Summary
I am a self-motivated and innovative professional seeking employment where my expertise and skills will bring considerable value. I have substantial knowledge and experience within the art world. Recently receiving a Masters degree in Visual Art Practices I have a high standard of work ethics, research and knowledge of contemporary art. Through my previous experiences I am proficient in organizational skills, communication and computer skills.
At present I am working from home as a visual artist.
Specialities
- Administration,
- Assistant Management,
- Education,
- Presentation Skills,
- Public Speaking
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere
- Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint
- Dreamweaver
- Stop Animation
- Video and Sound editing
- Mac and PC proficiency
- Full Clean Drivers License
Spoken Languages
- English - fluent,
- French – lower intermediate
Education
Masters of Arts entitled “MAVIS” (Ma in Visual Arts Practices), Art Making Pathway with The Institute of Art, Design &Technology, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.
Subjects include: Research Methods in Practice, Visual Culture Studies, Curation Studies, Contemporary Art Practices and Contemporary Art History.
Passed (2010)
BA.Hons Art and Society with The Waterford Institute of Technology, College Road, Waterford.
Subjects include: Installation Art, Video, Sound, Photography, Painting, Drawing, Performance Art, Web Development, Art History, Arts and Heritage Management.
Passed with First Class Honours. (2006)
NCVA Art & Craft subjects included: Drawing, Painting, Stained Glass, Batik, Communications, Computer Skills and Desktop Publishing with Duiske College, Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny. (2002)
Experience
Invigilator- Lismore Castle Arts, Lismore Castle, Co. Waterford
(April 2011- Present)
Volunteer Work- The Butler Gallery, Kilkenny castle, Co. Kilkenny
(April 2011- Present)
Project Worker- The Moving On Programme, St. Catherine’s Community Centre, St. Joseph’s Rd, Carlow
(September 2008- May 2009)
The Moving on programme’s mission is to provide quality services responsive to the needs of young mothers, based on equality, diversity, justice and inclusion, with a view to empowering young mothers and enriching their lives and those of their children.
Key Responsibilities:
- Delivering Fetac Level 4 in Communications, Personal Effectiveness and Art
- Providing support to students with learning difficulties
- Key Worker for the student’s providing advise and support in relation to personal/academic issues
- Assisting the co-ordinator with day to day administration of the programme
- Organising and hosting Open Days, liasing with other organisations in order to advertise the course and secure funding
- Was awarded a certificate in S.O.U.L Record training, (Soft Outcomes Universal Learning). A practical framework for measuring the progress of informal learning
- Responsible for the observation of attendance in relation to payments from FAS to the students
Art Tutor- Duiske College, Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny
(Jan ‘08- May ’08)
Key Responsibilities:
- Delivered Fetac Level 5 to PLC students in Stained Glass and Batik
- Ensuring that all students met/exceeded the levels outlined in the S.L.O’s of each module
- Teaching 5th year students to design and paint a mural on the gable end of the school
- Conforming to health and safety regulations
- Assisting the art teacher with classroom activities such as leaving and junior cert projects
Assistant manager/Sales Assistant- Principles, Goods, High Street, Kilkenny
(March ’07- January ’08)
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting the manager with day to day activities
- Visual Merchandising
- Administration and handling cash
- Allocating tasks for other members of staff
- Deliveries and stock control
- Managing shop during manager’s holidays
Assistant Manager- The Art and Hobby Shop, The Market Cross, High Street, Kilkenny ( August ’06- March ’07)
Key Responsibilities:
- Ordering Stock
- Visual Merchandising
- Administration, Handling Cash, Lodgements
- Deliveries
- Managing the Shop during manager’s holidays
- Assisting the manager with day to day activities
Groups & Associations
- • Member of the Cork Film Centre • Member of Artlinks Kilkenny • Member of WOOLOO.org opportunities for artists in Europe