Experience

Maddox Gallery

• United Kingdom
• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Jan 2023 - Present

  -Creation of gallery labels for exhibitions using Adobe InDesign, exhibition cataloging using VA system.-Daily opening and closing of maddox street gallery, travels to westbourne grove and shepherd market branch as and when required.-Consistent gallery maintenance and restocking.-Setting up private viewing room for meetings.-Front of house, welcoming visitors and clients, answering reception phone.-Assisting Chief of Staff and Chief of Operations as and when required.-Organising and couriering client and staff gifts and internal work events as and when required.-Liaison between gallery staff and logistics manager for all internal shipping and post-sales organisations.-Assisting with ad-hoc and exhibition events organisations for the gallery including evening events.-Interviewing and delegating tasks to summer interns. Show less

• • Dec 2022 - Jan 2023



Norman Rea Gallery

• United Kingdom
• Museums
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Jun 2021 - Mar 2022

  -Hosted talks with Tate Modern Director, Frances Morris and National Trust Cultural Curator, Matthew Constantine.-Ran the gallery by working closely with all members of the Committee to ensure that the exhibitions and events produced are of the highest quality.-Scheduling ahead of time on when the next exhibitions, events and talks will take place by liaising with artists, curators and educators.-Leading and creating presentations & press release for the public and members of the gallery to take part in projects.-Collaborating and building strong bonds with different local Yorkshire galleries and student societies.-Won three 2021 York University Student Union (YUSU) Awards: Best Arts & Culture Society, Most Effective Communication and The Equal Opportunities Award. Show less

• • Nov 2020 - Jun 2021

  -Work alongside the Director in the management of the gallery.-Work together with the Director to lead the committee and keep a level of professionalism in the gallery. This mainly involves overseeing administrative affairs and reporting it to the Director.-My responsibilities range from overseeing finances, to planning the expansion of the gallery. Because of this scope, the role demands a combination of artistic awareness, business acumen, interpersonal skills and practical abilities.-As the year progresses, I lead independent gallery projects to take pressure off of the Director. My role is a great opportunity to develop both my artistic and curatorial skills.-I assist in the curatorial dynamic for next year and thus prepare next year’s exhibition catalogue. Show less

• • Mar 2020 - Apr 2021

  As Head of Press and Publicity Officer I am responsible for Press and Publicity team, who in turn are responsible for making exhibitions and key information known to the public. Role include:-Ensuring press releases for each of the exhibitions are spread through social media and to university departments. -Make, design and format weekly newsletters, and keep our website up to date-With Covid-19 I am part of the NRG Web Team, we create new websites for each new project that interlinks/hyperlinks to our main website-Ensure that upcoming exhibitions are included in college newsletters, in the YUSU newsletter, in our own newsletter, on screens around campus and mailed to the departments that are forwarded on to students. -Ensure that our weekly blog is posted around our social media-Contacts with the local press and the university press office need to be maintained through this role and it is important that the P&P department updates the website, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, for the gallery, regularly. A demanding role that is crucial that I am proactive, thoughtful and up to date with my duties for the gallery. The role is extremely rewarding and has helped me develop several transferable skills such as PR, advertising, IT skills and web design. Show less

• • Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

  -Liaised with artists for upcoming exhibitions, carefully packaging and mailing artworks back safely to artists.-Assisted as front of house at opening nights



INVADES

• United Kingdom
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Campus Ambassador

  • Aug 2020 - Oct 2021

  Help promote the events, news and update posts on campus and on social media. Help promote the events, news and update posts on campus and on social media.



University of York

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications Intern

  • May 2021 - Aug 2021

  -Managed all aspects of CMS Terminal 4 websites, developing strategic content, updating landing pages and progressing new features. -Posted and promoted articles and newsletters on MailChimp, WordPress and Hootsuite social media platforms. -Managed clients correspondence, record tracking, event logistics by leading the photoshoot project for York Unlimited Website, including scheduling with the Vice Chancellor. -Managed all aspects of CMS Terminal 4 websites, developing strategic content, updating landing pages and progressing new features. -Posted and promoted articles and newsletters on MailChimp, WordPress and Hootsuite social media platforms. -Managed clients correspondence, record tracking, event logistics by leading the photoshoot project for York Unlimited Website, including scheduling with the Vice Chancellor.



