I'm Emily Wardale, a friendly and upbeat professional with a passion for helping customers. I bring experience in hospitality, retail and on-the-floor support, and I thrive in busy, high-pressure environments by staying organized, positive and solution-focused. As a freelance illustrator and graphic designer, I've completed window adverts and art displays for brands and institutions, and I enjoy turning ideas into engaging visuals. I'm eager to apply my creativity and strong work ethic to new opportunities, learning quickly and adapting to varied roles.

Emily Wardale

I'm Emily Wardale, a friendly and upbeat professional with a passion for helping customers. I bring experience in hospitality, retail and on-the-floor support, and I thrive in busy, high-pressure environments by staying organized, positive and solution-focused. As a freelance illustrator and graphic designer, I've completed window adverts and art displays for brands and institutions, and I enjoy turning ideas into engaging visuals. I'm eager to apply my creativity and strong work ethic to new opportunities, learning quickly and adapting to varied roles.

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I’m Emily Wardale, a friendly and upbeat professional with a passion for helping customers. I bring experience in hospitality, retail and on-the-floor support, and I thrive in busy, high-pressure environments by staying organized, positive and solution-focused.
As a freelance illustrator and graphic designer, I’ve completed window adverts and art displays for brands and institutions, and I enjoy turning ideas into engaging visuals. I’m eager to apply my creativity and strong work ethic to new opportunities, learning quickly and adapting to varied roles.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Restaurant Host at Las Iguanas
August 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Organised restaurant seating and table plans, providing excellent customer support in a fast-paced setting. I handled phone calls and bookings, adapted to various roles as needed, and consistently served and interacted with guests. I managed time effectively and supported fellow team members to keep service smooth.
Retail Assistant at Sainsbury's
March 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Delivered welcoming, practical customer service in a busy retail environment. Restocked shelves to improve product visibility and educated customers on similar products to support informed purchases. Performed well under pressure and contributed to a friendly store atmosphere.
Café Assistant at The BIG Sheep
July 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Handled till operations and cash management; learned barista skills and served a range of coffees. Engaged with younger customers, maintained safety checks on play equipment, monitored stock during busy periods, and assisted with hot and running food for the kitchen.
Café Assistant at Dunelm Pausa
June 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Prepared and cooked food in a busy Pausa café. Managed coffee service and served customers promptly. Maintained hygiene and food safety standards and ensured stock quality.

Education

GCSE at Easthampstead Park Community School, Bracknell
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
BTEC Level 3 in Graphic Design at Farnborough College of Technology
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
Honours degree in Illustration at Buckinghamshire New University
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026

Qualifications

GCSE
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
BTEC Level 3 in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
BA (Hons) in Illustration
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality
    Catapult Games Mobile Game logo
    I was brought into a startup company to design a bespoke logo for their Christmas-themed mobile phone game. I worked alongside 3d designers and a small creative team, where I was tasked with branding through my illustration. I hand-illustrated a logo that required extra attention to readability at a small scale. illustrator logo graphicdesigner branding
    Blakewell Services Ltd Window Graphic Design

    A representative at Blakewell Services Ltd, Barnstaple, approached me looking for a set of three lawnmower graphic designs for the brands Kress, Hasquavana, and Stiga. Each brand had its own requirements for its mower, which would need to align with the branding of Blakewell Services itself. Using a range of processes, I was able to follow the brief effectively, leading to the adverts being printed on the windows at the Barnstaple location.