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Newtownards, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

Followed save serving safety requirements, performed closing duties including cleaning, sanitising and replenishing, maintained full knowledge of bar and menu items and made, recommendations, Made engaging connections with guests to create loyalty, discussed menu items and dietary concerns, noted special requests and suggested starters or other additional items meet upsell goals, Maintained familiarity with latest trends in mixology, bar equipment and sanitation standards.

Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

this college client brief was aimed to Investigate the concept of ‘Place’ and respond with an immense body of drawing, visual, market and trend research with a final outcome producing fashion collections. Within this brief, I explored the current pandemic to create slogans for knitwear. My collection captured a moment in time and places in reaction to current social justice issues. I Found ways to develop ideas of protest, slogans and need to raise awareness of some young people’s current… Show more this college client brief was aimed to Investigate the concept of ‘Place’ and respond with an immense body of drawing, visual, market and trend research with a final outcome producing fashion collections. Within this brief, I explored the current pandemic to create slogans for knitwear. My collection captured a moment in time and places in reaction to current social justice issues. I Found ways to develop ideas of protest, slogans and need to raise awareness of some young people’s current ‘mood’ by involving members of the public through online participatory. My approach to research was innovative, inclusive and had the beginnings of socially motivated fine art textile outputs with a fashion leaning collection. My work demonstrated an engagement with intellectual issues, concepts and philosophies. My collection included hand and machine Fair isle knitted jumpers and vest tops. These were made with a wide variety of viscose yarns using a standard knit machine Show less

Bovey Tracey, England, United Kingdom

As part of this live brief, I was asked to repurpose old festival vinyl materials into a collection of decorations that would be usable items. I had to present concept ideas to be used at the Craft Festival in June 2020. I pitched my idea to the team which was a fringed archway for the entrance of the festival. I vat-dyed the vinyl and fabric foiled with silver to give texture hand embellished beads and sequins onto the vinyl fringing. This archway was an important part of the craft festival… Show more As part of this live brief, I was asked to repurpose old festival vinyl materials into a collection of decorations that would be usable items. I had to present concept ideas to be used at the Craft Festival in June 2020. I pitched my idea to the team which was a fringed archway for the entrance of the festival. I vat-dyed the vinyl and fabric foiled with silver to give texture hand embellished beads and sequins onto the vinyl fringing. This archway was an important part of the craft festival and provided a pleasant backdrop for photos. This proposal was pitched against thirty other contestants, Bovey Tracey selected and finalised my concept, but the craft festival was cancelled due to Covid-19 Show less

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Presented shop update suggestions and layouts to management.Created retail displays to highlight particular products and drive sales.Promoted seasonal products and trends to manage efficient movementof stock.Managed pleasing displays to showcase the company's aesthetic.Developed merchandising strategy for displays and stock.Sourced and selected wholesale flower distributors capable of meetinginventory needs and customer demand.Carried out day-day-day duties… Show more Presented shop update suggestions and layouts to management.Created retail displays to highlight particular products and drive sales.Promoted seasonal products and trends to manage efficient movementof stock.Managed pleasing displays to showcase the company's aesthetic.Developed merchandising strategy for displays and stock.Sourced and selected wholesale flower distributors capable of meetinginventory needs and customer demand.Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently. Wateringflowering, organising deliveries and display Show less

Ba (Hons), Textile Practices

Foundation Degree, Fine/Studio Arts, General, Merit

Level 3 Technical Diploma, Art And Design

Technical Diploma Nvq Level 2, Art And Design

Gcse