Assistant Architectural Visualiser

• Apr 2017 - Present

Modelling, editing and optimizing models, lighting, creating materials. Work consists of: modelling all aspects of complex architectural masterplans; editing and optimizing imported models to populate master-scheme landscapes and buildings with people, vegetation and furniture to create photo-realistic context for final images; Using Photoshop to refine and enhance the dailies; Contributing to meetings to help assist with facilitating the creative process and to help problem solve technical and design issues; Technical networking support. Show less

Landscape gardening and garden design

• Apr 2018 - Present

Set up own freelance business, working on projects of varying scale and budget, involved in entire creative process from initial development of landscaping concepts to designing outdoor spaces using 3DS max to providing all hands on work to project completion. 80% of new business generated from recommendations and word of mouth; 20% generated from local social media posts. Set up own freelance business, working on projects of varying scale and budget, involved in entire creative process from initial development of landscaping concepts to designing outdoor spaces using 3DS max to providing all hands on work to project completion. 80% of new business generated from recommendations and word of mouth; 20% generated from local social media posts.

Trainee Teacher

• Sep 2016 - Feb 2017

Schools Direct (Salaried) in conjunction with University of East London. Trained for 6 months to teach primary school children in years 2 and 6. Left due to desire to further develop skills in 3D Visualisation. Schools Direct (Salaried) in conjunction with University of East London. Trained for 6 months to teach primary school children in years 2 and 6. Left due to desire to further develop skills in 3D Visualisation.

Delivery Manager

• Feb 2016 - Sep 2016

Bar Supervisor

• Oct 2015 - Aug 2016

Part Time Managing and supervising bars at this high­ end London events company, including events at private parties, royal palaces, corporate events and London Olympics venues. With much experience in the events industry, I practice 'on the job' training, motivating junior staff and increasing their confidence and skills, as well as improving the efficiency and delivery of the event. I have worked for Absolute Taste part time since June 2012. Part Time Managing and supervising bars at this high­ end London events company, including events at private parties, royal palaces, corporate events and London Olympics venues. With much experience in the events industry, I practice 'on the job' training, motivating junior staff and increasing their confidence and skills, as well as improving the efficiency and delivery of the event. I have worked for Absolute Taste part time since June 2012.

General Manager

• Oct 2014 - Oct 2015

Responsible for managing all aspects of this high­ end start­-up restaurant including administration, personnel, staff training, accounts, front of house, rotas, stock management, marketing & social media, event planning, IT, booking management etc. This very challenging role demanded a high level of organisation, excellent communication and the development of staff to provide the best customer experience possible. I nurtured key relationships, establishing an excellent record for repeat custom. Responsible for managing all aspects of this high­ end start­-up restaurant including administration, personnel, staff training, accounts, front of house, rotas, stock management, marketing & social media, event planning, IT, booking management etc. This very challenging role demanded a high level of organisation, excellent communication and the development of staff to provide the best customer experience possible. I nurtured key relationships, establishing an excellent record for repeat custom.

Manager

• Aug 2012 - Aug 2014

Responsible for managing the gastro-­pub and B&B rooms to an exacting standard and establishing small ­business systems for a start-­up. I also lead on all front of house duties as well as marketing, accounts, recruitment and staff development. Developing on marketing and management experience I was able to help pull this failing pub back into the heart of the local community, turning it into an award-winning pub, with an emphasis on food, community and good service. Responsible for managing the gastro-­pub and B&B rooms to an exacting standard and establishing small ­business systems for a start-­up. I also lead on all front of house duties as well as marketing, accounts, recruitment and staff development. Developing on marketing and management experience I was able to help pull this failing pub back into the heart of the local community, turning it into an award-winning pub, with an emphasis on food, community and good service.

Acting General Manager

• Apr 2011 - Oct 2011

Creating and delivering a teaching curriculum in Hospitality and English for the staff to develop language and professional skills for all office and front of house staff. Additional roles included Activities Manager and Bar Manager before quickly being promoted to General Manager. Responsibilities covered all aspects of the day-to­day running of the hotel, administration, recruitment, marketing, and the site management of further building projects within the compound. Creating and delivering a teaching curriculum in Hospitality and English for the staff to develop language and professional skills for all office and front of house staff. Additional roles included Activities Manager and Bar Manager before quickly being promoted to General Manager. Responsibilities covered all aspects of the day-to­day running of the hotel, administration, recruitment, marketing, and the site management of further building projects within the compound.

