Experience

Newcastle College

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Art and Design Lecturer

  • Jan 2022 - Present

• School of Art & Design Work Experience Coach

  • Jan 2020 - Feb 2022



Studio Solace

• Founder & Director

  • Feb 2015 - Present

  With a deep passion for the arts and identifying a gap in the ceramics market for a fun and functional homewares brand, I launched EL-AICH Designs. Demonstrative of my ambition and determination, my brand is now stocked in far flung places including New York, Berlin, Tokyo and many establishments within the UK. EL-AICH has received considerable press in publications such as The Guardian, ELLE, The Sunday Times, The Independent, The Metro, Time Out, House Beautiful and Ideal Home amongst many others. In 2019 I rebranded under the name Studio Solace to focus on a conceptual, refined range. I also launched Studio Solace Sourced, a range of pre-loved homewares from the past, sustainably sourced and restored, ready to be rehomed.



THE COLUMBO GROUP LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Promotions Manager

  • Sep 2018 - Sep 2019



Salterbaxter

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Executive

  • Feb 2018 - Sep 2018



Creative Debuts

• United Kingdom
• Retail Art Supplies
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project and Events Manager

  • Mar 2017 - Oct 2017



Freelance

• Freelance Communications Consultant

  • Aug 2016 - Jan 2017



Protein

• United Kingdom
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consumer Insights Researcher

  • Mar 2016 - Aug 2016



It's All 2 Much

• Gallery Manager

  • Sep 2014 - Feb 2016

  As one of Bristol’s leading art galleries, it was a privilege to work for It’s All 2 Much – home to street art from internationally recognised artists, and a hub of creativity for the city’s talent. Always open to submissions from up-and-coming artists, I actively sought out new and emerging creators to promote what we considered to be worthy of attention. In my capacity as manager, I oversaw the running of the gallery, liaising with clients in a warm and informed manner, curated exhibitions, as well as organising and promoting events in-house and in the wider community.



Stokes Croft Festival of the Arts

• Event Curator

  • Jul 2014 - Sep 2014



Machas

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Manager

  • Nov 2013 - Aug 2014

  Working alongside both Managing Directors my position at Machas afforded me the opportunity to work directly with international artists and clients on global campaigns and projects. This enabled me to gain extensive experience working within marketing and advertising and also helped me develop thorough communication and negotiation skills.Other key skills I have gained include:- Social media management- Leading client meetings- Online content writing- Responding to client briefs- Project management- Account management- Negotiating quotes- Creative direction input- Market research analysis- InDesign & Photoshop - Online and offline advertising and marketing techniques



Underscore

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Junior Brand Strategist

  • Jul 2013 - Nov 2013

  My position at Underscore involved dealing with the briefs of global brands and clients, conducting market research analysis, brand positioning recommendations, creating brand tone of voice and developing campaign and brand ideas.Other key skills I gained include:- Marketing and brand research- Proposition writing- Creating a brand story- Rebranding and Redevelopment- Online and offline advertising- Brand Guidelines- Client meetings- Narrative Writing- An understanding of market trends