I’m a multidisciplinary freelancer with over 18 years of experience across education, corporate, publication, food and beverage, events, music, and the arts. I combine creative vision with practical execution, from designing brochures and brand campaigns to coordinating multi-stakeholder projects and hands-on production support. As a visual thinker and fast learner, I thrive in dynamic, cross-functional teams and stay grounded in deadlines and detail. I’m resourceful, reliable, and motivated by getting things done well, delivering strong communication, organisation, and collaborative energy in every project. I’m passionate about shaping engaging visuals and experiences, whether I’m planning a workshop, updating a content calendar, or supporting behind the scenes. My strengths include design, education, project coordination, and stakeholder liaison, all underpinned by a proactive, personable approach to teamwork and delivery.

Tammie Ann Barnes

I’m a multidisciplinary freelancer with over 18 years of experience across education, corporate, publication, food and beverage, events, music, and the arts. I combine creative vision with practical execution, from designing brochures and brand campaigns to coordinating multi-stakeholder projects and hands-on production support. As a visual thinker and fast learner, I thrive in dynamic, cross-functional teams and stay grounded in deadlines and detail. I’m resourceful, reliable, and motivated by getting things done well, delivering strong communication, organisation, and collaborative energy in every project. I’m passionate about shaping engaging visuals and experiences, whether I’m planning a workshop, updating a content calendar, or supporting behind the scenes. My strengths include design, education, project coordination, and stakeholder liaison, all underpinned by a proactive, personable approach to teamwork and delivery.

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I’m a multidisciplinary freelancer with over 18 years of experience across education, corporate, publication, food and beverage, events, music, and the arts. I combine creative vision with practical execution, from designing brochures and brand campaigns to coordinating multi-stakeholder projects and hands-on production support. As a visual thinker and fast learner, I thrive in dynamic, cross-functional teams and stay grounded in deadlines and detail. I’m resourceful, reliable, and motivated by getting things done well, delivering strong communication, organisation, and collaborative energy in every project.

I’m passionate about shaping engaging visuals and experiences, whether I’m planning a workshop, updating a content calendar, or supporting behind the scenes. My strengths include design, education, project coordination, and stakeholder liaison, all underpinned by a proactive, personable approach to teamwork and delivery.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

