After completing a Diploma in Garment Technology at The Fashion Retail Academy, my passion for art, photography, and fashion inspired me to pursue a Fine Art degree at The University of Hertfordshire. This academic journey has allowed me to develop a strong foundation in art, photography, fashion, film, video editing and design. With a diverse range of experiences across the creative industry, I am eager to further enhance my skills and expertise. My academic background, paired with my professional experience, has made me a confident and reliable team player, known for being imaginative with a positive work ethic. My versatile skill set has equipped me with valuable transferable abilities for the creative sector. I currently work full-time at a ladies' golf company assisting in creative and technical roles, whilst also dedicating time to creating and selling my own abstract art pieces.

Amy Biggerstaff

After completing a Diploma in Garment Technology at The Fashion Retail Academy, my passion for art, photography, and fashion inspired me to pursue a Fine Art degree at The University of Hertfordshire. This academic journey has allowed me to develop a strong foundation in art, photography, fashion, film, video editing and design. With a diverse range of experiences across the creative industry, I am eager to further enhance my skills and expertise. My academic background, paired with my professional experience, has made me a confident and reliable team player, known for being imaginative with a positive work ethic. My versatile skill set has equipped me with valuable transferable abilities for the creative sector. I currently work full-time at a ladies' golf company assisting in creative and technical roles, whilst also dedicating time to creating and selling my own abstract art pieces.

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After completing a Diploma in Garment Technology at The Fashion Retail Academy, my passion for art, photography, and fashion inspired me to pursue a Fine Art degree at The University of Hertfordshire. This academic journey has allowed me to develop a strong foundation in art, photography, fashion, film, video editing and design.

