Experience

PYRAMID OF ARTS

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Programme Coordinator

  • Oct 2021 - Present

• Office Administrator

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  Pyramid is a Leeds based Arts Collective & Charity that works with people with learning disabilities in groups and one to one to discover, explore and enjoy the arts and to develop as artists to full extent of their abilities and ambitions.• Managing incoming emails, answering phone calls & providing general administrative support for the team.• Managing the contracting of up to 30 freelance artists on a termly basis.• Providing support for the day to day running of discover groups & development teams.• Managing the organisations online database ie inputting weekly workshop evaulation forms & personal detail forms from new members.• Creating spreadsheets and inputting data to support funding applications and evaluations.• Recruiting and managing volunteers. • Ordering and stock taking of materials both in the staff office and in the art studio.• Maintaining & developing clear menthods of communication with Pyramid's 120 paying members ie easy read session date letters & accessible event invitations.• Organising cultural trips & co-ordinating artists residencys for Development Teams artists.• Installing and curating large scale exhibitions which are inclusive and accessible for all.• Managing & creating content for numerous social media platforms. Since taking on this role the organisations followers & engagment figures have doubled.

• Artist

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  Discover Group artist The Pyramid Discover programme is for people with mild-moderate learning disabilities.This role involves; •Planning term long, weekly session plans with the aim of the outcome being to create a collective high quality piece of art work (s) based around a specific creative brief.•Supporting participants with their artwork, encouraging self-expression & creativity.•Documenting projects throughout workshops to show development of individuals.•Completing evaluation & feedback forms at the end of every workshop.•Encouraging group interaction & offering other opportunities for social interaction.•Managing volunteers. Encouraging them to engage members with the creative brief and instilling the importance of a collective approach to the arts.I am proud to have supported numerous Discover Groups to exhibit work at city wide cultural events including Leeds Light Night, BEYOND Festival & Leeds Arts & Minds Annual exhibition. I have also supported the creation & curation of collective Pyramid exhibitions at cultural venues including Leeds Town Hall, Leeds Central Library, The Left Bank Leeds & The Tetley.Development Team artistDevelopment Teams involve one artist with a learning disability working one to one with a non-learning disabled artist. This role involves;•Collaborating with the development team artist to help develop their chosen artistic practice to the fullest extent of their abilities & aspirations.•Supporting the writing of funding applications for project money or solo commissions.•Supporting the development and up keep of artist portfolios, websites & social media platforms.•Support with researching & submitting work for exhibitions locally, nationally & internationally.



Stitch-Up

• Studio Assistant

  • May 2018 - Present

  Stitch-Up is a Social Enterprise sharing the value of textile craft and makers in a modern world.Role involves;•Teaching commerical craft workshops for adults specialising in Macrame & Arm Knitting.•Developing & leading community craft workshops for children and young adults with learning disabilities. Stitch-Up is a Social Enterprise sharing the value of textile craft and makers in a modern world.Role involves;•Teaching commerical craft workshops for adults specialising in Macrame & Arm Knitting.•Developing & leading community craft workshops for children and young adults with learning disabilities.



Northern School of Contemporary Dance

• United Kingdom
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Receptionist/Academic Administrator

  • Nov 2016 - Mar 2018



University of Leeds

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Gallery Assistant

  • Jan 2013 - Nov 2016

  The role involved;•Assisting visitors to the Gallery & giving them relevant information about what's currently on display.•Opening up & closing down of both Galleries independently, including unlocking, locking and operating advanced alarm systems.•Operating the till and cash machine. Completing the weekly cashing up procedure.•Using the online gallery shop ordering system & taking shop orders over the phone.•Confidently dealing with visitor inquiries, in person, and via the request tracker emailing system.•Helping management with the installation & de installation of exhibitions.•Replenishing of gallery shop stock & extensive product knowledge.•Assisting and setting up for exhibition openings & private events held in the Gallery.•Packing & unpacking Art works.•Staying up to date with changes and future events & exhibitions in both Galleries.



PEOPLE IN ACTION (YORKSHIRE) UK

• United Kingdom
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Support Worker

  • Nov 2013 - Sep 2016

  Working as a one to one support worker I provided support to individuals, both emotionally & practically, to help them to live a happy and fulfilling independent lives.The role involved;•Providing interesting activities to stimulate & engage the service user in a safe environment.•Monitoring individuals’ physical & mental wellbeing.•Helping to develop care and activity plans for individuals.•Contributing to record keeping ie making sure accidents or injuries were reported.•Encouraging independence, the development of life skills & highlighting the importance of informed choices in line with the individual's set care plan ie travel training & money management.•Helping to enhance the individuals inclusion in the community & helping them to reach their full potential.•Ensuring confidentiality of the customer is maintained at all times.•Undertaking training required in order to perform the role more effectively including safe guarding & epilespy awareness training.



People in Action

• Group leader

  • Nov 2014 - Jul 2015

  These social groups were for young adults with learning disabilities who wanted to meet new people, have fun & learn new skills.My responsibilities as group leader included:•Main port of call for the running of the group, ie taking the register, contacting next of kin.•The planning & running of new activities every week & the sourcing of materials for said activities.•Managing weekly group payments & maintaining successful running of the floats. •Making sure members were always as involved as possible with the activities & if not not could things be tweaked so that they would be.•Undertaking any training required in order to perform the role moreeffectively.