Project Manager
Resume:
Nikki Ashton
Tel: 075******** Email: acg96t@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE
A professional visual and artistic individual with creative skills and
experience in design concepts. Able to implement designs and plans set by a
brief, incorporating a range of techniques and styles. Ability to teach Art
and Craft techniques to adults and children. Enhanced CRB available.
Immediately available.
KEY SKILLS
1. Extensive experience in Restoration working with old pieces of
Furniture
2. Experience working with different Paint mediums and application
techniques
3. Able to visualize ideas and concepts quickly, and to apply them
4. Manage and over-see a project from the beginning to the end
5. Manage and support project team staff
6. Able to work to a brief
7. Keen eye for detail and perfection
8. Create drawings and sketches
9. Teach Arts and Crafts to adults and children with learning
disabilities
WORK HISTORY
2010 - 2013 Nine Lives Furniture - Furniture Restorer/Creative Artist
Tour
10. Teach on a daily basis students with learning disabilities basic
procedures and techniques in Furniture Restoration, with
developing skills in different paint applications, design and
artwork
11. Submit individual learning plans
12. Submit regular formal and informal and ongoing assessments
13. Submit final portfolio of work
14. Liaise with outside agencies
15. Keep all records updated
16. To maintain a safe and secure working environment at all times
17. To update resources as and when necessary
Key achievements: Improved peoples life skills, which developed their new
found confidence. Worked on developing their positive thoughts through
creativity and art.
2009 - 2010 National History Museum - Display Painter Technician
18. Checked galleries on a daily basis for any damage on walls, doors,
panels and display boards
19. Carried out any paint work or artwork on Individual Cases and Displays
20. To be able to restore damaged walls and woodwork
21. Undertook any work from the Joinery Department i.e. working on
different projects, with different paint finishes and artwork
22. To order all stock from various suppliers, and catalogue invoices
appropriately
23. Chased up orders
24. Made sure studio clean and tidy at all times
Key achievements: Evaluated and prioritise work schedules within strict
time scales. Delivered work to a high finish and standard using my detailed
knowledge of all maintenance procedures.
2006 - 2009 UrbanOutfitters - Creative Furniture Display Manager
25. I managed a team daily, and was directly involved in the process
and application of the visual concepts and designs of projects
26. Administered my skills onto different displays and furniture pieces
27. Implemented different stages and processes of projects, to succeed in
meeting tight deadlines
28. Resourced different key pieces of furniture from different circa
29. Ordered large amounts of new furniture from different suppliers
30. Handled shipping in and out from Europe
31. Liaised with Head Office and Display Team from various stores and
locations
32. Handling of Petty cash and receipts (within budget)
33. Attending meetings and discussions, as and when required
Key achievements: Delivered all projects within the job specifications.
Strategies implemented at various key stages to enable smooth operation and
delivery.
June - Dec 2005 Bracklyn House - Creative/Craft Artist
34. Teaching and advising on skills of painting, drawing, model
making, also painting applications and techniques on different
small projects
35. Carried out restoration work in the Chapel
36. Carried out small art project in main corridor building
Key achievements: Helped build on people's confidence through creativity,
bringing out an awareness of their new skills
2000 - 2005 Creative Furniture - Artist/Freelance Work
37. Working on commissions and my own pieces for retail purposes
Key achievements: Delivered exact requirements and vision of customer
requests within a set time period
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Home Study Diploma Course (ongoing) - Interior Design Institute
PTLLS - West Hertfordshire College
Diploma in Art and Design Paint application and Technique - Strode
Technical College, Somerset
A Level Art, 6 GCSEs including Maths and English - Mexborough Grammar
School, Yorkshire
INTERESTS
Interests in Architecture and designs around the world, with a passion for
the Art Deco era. Enjoy creative skills including crafts, knitting and
sewing soft furnishings. I like to keep myself fit and healthy, and enjoy
the outdoor life and plenty of fun and laughs
References available on request
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