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Curriculum Vitae


Work History

Jun11

KTP Research Associate - Renishaw & The University of the West of England

Investigating innovative rapid prototyping technologies within the creative industries. Identifying existing markets and technologies. Developing new print techniques within ALM manufacture.

 

Mar11 - May11

Gallery and Marketing Assistant - Spike Island Arts Space

Working with the Gallery Manager to install exhibits and carry out general maintenance. Assist the Marketing Manager with advertising, published material, Spikes online presence and maintain all databases.

 

Sep09 - Jun10

Junior Fellow - Visual Culture, The University of the West of England, Bristol

Assisted and organised the running of undergraduate, postgraduate and PHD modules throughout the academic year simultaneously. Maintained learning resources online and within the library. Investigated literature, imagery and moving image for lecturers. Acting as a point of contact to senior staff and outside enquiries whilst performing secretarial duties.

 

May09 - Sep09

Impact Exhibitions Coordinator - IMPACT 6, Centre for Fine Print Research, The University of the West of England

Point of contact for the university, corresponding with international exhibitors over 6 months. Coordinated the hanging of sixty-seven exhibitions in ten days for the Impact Conference. Managed a group of volunteers through the conference, executing delegate's requirements.

 


Education

2010

The University of the West of England, Bristol. Postgraduate Training Qualification 'Mini' ADP.

2008 - 2010

The University of the West of England, Bristol. MA Multi-Disciplinary Printmaking.

2005 - 2008

Southampton Solent University. BA (Hons) Photography.

2004 - 2005

Reading College of Art and Design. Foundation Diploma In Art and Design.


Experience

Oct10 - Nov10

Swansea Met University, Visiting Lecturer for Surface Print Design.

May10

Black Swan Art Gallery, Frome. Curator, Making: A Contemporary View of Print.

Sep09 - Sep10

Junior Fellow for Visual Culture at The University of the West of England.

May09 - Sep09

Impact Exhibitions Coordinator for IMPACT 6 Printmaking Conference. Centre for Fine Print Research, The University of the West of England.

Apr09

University of Twente, AKI, Enschede, The Netherlands. Visiting Instructor giving workshops in Etching and Chine Colle

Jun07 - Jul07

The British Red Cross, Winchester. Archrivals.

May06 - Jul06

Hybrid Media Lab Studios, London. Photographer.


Recent & Forthcoming Exhibitions

Nov10

Present Makers, Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Honiton.

Sep10

2nd Penang International Print Exhibition, Penang State Art Gallery, Malaysia.

Jul10

10th Annual Postcard Print Exchange, Gallery 181, IOWA State University, USA.

Jan10

International Postal Art Project, Bristol, UK.

Jan10

'For love, not money' A Global Mail Art Collaboation, Tallinn, Estonia.

Jan10

University of the Arts MFA Book Arts & Printmaking, Philadelphia, USA.

Dec09

24th Miniature Print Show, UWE. Blackwells Bookshop, Bristol.

Nov09

‘Secrets’ Print Exchange with The University Wisconsin, Madison, USA.

Sep09

Hidden Impact: Prints in the City. St Georges Bristol.

Sep09

Tiny Touring Print Show, Bristol.

Jul09

The Thy Bottle Top Project. The Book Arts Centre at The Limfjord Centre, Doverodd, Denmark.

Jul09

Summer Mini Print, Cube Microplex Cinema, Bristol.

Jul09

Taiwan Print Exchange. Tai Pai State University and University of the West of England, Bristol.


Awards

2010

Cliff Moss Award, University of the West of England, Bristol. Awarded to an individual whose work was distinguished by the quality of making skills.

2009

The Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers, London. Award of funding towards Masters course fees.

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