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I'm a connector of people with over 30 years experience of delivering people centric projects: I am always looking for interesting freelance projects.
I combine a passion for creative endeavour with empathic communication skills, and a proactive and entrepreneurial approach to my work.
I have a particular interest in diversity and inclusion within the contemporary Art and Craft Sector and seek projects that engage diverse audiences as participants through collaboration.
Co working specialist, Professional Development, Training/Event project management, Pilot/feasibility reports, Mentoring/guidance, and Teaching.
I am available for interesting Creative Industry freelance opportunities.
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Curriculum Vitae
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Recent Work Experience
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The Art of Housekeeping
2022 - present
Director of CIC
Spike Island Artspace. Bristol
2010 - 2019
Manager, Spike Design- Creative Incubator
Network for Creative Enterprise. Bristol
2018
Spike Design Creative Producer
Portfolio Innovation Centre, Northampton
2006-2010
Front of house/Creative Northants coordinator
Further employment history by request.
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Freelance projects
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Teabeat Studios. Bristol
2021-Present
Community coordinator
Blink Giant Media. Bristol
2015
Development Strategy (Festivals) Project Manager
City of Bath College
2014
Co author Feasibility Study-Rosewell Court Incubation Space.
University of Northampton
2005-2007
Visiting Lecturer HND/BA Interior Design
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References
Available on request
Directorships
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2021-Present
New Brewery Arts
Trustee Director
2019-2020
Association of Co working and Collaboration
Associate Board Member
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Coaching and Training
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2018-2019
Rising Arts Agency
Mentor
2015-2016
City of Bristol College
Creative Enterprise Coach
2014-2015
Young Enterprise
Enterprise Coach
2011-2015
West of England Design Forum (WEDF)
Committee Member (PDP/Training)
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Education
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Bath Spa University
2021 - 2022
MA Fine Art (Ceramics)
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Cardiff School of Art and Design
2019-2021
BA (hons) Ceramics
City of Bristol College
2018
PTTLS (Preparing to teach in lifelong learning sector)