With a diverse range of experiences across the creative industry, I am eager to further enhance my skills and expertise. My academic background, paired with my professional experience, has made me a confident and reliable team player, known for being imaginative with a positive work ethic. My versatile skill set has equipped me with valuable transferable abilities for the creative sector. I currently work full-time at a ladies’ golf company assisting in creative and technical roles, whilst also dedicating time to creating and selling my own abstract art pieces.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Operations Support and Creative Assistant / Video Editor at Surprize shop Golf2Golf
January 1, 2024 - Present
Head of video content creating, involving weekly videoing on different sets such as photo shoots and filming at golf clubs. Editing videos for websites and social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and advertising. Responsible for everyday customer service, including handling emails, calls, inquiries, customer returns, and refunds ensuring prompt, professional responses and reaching deadlines. Design creator for clothing and accessories using Procreate and Adobe Photoshop, translating creative visions into detailed designs aligned with brand aesthetics. Acted as face of the retail shop, styling customers and creating a warm, friendly environment for an enjoyable shopping experience, resulting in loyal customers. Attended pop-up events at golf clubs and fashion shows, coordinating logistics and setups while engaging with customers providing information about products and services. Head of social media, creating engaging creative content tailored to trends and audience pre
Menswear Clothing Shop Assistant / Manager at Gaffer Menswear
January 1, 2024 - August 26, 2025
Sales assistant and manager responsibilities included assisting customers by answering questions and providing recommendations with excellent customer service skills. Managed the second store independently, including opening and closing duties and decision making. Created social media content for TikTok and Instagram to promote the store and gain new customers daily. Assisted in buying trips in London and researched upcoming fashion trends.
Art Tutor
January 1, 2024 - August 26, 2025
Planned lessons that are exciting and engaging. Utilised strong knowledge of various artistic techniques and mediums including painting, drawing, photography, and digital art.
Art Teacher (Work Experience) at The Hemel Hempstead School
April 30, 2022 - August 26, 2025
One week work experience helping teach years 7-13. Assisted with lesson setup and teaching. Participated in staff meetings.
Garment Technologist (Work Experience) at Chi Chi London
March 31, 2019 - August 26, 2025
Three weeks work experience organised by The Fashion Retail Academy. Worked on fashion photo shoots, website photography, set designing, and photo editing. Communicated with factories in China. Participated in garment fit sessions.
Fashion and Home Studio Assistant at John Lewis
April 30, 2018 - August 26, 2025
Assisted in fashion photo shoots, editing photos for website, home set designing for photography, and preparing/steaming clothes for website photos in their Wembley studios.
Rainbows Girl Guider
September 1, 2018 - August 26, 2025
Supporting volunteer assisting activities for children ages 4-6 to learn new skills, gain confidence, and try new things. Required patience, care, and sociability.
Catering and Event Staff at Saracens: Leon Catering
January 1, 2023 - August 26, 2025
Provided exceptional guest service at events, attended to individuals in box and dining areas during rugby games. Worked closely with event staff to delegate roles and complete tasks on time. Set up events in line with food hygiene and safety standards. Worked extended shifts and overtime when needed.
Head of Video Content at Golf2Golf
January 1, 2024 - Present
Leading video content creation, filming at golf clubs, editing videos for websites, TikTok, Instagram, and advertising; coordinating with teams and customers to deliver creative content.
Sales Assistant / Manager at Gaffer Menswear
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Assisting customers, answering questions, providing recommendations; opening/closing second store; managing operations; creating social media content on TikTok and Instagram to attract new customers.
Event Staff at Leon Catering – Saracens
January 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Provided exceptional guest service at events including rugby games; coordinated with events staff; ensured food hygiene and safety; managed setup and overtime.
Art Tutor
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Planning lessons that are exciting and engaging; strong knowledge of various artistic techniques and mediums (painting, drawing, photography, digital art).
Art Teacher at The Hemel Hempstead School
April 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
One week work experience helping teach years 7-13; helped set up lessons then assisted with teaching; participated in staff meetings.
Garment Technologist at Chi Chi London
April 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Working on fashion photo shoots, website photography, set designing, photo editing; communicating via email with factories in China; participated in garment fit sessions.
Studio Assistant at John Lewis Fashion and Home
April 1, 2018 - Present
Assisted in fashion photo shoots, editing photos for their website, home set designing for photography, preparing/steaming clothes for website photos in their studios based in Wembley.
Volunteer / Guider at Rainbows Girl Guides
September 1, 2018 - September 30, 2025
A supporting volunteer helping activities for ages 4-6; building confidence and learning new skills.
Head of Social Media at Golf2Golf
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Creating engaging creative content tailored to trends and audience preferences; managing social platforms.
Volunteer - Rainbows Guide at Rainbows
September 1, 2018 - September 30, 2025
Supportive volunteer helping activities for ages 4-6 to learn new skills, gain confidence and try new things; required patience, care and sociability.
Photography Assistant at John Lewis fashion and home studios
April 1, 2018 - September 30, 2025
Assisted in fashion photo shoots, edited photos for website, helped with home set design and prepared/steamed clothes for shoots.
Work Experience at Chi Chi London
April 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Three weeks work experience focused on fashion photo shoots, website photography, set design and photo editing; liaised with factories in China; participated in garment fit sessions.
Art Teacher (Work Experience) at The Hemel Hempstead School
April 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
One week work experience assisting teaching across years 7-13; helped set up lessons and participated in staff meetings.
Barista/Waitress/Baker at The Cake Shack
January 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Customer service oriented role; managed multiple tasks including baking, taking orders, food prep, and coffee making under pressure.
Art Tutor at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Plan engaging art lessons; strong knowledge of painting, drawing, photography and digital art; delivered sessions to various ages.
Menswear Shop Assistant at Gaffer Menswear
January 1, 2023 - Present
Customer service, social media and content creation for TikTok/Instagram; assisted in buying trips in London.
Nursery Assistant at Toad Hall Nursery
December 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Cared for children aged 0-4; planned and led age-appropriate activities; developed time management and nurturing skills.
Operations Support at Golf2Golf
January 1, 2024 - Present
Design assistance, customer service, modelling, shop/warehouse/office support; attended pop-up events; contributed to sales targets.
Head of Customer Service at Golf2Golf
January 1, 2024 - Present
Currently heads customer service operations including handling emails, calls and inquiries; ensures prompt and professional responses; manages customer returns and refunds; maintains timely, professional communication and upholds deadlines.
Sales Assistant / Manager at Gaffer Menswear
January 31, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Assisted customers, answered questions, provided recommendations, and helped manage stock; opened and closed the shop; contributed to sales and customer service; created dresses and badges.
Catering and Event Staff at Saracens (Leon Catering)
January 31, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Provided exceptional guest service at events, including greeting guests, assisting with event tasks, coordinating seating and activities at Saracens rugby events.
Garment Technologist at Chi Chi London
April 21, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Three weeks work experience; worked on fashion photo shoots, website photography, set designing, photo editing; communicated with factories in China; participated in garment fit sessions.
Studio Assistant / Fashion & Home Studio Assistant at John Lewis Fashion and Home Studio
April 30, 2018 - September 30, 2025
Assisted in fashion photo shoots, edited photos for website, home set designing for photography, prepared/steamed clothes for website photos; Wembley studio.
Art Tutor
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Planning lessons that are exciting and engaging; strong knowledge of various artistic techniques and mediums: painting, drawing, photography, digital art, etc.
Art Teacher at The Hemel Hempstead School
April 8, 2022 - September 30, 2025
One week work experience helping teach years 7-13; helped set up lessons then assisted with teaching; participated in staff meetings.
Rainbows Girl Guide at Rainbows Girl Guides
September 1, 2018 - September 30, 2025
A supporting volunteer helping assist activities for ages 4-6 where they learn new skills, gain confidence and try new things.
Rainbow's Girl Guider at Girlguiding - Rainbows
September 1, 2018 - October 22, 2025
Supporting volunteer role assisting activities for ages 4-6; learning new skills, gaining confidence, and developing sociable, patient and caring interactions.
Assistant in fashion photo shoots at John Lewis Fashion and Home Studios
April 1, 2018 - October 22, 2025
Assisted in fashion photo shoots, edited photos for website, home set designing for photography, and prepared/ steamed clothes for website photos.
Work experience - fashion photo shoots / set designing at Chi Chi London
April 1, 2019 - Present
Three weeks work experience; worked on fashion photo shoots, website photography, set designing, photo editing; communicated with factories in China; participated in garment fit sessions.
Art Teacher at The Hemel Hempstead School
April 1, 2022 - October 22, 2025
One week work experience helping teach years 7-13; helped set up lessons; assisted with teaching; participated in staff meetings.
Barista/Waitress/Baker at The Cake Shack
January 1, 2023 - October 22, 2025
Communicated effectively with customers, built loyalty and a welcoming atmosphere; managed multiple tasks including baking, taking orders, preparing food, and making coffees under pressure.
Art Tutor
January 1, 2024 - October 22, 2025
Planning lessons that are exciting and engaging; strong knowledge of painting, drawing, photography and digital art.
Shop Assistant at Gaffer Menswear
January 1, 2023 - Present
Social media and content creator for TikTok and Instagram; customer service; assisting in buying trips in London.
Nursery Assistant at Toad Hall Nursery
December 1, 2024 - October 22, 2025
Looking after children ages 0-4; patient and empathetic; planning engaging activities; time management.
Operations Support at Golf2Golf
January 1, 2024 - Present
Assisting in designs, customer service, modelling; handling questions and complaints; attending pop-up events at golf clubs and meeting sales targets.

