I’m Amy Coyne, a driven and upcoming creative currently based in Newcastle upon Tyne. I’m an intersectional maker working across film and model-making, and I’m flexible enough to thrive in any creative medium. I’m hard-working, well organised, and comfortable juggling multiple tasks while staying calm and reliable. Alongside my Fine Art MA, I’ve built real-world experience in customer-facing roles at NanDo’s and Burger King, where I learned to work confidently as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. My practice is rooted in visual storytelling and the arts—through sculping, drawing, collage, photography, and film—plus I’ve shown my work through university exhibitions and degree shows.…

Amy Coyne

I’m Amy Coyne, a driven and upcoming creative currently based in Newcastle upon Tyne. I’m an intersectional maker working across film and model-making, and I’m flexible enough to thrive in any creative medium. I’m hard-working, well organised, and comfortable juggling multiple tasks while staying calm and reliable. Alongside my Fine Art MA, I’ve built real-world experience in customer-facing roles at NanDo’s and Burger King, where I learned to work confidently as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. My practice is rooted in visual storytelling and the arts—through sculping, drawing, collage, photography, and film—plus I’ve shown my work through university exhibitions and degree shows.…

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I’m Amy Coyne, a driven and upcoming creative currently based in Newcastle upon Tyne. I’m an intersectional maker working across film and model-making, and I’m flexible enough to thrive in any creative medium. I’m hard-working, well organised, and comfortable juggling multiple tasks while staying calm and reliable.

Alongside my Fine Art MA, I’ve built real-world experience in customer-facing roles at NanDo’s and Burger King, where I learned to work confidently as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. My practice is rooted in visual storytelling and the arts—through sculping, drawing, collage, photography, and film—plus I’ve shown my work through university exhibitions and degree shows.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Front of House / Customer Service (multi-role) at Nando's, Newcastle
August 1, 2021 - Present
Worked closely with Nando’s over multiple years, developing strong customer service skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team under pressure. Initially front-of-house and later tried different in-store roles, strengthening reliability, communication, and multi-tasking in a busy environment.
Front of House (various roles) at Nando’s, Newcastle
August 1, 2021 - Present
Worked closely with customers over multiple years, building strong service skills. Supported the team under pressure and tried different roles across shifts. Maintained punctuality, organisation, and professional communication with customers and colleagues.
Front of House at Burger King, Newcastle
July 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Gained food-industry experience in a fast-paced environment. Developed the ability to learn quickly, work efficiently under pressure, and deliver consistent customer service while supporting team operations.

Education

MA Fine Art at Newcastle University, Newcastle
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2026
BA Art and Design at University of Leeds, Leeds
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025
MA Fine Art at Newcastle University
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2026
BA Art and Design at University of Leeds
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025
A Levels at Cramlington Learning Village, Cramlington
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021

Qualifications

BCS Level 2 ECDL Certificate in IT Application Skills (QCF)
September 1, 2017 - September 23, 2026
Introduction to Korean 1+2 (Hanyang University)
September 1, 2019 - September 23, 2026
An Introduction to Japanese Subcultures (Keio University)
January 1, 2020 - September 23, 2026
Innovation: The Fashion Industry (University of Leeds)
January 1, 2025 - September 23, 2026
An Beginner’s Guide to Film Genres (Film Distributors’ Association)
January 1, 2025 - September 23, 2026
Discovering Korean Music: The Spectrum of Sound (Hanyang University)
January 1, 2025 - September 23, 2026
Introducing the Psychology of Our Relationships With Fictional Villains (Open University)
January 1, 2025 - September 23, 2026
Metal Work Shop Induction (Valid for 60 months)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2030
EC D L Certificate in IT Application Skills (QCF)
January 1, 2017 - September 23, 2026
Introduction to Korean 1+2 (Hanyang University)
January 1, 2019 - September 23, 2026
An Introduction to Japanese Subcultures (Keio University)
January 1, 2020 - September 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Other