EMPLOYMENT
May 2026 - ongoing
AUTO CAD TUTOR: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
skills represented...
September 2025 - ongoing
UNIVERSITY ARTS TOWER HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER
skills represented...
2020 - 2023
FRAMING ASSISTANT: ADAMS PORTRAITS LTD
Creativity & Practical Skills: Prepared high-quality wooden frames by sanding, staining, and oiling to finish; used a range of complex tools to construct frames with precision and care; demonstrated patience, craftsmanship, and a strong eye for detail in a creative setting.
Stock & Organisation: Monitored stock levels of an artist workshop, maintaining an organised, clean workspace to support smooth daily operations; ensured tools were stored safely and efficiently.
EDUCATION
September 2023 - ongoing
3rd YEAR MLA STUDENT: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Leadership & Teamwork: Collaborated effectively in multidisciplinary student teams, exercising active listening and adaptability to contribute and discuss feedback; delegated tasks and collated research to develop innovative and cohesive design ideas.
Presentation & Communication: Delivered clear, confident, and compelling presentations of design proposals to public audiences, academic panels, and peers at various stages of product development; effectively articulated my conceptual ideas and responded in real time to feedback.
Advanced Computer Literacy: Proficient in a wide-range of industry software, including AutoCAD, Sketch-up, GIS, Excel, InDesign, and Photoshop. Applied skills through self-directed learning and applied to complex design projects.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Led in-depth site visits and conducted public research to inform projects redesigning public spaces; strategically integrated environmental considerations and user needs to produce practical, innovative designs.
September 2021 - July 2023
HARINGTON SCHOOL, OAKHAM
A LEVEL's: History A, Geography B, Biology B.
September 2016 - July 2021
CATMOSE COLLEGE, OAKHAM
GCSE's: Art 9, Maths 8, History 8, English Literature 7, Chemistry 7, Physics 7, Geography 7, English Language 6, Biology 6.
Winner: Catmose College exceptional progress award: This was awarded for the most exceptional progress, across all subjects, during the covid pandemic.
VOLUNTARY WORK
September 2024 - ongoing
SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER: LANDMARK SOCIETY, UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
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July 2025
LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT: SHEFFIELD & ROTHERHAM WILDLIFE TRUST
Contributed to the ecological maintenance of Centenary Riverside in Rotherham by working collaboratively in small teams to remove invasive plant species, helping to preserve native biodiversity in a public-facing environment.
September 2025 - ongoing
VOLUNTEER GARDENER: BOTANIC GARDENS, SHEFFIELD
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2021 - 2023
FRONT OF HOUSE ASSISTANT, RUTLAND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
I began volunteering at the Wildlife Sanctuary during my Duke of Edinburgh silver award. Initially this involved helping to look after the birds of prey, from feeding, cleaning, maintenance of the avaries and health checks on the birds. The role expanded to become more public facing by working front of house and hosting visitor 'Hawk Walks'.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Since January 2024
FULL UK DRIVING LICENSE
July 2026
RHS BADMINTON FLOWER SHOW: POCKET PLANTING EXHIBITOR
DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARDS: BRONZE, SILVER & GOLD
Demonstrated leadership by volunteering to lead in map reading and navigation, applying critical thinking to ensure the team remained on the correct route; effectively supported and motivated others throughout a physically and emotionally demanding expedition.
July 2023
GILDING SUMMER SCHOOL: THE CREATIVE DIMENSION TRUST, LONDON
Learning gold leaf techniques, including water gilding.
July 2022
ARCHITECTURE RESIDENTIAL SUMMER SCHOOL: NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
Learning about creative thinking with an emphasis on sustainability and techniques used by architects and architecture students.
July 2021
WINNER: ARTS FOR RUTLAND
Annual Youth Art Competition.
November 2019
VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISER: BEAT SCAD CHARITY
Working on advertising through graphic design and merchandising to raise awareness and boost fundraising.
June 2018
AARDMAN ANIMATION WORKSHOP
Learning clay model making and stop-motion animation skills with Aardman animator, Andy Symanowski.