One-to-One Mentor
September 30, 2025 - October 25, 2025
Providing tailored mentorship and academic coaching to SEN students, focusing on confidence-building, study strategies, and subject-specific guidance to enhance performance and personal growth.
Editorial Artist / Photo-editor / Creative Direction at Accha Fashion & Travel, London
March 1, 2023 - Present
Plan and illustrate travel book layouts, considering arrangement, text size, style, and related aesthetics; obtain final approval by preparing layouts and ensuring print readiness.
Team Leader and Creative Specialist at National Autistic Society, Kent
September 30, 2024 - October 25, 2025
Plan and facilitate weekly creative art and sensory activities for autistic adults; coordinate, support, and manage an internal team of support workers.
Educator, Activities & Excursions Leader at UK Language Courses (UKLC)
August 31, 2023 - October 25, 2025
Two-month summer program teaching art and drama to Italian students, while touring major attractions in London and the North of England.
Facilitator at Studio Upstairs, Seasons Art & Private Teaching
February 28, 2023 - October 25, 2025
Assisting novice adult artists and artists with mental health in developing their collections.
Project Manager at Creative Inspired Workshops, London
September 30, 2022 - October 25, 2025
Created and oversaw five creative art and well-being workshops for bankers; designed corporate identity, website, social media development, artist training, and all administrative activities.
Commissioned Artist & Designer at Château Gâteaux, Johannesburg, South Africa
April 30, 2022 - October 25, 2025
Delivered 12 public art commissions for coffee shops, and designed coffee machine prints and customised cake templates for online/digital retailers.
Educator and Artist in Residence at Amphitheatre Lodge, South Africa
December 31, 2021 - October 25, 2025
Murals and renovations around the resort; educator for two teenage boys with learning disabilities during Covid, with broader responsibilities in events and guest assistance.
Head of Visual Arts at Sacred Heart Convent School, Bangkok, Thailand
November 30, 2020 - October 25, 2025
Curriculum design, teaching and assessment for Year 1-12; program development and fostering an inclusive classroom that encourages creative expression.
Year 4 Educator at Sarasas School, Bangkok
May 31, 2018 - October 25, 2025
Teaching all academic subjects to a class of 32 pupils; responsible for annual theatre productions and prop design for events.
TESOL Educator at Media Kids, Nong Khai, Thailand
October 31, 2016 - October 25, 2025
Teaching English to Thai primary school students in rural Thailand.
Fine Dining Server (working holiday) at Sailfish Point Country Club, Florida, USA
June 30, 2016 - October 25, 2025
Full-time server supporting set-up costs for travel; developed guest service and teamwork skills.
Marketing Assistant & In-house Graphic Designer at Northlands Girls' High School, South Africa
December 31, 2016 - October 25, 2025
In-house design and photography, social media management, event planning, branding, newsletters, website, brochures, and campaigns.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Angular Publication, South Africa
January 1, 2012 - October 25, 2025
Photo editing, magazine layout design and proofreading.
Junior Graphic Designer at Marrot & Sanders Advertising Firm, South Africa
December 31, 2010 - October 25, 2025
Creative direction and advertising campaigns for TV commercials and corporate branding.
Co-founder & Designer at Harmony Music Foundation (NPO), Cape Town, South Africa
December 31, 2014 - October 25, 2025
Pro bono initiative providing music education to youth in disadvantaged communities.
Event Organiser and Graphic Designer at Spogweni Music Festival, Durban, South Africa
December 31, 2012 - October 25, 2025
Artist liaison, logo design and branding; organizer and judge for Battle of the Bands.
One-to-One Mentor at High Impact Coaching
January 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Providing tailored mentorship and academic coaching to SEN students, focusing on confidence-building, study strategies, and subject-specific guidance to enhance performance and personal growth.
Editorial Artist / Photo-editor / Creative Direction at Accha Fashion & Travel
March 1, 2023 - Present
Plan and illustrate travel book layouts, considering arrangement, text size, style, and related aesthetics; obtain final approval and prepare final layouts for review, ensuring print-ready setup.
Art Specialist - Team Leader at National Autistic Society
October 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024
Plan and facilitate weekly creative sensory activities for autistic adults; manage an internal team of support workers; develop curriculum and curatorial work for exhibitions and commissions; track project production and expenses.
Art & Drama Educator, Activities & Excursions Leader at UK Language Courses (UKLC)
July 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Two-month summer program teaching Italian students art and drama, while touring London and the North of England's tourist attractions.
Art Facilitator at Studio Upstairs / Seasons Art & Private Teaching
October 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
Assisting novice adult artists and artists with mental health in developing their collections.
Project Manager at Creative Inspired Workshops
July 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Created and oversaw five creative art and well-being workshops for bankers in central London; designed corporate identity, website and social media development, artist training, and all other administrative activities related to the project.
Commissioned Artist & Designer at Château Gâteaux
August 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
12 public art commissions for coffee shops in Johannesburg; designed coffee machine prints and customised cake templates for online/digital retailers.
Artist in Residence, Educator, and Lodge Assistant at Amphitheatre Lodge
February 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Murals and renovations around the resort; educator for two teenage boys with learning disabilities; assisted with events, cash ups, guest assistance, and ad hoc responsibilities.
Remote Graphic Designer at St Teresa School
June 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Design of the annual school book; remote graphic design work.
Remote Graphic Designer at Galway Music School
June 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Logo designs and event branding; remote work.
Head of Visual Arts at Sacred Heart Convent School
May 1, 2018 - November 1, 2020
Curriculum design, teaching and assessment for Year 1-12; program development; fostering an inclusive classroom and facilitating critiques.
Year 4 Educator at Sarasas School
November 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018
Teaching all academic subjects; responsible for two annual theatre productions; prop designer for sports events.
TESOL Educator at Media Kids
July 1, 2016 - October 1, 2016
Teaching English to Thai Primary School students in rural Thailand.
Fine Dining Server at Sailfish Point Country Club
March 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016
Full-time server for four months to support set-up costs in Asia.
Marketing Assistant & In-house Graphic Designer at Northlands Girls' High School
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2016
In-house design and photography, social media management, event planning, advertising and trade negotiations; branding campaigns and publications.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Angular Publication
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Photo editing, magazine layout design and proofreading.
Junior Graphic Designer at Marrot & Sanders Advertising Firm
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Creative direction and advertising campaigns for TV commercials, corporate branding.
Musician / Vocalist at Various bands (Beat Marquee, Danti Daxi, Mean Louise)
January 1, 2007 - December 1, 2015
Session vocalist and live performer in South Africa over an eight-year period.
Co-founder & Designer at Harmony Music Foundation
January 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Music education for youth in disadvantaged communities (pro bono).
Event Organiser & Graphic Designer at Spogweni Music Festival / Spog Battle of the Bands
January 1, 2012 - December 1, 2012
Artist liaison, logo design and branding; organizer and judge for Battle of the Bands.
Concept Designer at Volt
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Volt Energy Drink TV Commercial (Soccer World Cup) concept design.
Vocalist at Beat Marquee / Danti Daxi / Mean Louise
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
Vocalist and live performer for various bands in South Africa.
Commissioned Artist & Designer at Ch Château Gâteaux
August 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022
12 public art commissions for coffee shops based in Johannesburg, and the design of coffee machine prints and customised cake templates for online/digital retailers.
Fine Dining Server (Working Holiday) at Sailfish Point Country Club
March 1, 2016 - June 30, 2016
Full-time server at a country club for four months to support setup costs in Asia.
Junior Graphic Designer at Marrot & Sanders Advertising
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Creative direction and advertising campaigns for TV commercials and corporate branding.
Musician / Vocalist at Various Bands
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2015
Session vocalist and live performer in South Africa.
Event Organiser & Graphic Designer at Spogweni Music Festival
January 1, 2012 - Present
Artist liaison, logo design and branding; organiser and judge for Battle of the Bands.
Concept Designer at Volt Energy Drink TV Commercial
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Concept design for a Soccer World Cup TVC.