Mediale

• United Kingdom
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Art Festival Assistant

  • Oct 2020 - Nov 2020

  I was a volunteer assistant at the York Mediale 2020. Helping support 1 out of the 4 exhibitions that was on throughout the months. The Good Neighbours project is a unique immersive walk with live actors throughout the experience. I was in charge of greeting the audience as front of house, stewarding and kept close contact with the project manager on the shared device. Surveyed the participants by asking how their experience was at the end of the walk and to voice any concerns. Helped market, document and advertise by working closely with a photographer to document the project of Good Neighbours. Show less



Aldar Academies, Al Yasmina Academy

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of News and Publicity

  • Sep 2018 - May 2019

  As Head of News and Publicity my role was: -To have a meeting every two weeks and speak to secondary leaders of strands, provide feedback and implement future improvements to track progress. -Be a positive role model for younger pupils and be willing to help out when needed and ensured that I was aware of the progress being made by my strand so that all the responsibilities and monthly targets are met on our action plans. -Willing to offer my free time after school for leadership events (strand specific events, PTCs, Open days, whole school events). -Work collaboratively with my strand’s members and delegate tasks fairly and appropriately. More in depth tasks: -Implement student blog or contribution to Facebook page to keep up to date with school matters on a weekly basis -To create and regularly update a noticeboard for student leadership that is located in the atrium. -Design newsletter/magazine that is produced every term. This needs to be ongoing with articles and constantly updated. -Create videos for assemblies if needed, for example any awareness videos or highlights from the school production. -Work with every student strand to gain information on awards, achievements or general information to help publicize and create awareness of what is happening within the school; a specific focus on sports council to help advertise match results, upcoming events and volunteering opportunities on the sports bulletin. -Work to manage the strand bulletin board to advertise future projects. -Compile a weekly video to be shown during the whole secondary morning announcements. Show less



New York University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Summer Student

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2018

  The NYU Abu Dhabi University Prep Program (UPP) is designed to demystify the often daunting college admissions process. I had followed the application instructions which involved a three part essay in order to be considered for this program. I learnt multiple skills/knowledge about: -the college search process -college admissions and application preparation -college entrance test awareness and readiness -essay and resume writing The NYU Abu Dhabi University Prep Program (UPP) is designed to demystify the often daunting college admissions process. I had followed the application instructions which involved a three part essay in order to be considered for this program. I learnt multiple skills/knowledge about: -the college search process -college admissions and application preparation -college entrance test awareness and readiness -essay and resume writing



World Challenge

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer

  • Sep 2017 - Jul 2018

  World Challenge three week expedition to Mongolia/China. During this journey our team of 12 students experienced horse riding, trekking and camping with the guide of locals in rural Outer Mongolia. During which we helped rebuild a children’s kindergarten and a traditional Mongolian ger for a family in need. I have made a video of our journey below to capture the experience and memories we made. Alongside this we have fundraised over 5000 AED throughout the year at multiple school events for the expedition to fund for a new Ger (traditional Mongolian house) for a family in need. Show less



Etihad Modern Art Gallery

• United Arab Emirates
• Arts & Crafts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Curatorial Intern

  • Jan 2018 - Jan 2018

  -Experienced the process of how a gallery operates and work through to open an exhibition, Enigma -Learnt the different key skills needed to be a successful gallery entrepreneur. -Contacted and successfully requested for a sponsorship for canapés -Experienced the process of how a gallery operates and work through to open an exhibition, Enigma -Learnt the different key skills needed to be a successful gallery entrepreneur. -Contacted and successfully requested for a sponsorship for canapés



The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• volunteer

  • Sep 2015 - Sep 2017

  Duke of Edinburgh Bronze- two days of trekking, learning survival skills such as navigating around the desert with a map and compass to designated pitstops and finally the campsite, camping and cooking outdoors. To complete the expedition, we must have completed and recorded 6 months of 3 voluntary categories: service, skills and physical recreation in preparation for the expedition. Duke of Edinburgh Silver - three days of trekking, learning survival skills such as navigating around the desert with a map and compass to designated pitstops and finally the campsite, camping, cooking outdoors, and rock climbing/decending. To complete the expedition, we must have completed and recorded 12 months of 3 voluntary categories: service, skills and physical recreation in preparation for the expedition. Show less



AL FORSAN INTERNATIONAL SPORTS RESORT

• United Arab Emirates
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Equestrian Instructor

  • Dec 2016 - Dec 2016

  -Shadowed an Al Forsan Equestrian coach -Coached the beginner/intermediate level riders by giving exemplary techniques -Helped out at the stables, learned how they managed class schedules behind the scenes -Shadowed an Al Forsan Equestrian coach -Coached the beginner/intermediate level riders by giving exemplary techniques -Helped out at the stables, learned how they managed class schedules behind the scenes