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I am a BA (Hons) Sustainable Product Design graduate with a strong creative background across visual storytelling, branding, layout, photography and customer-facing environments. Through my design projects, portfolio work and a Florence photography residency, I have developed a refined eye for composition, colour, styling and visual communication, with a particular interest in fashion, accessories and creating content that feels polished, aspirational and emotionally engaging. Though my background is not in a dedicated Social Media Manager role, I have built a highly transferable skill set that aligns closely with digital content creation and brand storytelling. I am confident using Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft PowerPoint and other presentation tools to create professional visual content, marketing materials and cohesive brand-led presentations. My university work has strengthened my ability to research trends, understand audiences, develop creative concepts and communicate ideas clearly across different visual formats. I am highly organized, proactive and detail-oriented, with experience managing deadlines, planning projects, presenting work professionally and adapting creative ideas based on feedback. My experience in retail and hospitality has strengthened my understanding of customer behaviour, brand experience and fast-paced communication, while my engineering experience has developed my accuracy, consistency and ability to follow detailed processes. I would bring a thoughtful, feminine and visually considered approach to content creation, with the motivation to grow a brand’s digital presence through engaging storytelling, trend-led ideas and a consistent visual identity.…I am a BA (Hons) Sustainable Product Design graduate with a strong creative background across visual storytelling, branding, layout, photography and customer-facing environments. Through my design projects, portfolio work and a Florence photography residency, I have developed a refined eye for composition, colour, styling and visual communication, with a particular interest in fashion, accessories and creating content that feels polished, aspirational and emotionally engaging. Though my background is not in a dedicated Social Media Manager role, I have built a highly transferable skill set that aligns closely with digital content creation and brand storytelling. I am confident using Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft PowerPoint and other presentation tools to create professional visual content, marketing materials and cohesive brand-led presentations. My university work has strengthened my ability to research trends, understand audiences, develop creative concepts and communicate ideas clearly across different visual formats. I am highly organized, proactive and detail-oriented, with experience managing deadlines, planning projects, presenting work professionally and adapting creative ideas based on feedback. My experience in retail and hospitality has strengthened my understanding of customer behaviour, brand experience and fast-paced communication, while my engineering experience has developed my accuracy, consistency and ability to follow detailed processes. I would bring a thoughtful, feminine and visually considered approach to content creation, with the motivation to grow a brand’s digital presence through engaging storytelling, trend-led ideas and a consistent visual identity.

Maria Hartwell-Graña

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I am a BA (Hons) Sustainable Product Design graduate with a strong creative background across visual storytelling, branding, layout, photography and customer-facing environments. Through my design projects, portfolio work and a Florence photography residency, I have developed a refined eye for composition, colour, styling and visual communication, with a particular interest in fashion, accessories and creating content that feels polished, aspirational and emotionally engaging. Though my background is not in a dedicated Social Media Manager role, I have built a highly transferable skill set that aligns closely with digital content creation and brand storytelling. I am confident using Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft PowerPoint and other presentation tools to create professional visual content, marketing materials and cohesive brand-led presentations. My university work has strengthened my ability to research trends, understand audiences, develop creative concepts and communicate ideas clearly across different visual formats. I am highly organized, proactive and detail-oriented, with experience managing deadlines, planning projects, presenting work professionally and adapting creative ideas based on feedback. My experience in retail and hospitality has strengthened my understanding of customer behaviour, brand experience and fast-paced communication, while my engineering experience has developed my accuracy, consistency and ability to follow detailed processes. I would bring a thoughtful, feminine and visually considered approach to content creation, with the motivation to grow a brand’s digital presence through engaging storytelling, trend-led ideas and a consistent visual identity.…I am a BA (Hons) Sustainable Product Design graduate with a strong creative background across visual storytelling, branding, layout, photography and customer-facing environments. Through my design projects, portfolio work and a Florence photography residency, I have developed a refined eye for composition, colour, styling and visual communication, with a particular interest in fashion, accessories and creating content that feels polished, aspirational and emotionally engaging. Though my background is not in a dedicated Social Media Manager role, I have built a highly transferable skill set that aligns closely with digital content creation and brand storytelling. I am confident using Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft PowerPoint and other presentation tools to create professional visual content, marketing materials and cohesive brand-led presentations. My university work has strengthened my ability to research trends, understand audiences, develop creative concepts and communicate ideas clearly across different visual formats. I am highly organized, proactive and detail-oriented, with experience managing deadlines, planning projects, presenting work professionally and adapting creative ideas based on feedback. My experience in retail and hospitality has strengthened my understanding of customer behaviour, brand experience and fast-paced communication, while my engineering experience has developed my accuracy, consistency and ability to follow detailed processes. I would bring a thoughtful, feminine and visually considered approach to content creation, with the motivation to grow a brand’s digital presence through engaging storytelling, trend-led ideas and a consistent visual identity.

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I am a BA (Hons) Sustainable Product Design graduate with a strong creative background across visual storytelling, branding, layout, photography and customer-facing environments. Through my design projects, portfolio work and a Florence photography residency, I have developed a refined eye for composition, colour, styling and visual communication, with a particular interest in fashion, accessories and creating content that feels polished, aspirational and emotionally engaging.

Though my background is not in a dedicated Social Media Manager role, I have built a highly transferable skill set that aligns closely with digital content creation and brand storytelling. I am confident using Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft PowerPoint and other presentation tools to create professional visual content, marketing materials and cohesive brand-led presentations. My university work has strengthened my ability to research trends, understand audiences, develop creative concepts and communicate ideas clearly across different visual formats. I am highly organized, proactive and detail-oriented, with experience managing deadlines, planning projects, presenting work professionally and adapting creative ideas based on feedback. My experience in retail and hospitality has strengthened my understanding of customer behaviour, brand experience and fast-paced communication, while my engineering experience has developed my accuracy, consistency and ability to follow detailed processes. I would bring a thoughtful, feminine and visually considered approach to content creation, with the motivation to grow a brand’s digital presence through engaging storytelling, trend-led ideas and a consistent visual identity.

Skills

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Expert

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Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Sustainability Consultant at BioRad Medisys

February 1, 2026 - Present

Designing a more sustainable draping solution for a robotic arm; collaborating independently with designers and manufacturers to develop and evaluate design concepts that meet technical, operational, and sustainability requirements; managing project timelines and stakeholder communication to ensure progress is maintained and key milestones are achieved; conducting life cycle assessments (LCA) of BOM components to identify opportunities for improving product sustainability and reducing environmental impact.

Assembler at Renishaw, Woodchester

October 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026

Accurately assembled precision-engineered components within a controlled clean-room environment; exceeded daily production targets whilst maintaining high-quality standards; developed skills in using a range of hand tools, machinery, and measurement equipment, supporting high-accuracy production; collaborated efficiently within a team to meet daily production; recorded production data and reported issues promptly to support continuous improvement.

Assembler at Renishaw

October 1, 2025 - Present

Accurately assembled precision-engineered components within a controlled clean-room environment. Consistently exceeded daily production targets while maintaining high-quality standards, adhering to necessary quality checks to ensure all parts met strict engineering and safety standards. Developed skills in using a range of hand tools, machinery, and measurement equipment to support high-accuracy production. Collaborated efficiently within a team to meet daily production goals. Recorded production data and reported issues promptly to support continuous improvement.

Bartender & Waitress at The Shed, Falmouth

June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024

Alternated between roles to help the floor in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment; maintained quality standards with positivity and a strong work ethic to ensure positive customer experiences.

Bartender & Waitress at The Shed

June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024

Adapted to a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, alternating between roles to help the floor as a team. Maintained quality standards with positivity and a strong work ethic to ensure positive customer experiences.

Sales Associate at Bolt, Falmouth

November 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024

Delivered excellent customer service, building rapport and ensuring repeated business; developed skills in sales transactions and exchanges with keen accuracy, whilst maintaining trust and efficiency; ownership of the shop floor, overseeing merchandising and visual displays independently.

Sales Associate at Bolt

November 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024

Delivered excellent customer service, building rapport and ensuring repeated business. Developed skills in sales transactions and exchanges with keen accuracy, whilst maintaining trust and efficiency. Took ownership of the shop floor, overseeing merchandising and visual displays independently.

Online Project Designer at Renishaw (Online)

April 1, 2021 - Present

Designed a product for an industry brief to present it to industry professionals; developed skills in project & time management, research methods, conceptualisation, ideation and prototyping, experiencing my first steps into using CAD applications; presenting the project developed my skills and professionalism.

Work Experience at Renishaw, online

April 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021

Designed a product in response to an industry brief and then presented it to industry professionals. During this role, I developed key skills in project & time management, research methods, conceptualisation, ideation and prototyping, as well as beginning my first steps into using CAD applications. Additionally, the presentation sector of this experience developed my skills in professionalism and presentation skills.

Administrative to Design Development at Rolls-Royce, Staverton

February 1, 2020 - Present

Transitioned effectively between roles, from administrative positions to developing components for the aircraft using design applications; gained insight into the engineering world by applying technical briefs to design outcomes; collaborated with engineers and designers, developing skills and adaptability.

Work Experience at Rolls-Royce, Staverton

February 1, 2020 - February 1, 2020

This experience was my first insight into the aerospace engineering world, in which I had a keen interest in developing an understanding of - This experience enabled me to transition between roles within the sector, from administrative positions to utilising design applications to develop components of the aircraft. This role gave me insight into the engineering world by applying technical briefs to design outcomes and collaborating with engineers and designers, and developed my skills in adaptability.

Barista & Waitress at Fairview Garden Tearoom, Gloucestershire

April 1, 2019 - April 1, 2022

Provided friendly and professional customer service, consistently adhering to quality control; supported smooth operations, including closing duties; attention to detail in preparing and presenting food and drinks to a high standard.

Barista & Waitress at Fairview Garden Tearoom

April 1, 2019 - April 1, 2022

Provided friendly and professional customer service, consistently adhering to quality control. Supported smooth operations, including closing duties. Paid close attention to detail in preparing and presenting food and drinks to a high standard.