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In my free time, I find inspiration through travel, capture memories with photography, and immerse myself in nature — often while walking my dog.
My love for art, craft, and design underpins everything I do, from exploring new techniques to creating innovative tactile projects that feed my imagination and passion.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Art & Design Content Creator at Kapow Primary
January 1, 2021 - November 20, 2025Lead in the creation of art and design lesson plans, online teaching materials, and video content for primary educators. Writing, editing, and publishing resources tailored to curriculum objectives and user feedback, collaborating closely with design and marketing teams. Developing briefs for external contributors, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and production timelines. Overseeing rights and licensing for digital content, maintaining compliance and accurate attributions.
Owner & Designer-Maker at Continual
January 1, 2013 - November 20, 2025Continual product and brand development leveraging textile design skills and trend research to create appealing on-trend products that resonate with a growing audience. Building an online presence with digital products, including self-paced courses and video tutorials, enabling crafts to learn creative techniques anytime, anywhere. Implementing strategies for social media planning and content creation to grow and nurture an enthusiastic, engaged audience. Providing expert guidance to aspir ing creatives.
Classroom Teacher at Church Crookham Junior School
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021Developed engaging lessons aligned with the National Curriculum, especially in foundational subjects. Mentored trainee teachers, guiding them through curriculum planning, lesson delivery, and assessment processes.
Visual Merchandiser at Debenhams
December 31, 2004 - December 31, 2004Proficient with Microsoft Word and Google Workspace; visual merchandising and signage; CRM systems; supported store presentation and product display to drive sales.
Studio Manager at Wallace Sewell
December 31, 2002 - December 31, 2002Coordinated studio operations supporting design production and workflow.
Art & Design Content Creator at Independent / Self-employed
January 1, 2021 - November 20, 2025Lead the creation of art and design lesson plans, online teaching materials, and video content for primary educators; write, edit, and publish resources aligned to curriculum objectives; collaborate with design and marketing teams; develop briefs for external contributors; manage rights and licensing for digital content; ensure brand guidelines and production timelines.
Owner & Designer-Maker at Independent / Self-employed
January 1, 2013 - November 20, 2025Continual product and brand development leveraging textile design skills and trend research to create appealing, on-trend products; build online presence with digital products including self-paced courses and video tutorials; enable craft to learn creative techniques; strategic social media planning and content creation to grow and nurture a creative audience; mentor and guide others; provide expert advice on product development, marketing and operational best practices.
Education
BA (Hons) in Textiles / Fashion at Winchester School of Art
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025Foundation Diploma in Art & Design at Basingstoke Technical College
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 20253 A-Levels & 1 AS Level at Farnborough Sixth Form College
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025GCSEs (A-C) including English (B) and Maths (C) at Calthorpe Park School, Fleet
November 1, 1991 - July 1, 1994Qualifications
PGCE (Primary) with Distinction
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025Theo Paphitis' Small Business Sunday Award
January 1, 2021 - November 20, 2025BA (Hons) in Textiles
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025PGCE
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025BA (Hons) in Textiles
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025PGCE
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025Industry Experience
Education, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Other
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
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