Experience

Spared
• United States
• Financial Services
• Workshop Manager/ Maker

  • Sep 2022 - Present


Plus X innovation hubs

• Workshop Technician

  • Jun 2020 - Nov 2022

  . Workshop Technician for Plus X and “BRITE – Brighton Research Innovation Technology Exchange”, a £10.5 million ERDF-funded innovation programme, providing business support to 115 SMEs in the Coast to Capital region in Sussex.. Implemented a workshop induction and training process in order to provide a safe working environment for members.. Working closely with the BRITE Project Manager to ensure the workshop adheres to funding compliance for the project. . Liaising with suppliers and carrying out procurement when purchasing equipment for the workshop.. Carrying out user research by speaking with members to understand what equipment would be beneficial for their business.. Curated and marketed “Creators Club”, a series of workshop events allowing individuals from all levels and backgrounds to create a variety of products in the makers space. This resulted in more people using the workshop and becoming members of the innovation hub.. Leading introductory workshop tours with a variety of stakeholders, showcasing the first-class machinery available in the workshop. Through these tours I contributed to converting business leads in to members and supporting them with their project and development ideas.. Regular routine maintenance of equipment in the workshop. . In my role as Workshop Technician, I have helped to create 15+ products for members in the innovation hub using laser cutters, 3D printers and CNC milling machines, showcasing the unique benefits of the makers space and realising ideas from prototypes to products for businesses.

• Community Lead

  • Feb 2020 - Jun 2020

  Plus X transforms places. We create work spaces in areas with unlocked potential, driving business innovation, community collaboration and positive social impact. Plus X creates a fertile environment that drives prosperity, through commercial hubs incorporating inspiring work space, access to growth services and a curated culture of collaboration. Our approach champions innovation, connection, collaboration and wellbeing combined with deep insights to best serve the needs of our local and individual Plus X communities.As Community Lead I am responsible for curating a new member ecosystem at Plus X Brighton. Committed to filling our space full of innovative and ambitious businesses, start ups, scale ups and freelancers, working alongside the Plus X team to ensure smooth running of the operations. The role also includes helping to foster collaboration and connection, membership management and being the first point of contact for all members.



Silvia K Ceramics

• United Kingdom
• Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing

• Ceramic Workshop Assistant

  • Aug 2018 - May 2022

  . Acted as right-hand woman for the Director of a vibrant commercial ceramic studio, producing and selling bespoke ceramic pieces. . Carried out daily administrative tasks. . Being involved in all aspects of the business and being part of the start to end process of producing ceramic pieces, I gained valuable experience of creating bespoke products. . Acted as right-hand woman for the Director of a vibrant commercial ceramic studio, producing and selling bespoke ceramic pieces. . Carried out daily administrative tasks. . Being involved in all aspects of the business and being part of the start to end process of producing ceramic pieces, I gained valuable experience of creating bespoke products.



FatFace

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Retail su

  • Jun 2018 - Feb 2020

  . Provided first-class customer service in a fast-paced environment. . Worked closely with the Store Manager in order to take on more responsibilities. . Utilised my creative skills in visual merchandising in order to showcase the products in a creative way, which resulted more footfall and increase in sales. . Entrusted to travel around the country to personalise customers leather goods with their initials. . Provided first-class customer service in a fast-paced environment. . Worked closely with the Store Manager in order to take on more responsibilities. . Utilised my creative skills in visual merchandising in order to showcase the products in a creative way, which resulted more footfall and increase in sales. . Entrusted to travel around the country to personalise customers leather goods with their initials.