Education

Fine Art Degree at The University Of Hertfordshire
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Level 4 Diploma in Garment Technology at The Fashion Retail Academy
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Fashion and Sustainability course: Understanding Luxury Fashion in a Changing World at Future Learn / UAL
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Three A Levels: Art C, Sociology B, Photography C at The Hemel Hempstead School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
9 GCSEs (A* - C) at The Hemel Hempstead School
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art at The University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Level 4 Diploma in Garment Technology at The Fashion Retail Academy
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Fashion and Sustainability: Understanding Luxury Fashion in a Changing World at Future Learn / UAL
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
A Levels at The Hemel Hempstead School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
GCSEs at The Hemel Hempstead School
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016
GCSE at The Hemel Hempstead School
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016
A Levels at The Hemel Hempstead School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Level 4 Diploma in Garment Technology at The Fashion Retail Academy
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Fashion and Sustainability: Understanding Luxury Fashion in a Changing World (course) at Future Learn / UAL
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Fine Art BA (Hons) at The University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Level 3 Award Canine Care, Behaviour and Welfare at Canine Principles
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Fine Art Graduate at The University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
GCSEs at The Hemel Hempstead School
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016
A Levels (Three A Levels) at The Hemel Hempstead School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Diploma in Garment Technology (Level 4) at Fashion Retail Academy
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art at University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
GCSE at The Hemel Hempstead School
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016
A Levels at The Hemel Hempstead School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Level 4 Diploma in Garment Technology at The Fashion Retail Academy
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Fashion and Sustainability: Understanding Luxury Fashion in a Changing World course at Future Learn/ UAL
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
BA (Hons) Fine Art at The University Of Hertfordshire
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Level 3 Award Canine Care, Behaviour and Welfare at Canine Principles
January 1, 2024 - October 22, 2025

Qualifications

WSA Painting Prize 2023
September 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
Truman Brewery Art Exhibition
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Young Photographers Award
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
WSA Painting Prize 2023
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Level 3 Award Canine Care, Behaviour and Welfare
January 1, 2024 - October 22, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Other, Manufacturing, Software & Internet
    paper Golf clothing advert

    For this project I went out with the models and took video content on the golf course, I then used those videos to edit using adobe putting all videos together to make an advert, of which was very successful.
    Here is a short version of it posted to their TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdvuajyC/