  My brief is to create a social history project, to complement the Preventive Conservation department’s re-dressing work at the Llainfadyn Cottage, on site.  My project aim is to design and construct two historically-accurate, wearable costumes, one male and one female, a set of female underwear for display, and a few small items to dress the cottage such as aprons, bonnets and children’s wear.

 

 

Relevant Work Experience

 

Feb 2016 -- General Assitant - Marigold Costume Hire, Cardiff

 

Nov 2015 -- Maker/Retailer – Selling own hand made products at a charity Christmas fayre - Coleg Y Cymoedd, Rhondda Cynon Taff

 

Oct 2014 -- Relief Staff – Dresser - New Theatre, Cardiff

 

Sep – Dec 2014 -- Costume Maker – Jack & the Beanstalk Pantomime, Rhondda Cynon Taff

 

Apr – Jul 2014 -- Costume Maker – Exhibition, Coleg Y Cymoedd, Nantgarw

 

Sep 2013 -- Prop Maker – Commission for touring production of The Committee Meeting, UK Theatre Tour

 

Apr 2013 -- Shadow Dresser – Work experience on Wicked, Victoria Apollo Theatre, London

 

Oct – Dec 2012 --  Wardrobe Assistant – Work experience on Sleeping Beauty Pantomime, The Pavilion Theatre, Porthcawl

 

Jul – Oct 2008 -- Exhibition Assistant – Underglobe Museum and performance space, Shakespeare’s Globe, Bankside, London

 

 

Employment History

 

Retail Assistant

Bonmarche, Cardiff – Jul – Oct 2015

A part-time retail post worked through the summer before my third year at university.  I carried out customer service, money handling, merchandising of stock, up-selling, stock takes and general housekeeping.

 

Volunteer

Jacobs Market, Cardiff – Jun – Aug 2014

I worked as a voluntary general assistant at this venue.  My main role was managing the West Wharf Gallery Coffee Shop; making and serving drinks and food, customer service, cash handling, rotating and replenishing stock, general housekeeping.  This role was diverse and also involved selling art works, manning reception, promotions and marketing.  I also assisted at events, such as weddings, where I worked behind the bar.

 

Promoter

Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair, Cardiff – Feb 2014

A business to business promotion of Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair at Cardiff City Hall through the use of posters, flyers, boards, social media and ‘word of mouth’.

 

Hiring Assistant

Go Bongo Campervan Hire, Blackwood, Gwent – Sep 2013

This was a work experience position with Go Bongo, a small company, where I learned how to hire out a luxury camping vehicle.  This process included drawing up and processing a contract, handling personal and payment details, handle deposits and payments.  It also involved instructing a customer in the use of the van and the accessories.

 

Supervisor

Holland & Barrett, Brentwood, Essex – Aug 2010 – Oct 2011

This was a supervisory position in a store without an Assistant Manager, so in the absence of the Manager I was responsible for the staff and running of the store.  Duties included customer service, staff training and supervision; safe open, close and daily running of the store and banking; daily, weekly and monthly administration tasks; cash management, receiving deliveries, direct sales and up-selling; stock rotation, merchandising, stock checks and general housekeeping.  Continuous study and testing about the company and the products was also needed in order to provide the best possible service to all customers.

 

 

Education

 

Currently -- Univeristy of South Wales - BA Hons Costume Construction for Screen and Stage

 

2013 - 2015 -- University of South Wales - FD Costume Construction for Screen and Stage - 2:1

 

2012 - 2013 -- Arts Academy, Cardiff - Art Foundation - Pass

 

2004 - 2006 -- Liverpool Community College - Media A level - C

 

2003 - 2004 -- Liverpool Community College - BTEC National Diploma Performing Arts Production - Technical Theatre - Merit

 

1997 - 2002 -- Blackwood Comprehensive School - 11 GCSEs: Including English, Mathematics and Information Technology - A-C

 

 

References available on request