Gallery Manager

• May 2010 - Feb 2011

Responsible for gallery presentation, sales, client liaison, stock management, furniture design, re-branding and web­-marketing, research, identification of antiques and developing sales catalogues. During this role I furthered design and experience organisational experience and gained insight into international design trends & practice. Responsible for gallery presentation, sales, client liaison, stock management, furniture design, re-branding and web­-marketing, research, identification of antiques and developing sales catalogues. During this role I furthered design and experience organisational experience and gained insight into international design trends & practice.

Landscape Design Assistant

• Feb 2010 - May 2010

I developed my practical and design skills during this physically demanding landscaping role and was able to pair my interest in botany with design.The job demanded a high level awareness of risk issues, and required the regular reassessment of practical methods as new issues emerged in the gardening practice.. I developed my practical and design skills during this physically demanding landscaping role and was able to pair my interest in botany with design.The job demanded a high level awareness of risk issues, and required the regular reassessment of practical methods as new issues emerged in the gardening practice..

Cataloguer, IT Manager, Art Technician

• Aug 2007 - Feb 2009

Responsible for administration, exhibition planning & presentation, catalogue design/production, personnel management, cataloguing, advert production, sales, stockroom management, image database editing, website maintenance and seasonal office relocation management. Building on my knowledge of Russian language, cultural sensitivities and Russian art history, I was able to help promote Russian art from a niche interest into the largest area of growth in the London and international art market. Responsible for administration, exhibition planning & presentation, catalogue design/production, personnel management, cataloguing, advert production, sales, stockroom management, image database editing, website maintenance and seasonal office relocation management. Building on my knowledge of Russian language, cultural sensitivities and Russian art history, I was able to help promote Russian art from a niche interest into the largest area of growth in the London and international art market.

Sales Negotiator

• Sep 2006 - Aug 2007

Responsible for marketing properties over a range of media on behalf of the vendor to the right buyer, negotiating and mediating sale between the two parties. Responsible for marketing properties over a range of media on behalf of the vendor to the right buyer, negotiating and mediating sale between the two parties.

Broadcast Journalist

• Dec 2005 - Jun 2006

Researching and writing national and international news and editing multimedia footage from a variety of sources in order to present clear and conci.se reporting and news items Researching and writing national and international news and editing multimedia footage from a variety of sources in order to present clear and conci.se reporting and news items

English Language Teacher

• Jun 2004 - Dec 2005

Teaching English to language students at all levels of proficiency and guiding English language trips to other cities. The syllabus combined traditional classroom learning with the use of educational software. As well as developing my key teaching skills, I also created the first comprehensive Business English course at the college and continued to lead and develop the course for a further three cohorts. Voted 'most inspirational teacher' in 2004 and 2005 by the school pupils and staff. Teaching English to language students at all levels of proficiency and guiding English language trips to other cities. The syllabus combined traditional classroom learning with the use of educational software. As well as developing my key teaching skills, I also created the first comprehensive Business English course at the college and continued to lead and develop the course for a further three cohorts. Voted 'most inspirational teacher' in 2004 and 2005 by the school pupils and staff.

Gallery Manager

• Feb 2002 - Jun 2003

As gallery manager, I was responsible for all aspects of day to day running, including exhibition planning, administration, sales, artist liaison, catalogue design & production, customer & artist relations, financial accounts, personnel management, consultancy, stock management and website maintenance. This role developed my organisational and management skills and required good knowledge of the contemporary art world, networking and excellent communication skills and a strong sales presence. As gallery manager, I was responsible for all aspects of day to day running, including exhibition planning, administration, sales, artist liaison, catalogue design & production, customer & artist relations, financial accounts, personnel management, consultancy, stock management and website maintenance. This role developed my organisational and management skills and required good knowledge of the contemporary art world, networking and excellent communication skills and a strong sales presence.