Education

National Diploma at Durban University of Technology
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
National Diploma in Graphic Design at Durban University of Technology
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Bachelor's Degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (in progress) at Siam Technology College, Bangkok, Thailand
January 1, 2018 - October 25, 2025
National Diploma in Graphic Design at Durban University of Technology
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Bachelor's Degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language at Siam Technology College
January 1, 2018 - December 29, 2025
Master TEFL Certification (270 Hours) at Global Language Training
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
National Diploma in Graphic Design at Durban University of Technology
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language at Siam Technology College
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
270 Hours Master TEFL at Global Language Training
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
150 Hours Master TEFL certified
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
TEFL / 120 Hours
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Autism Awareness Training
January 11, 2030 - June 9, 2025
Mental Health First Aid
January 11, 2030 - June 9, 2025
Safeguarding and Child Protection
January 11, 2030 - June 9, 2025
SEN/D Support Strategies
January 11, 2030 - June 9, 2025
Curriculum Design and Development
January 11, 2030 - June 9, 2025
Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency
January 11, 2030 - June 9, 2025
Event Planning and Workshop Facilitation
January 11, 2030 - June 9, 2025
Leadership and Team Management
January 11, 2030 - June 9, 2025
TEFL Certification - 150 Hours Master TEFL
January 1, 2018 - October 25, 2025
TEFL Certification - 120 Hours
January 1, 2020 - October 25, 2025
Diploma in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025
Autism Awareness Training
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Mental Health First Aid
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Safeguarding and Child Protection
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
SEN/D Support Strategies
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Curriculum Design and Development
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Event Planning and Workshop Facilitation
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Leadership and Team Management
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Autism Awareness Training
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Mental Health First Aid
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Safeguarding and Child Protection
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
SEN/D Support Strategies
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Curriculum Design and Development
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Event Planning and Workshop Facilitation
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Leadership and Team Management
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Government, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other