Next availability:
February 20, 2026
I am a friendly, patient and hardworking illustrator who loves turning ideas into vibrant artwork and design. I have been working as a professional illustrator now for over 5 years and have since helped authors self publish 3 children’s picture books.
I am always eager to learn, quick to adapt, and confident with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud and Procreate. I pride myself on clear communication with clients, meeting deadlines and collaborating with authors to bring children’s books to life through illustration and layout.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Market Stall Assistant at Market Stalls
January 1, 2022 - November 26, 2025Packaging products; Selling products; Getting a cash float; Engaging with customers; Handling money; Creating and setting up display; Displaying artwork; Using a card reader; Attracting customers to the stall; Handling larger quantities of stock
Illustrator at Self-employed (Children's Book Illustrations)
January 1, 2020 - November 26, 2025Communicating with authors; Negotiating a price; Arranging meetings to discuss the book; Receiving feedback and applying these to my work; Illustrating variety of images; Designing layout and look of book; Producing book covers; Designing text layout; Discussing publishing and printing details; Editing final versions of book; Setting my own deadlines; Self published multiple children's picture books; Great at working with others
Online Store Owner / Online Retailer at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - November 26, 2025Designing online brand; Handling online orders; Helping customers with any questions or issues; Packaging products; Posting products; Setting prices for products; Dispatching items within a limited time period; Designing online store on my website; Creating print-on-demand products; Creating promotional product images; Promoting products on social media
Intern at Plymouth University iMayflower Internship
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020Worked with a professional client; Developed core employability skills; Problem solving; Managed timesheets and finances; Thoroughly researched appropriate topics; Arranged virtual meetings with client; Applied feedback to work
Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2018 - November 26, 2025Communicating with customers; Negotiating a price; Passion for learning; Knowledge in running a business; Can work in a range of materials and art styles; Receiving feedback and making corrections; Packaging and presenting product; Great at working independently; Processing payment and arranging product exchange; Confident with using Microsoft and Adobe software; Ability to work with PC and Mac appliances
Illustration Fair Stall Volunteer at Illustration Fair Stalls
January 1, 2018 - November 26, 2025Setting up stalls and displaying work; Offering help and assistance for customers; Attracting customers to the stand; Working with sales and exchanging money; Networking with other illustrators at the fair
Market Stall Operator at Market Stalls
January 1, 2022 - PresentPackaging products, selling products, cash handling, engaging with customers, setting up displays, displaying artwork, stock management, using card reader, attracting customers to the stall.
Children’s Book Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - PresentSelf-published multiple children’s picture books; communicates with authors; negotiates pricing; arranges meetings; implements feedback; illustrates a variety of images; designs layout; produces book covers and text layout; discusses publishing and printing details; sets deadlines.
Online Store Owner / Online Seller at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - PresentDesigns online brand; handles orders; assists customers; packaging and shipping; pricing; dispatching items; designs online store; creates print-on-demand products; promotional imagery; social media promotion.
Mayflower Internship at Plymouth University (Mayflower Internship)
December 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Worked with a professional client; developed core employability skills; problem solving; managed timesheets and finances; researched topics; arranged virtual meetings with client; applied feedback to work.
Volunteer - Illustration Fair Stalls at Illustration Fair Stalls
January 1, 2018 - PresentSetting up stalls, displaying work, assisting customers, attracting visitors, handling sales and money, networking with other illustrators.
Children’s Book Illustrator at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2020 - PresentCommunicating with authors, negotiating prices, arranging meetings, receiving feedback and applying changes, illustrating a variety of images, designing layout and look of books, producing book covers, designing text layout, discussing publishing and printing details, editing final versions, setting deadlines, self-publishing multiple children’s picture books, and collaborating effectively with others.
Online Seller / Brand Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - PresentDesigning online brand, handling online orders, assisting customers, packaging, posting, setting prices, dispatching items, designing online store, creating print-on-demand products, designing promotional product images and promoting products on social media.
Internship at Plymouth University iMayflower Internship
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020Worked with a professional client, developed core employability skills, problem solving, managed timesheets and finances, thoroughly researched topics, arranged virtual meetings with client and applied feedback to work.
Volunteer Illustrator at Illustration Fair Stalls
January 1, 2018 - PresentSetting up stalls, displaying work, assisting customers, attracting attendees, working with sales and handling money, networking with other illustrators at fairs.
Education
BA (Hons) Illustration Degree at University of Plymouth
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020Foundation Diploma in Art, Design & Media at Tor Bridge High
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017Advanced Subsidiary Fine Art at Hele's School
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016Advanced Level Fine Art at Hele's School
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016GCSEs (Art and Design, Religious Studies, Business and Communication Systems, English Literature, Media Studies, English Language, Science, Mathematics, Statistics) at Hele's School
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014BA (Hons) Illustration at University of Plymouth
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media at Tor Bridge High
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017Advanced Subsidiary Fine Art at Hele's School
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015Advanced Level Fine Art at Hele's School
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016GCSEs at Hele's School
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014BA (Hons) Illustration at University of Plymouth
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media at Tor Bridge High
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017A-Levels: Fine Art (Advanced Subsidiary) and Fine Art at Hele's School
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016GCSEs: Art and Design; Religious Studies; Business and Communication Systems; English Literature; Media Studies; English Language; Science; Mathematics; Statistics at Hele's School
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014Qualifications
Ink Journal 2020 Winning submission
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Plymouth University: Creative CV Competition 2020 Second place
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020University of Plymouth Art Exhibition
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Rotary Young Artists Exhibition Highly Commended Award
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Industry Experience
Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Other, Media & Entertainment, Retail
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