I'm Ayesha Olteanu, a budding visual artist and designer currently studying Art History at the University of Groningen. I blend illustration, fashion design, and textile arts with hands-on garment making, and I enjoy exploring how environments influence experience. I'm a naturally curious person who loves learning across disciplines—travel, food, language, and design all inspire my work. I’m passionate about visual culture and hope to bring color, texture, and storytelling into future projects.

Ayesha Olteanu

I'm Ayesha Olteanu, a budding visual artist and designer currently studying Art History at the University of Groningen. I blend illustration, fashion design, and textile arts with hands-on garment making, and I enjoy exploring how environments influence experience. I'm a naturally curious person who loves learning across disciplines—travel, food, language, and design all inspire my work. I’m passionate about visual culture and hope to bring color, texture, and storytelling into future projects.

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I’m Ayesha Olteanu, a budding visual artist and designer currently studying Art History at the University of Groningen. I blend illustration, fashion design, and textile arts with hands-on garment making, and I enjoy exploring how environments influence experience.

I’m a naturally curious person who loves learning across disciplines—travel, food, language, and design all inspire my work. I’m passionate about visual culture and hope to bring color, texture, and storytelling into future projects.

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Language

English
Fluent
Irish
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Dutch
Beginner

Work Experience

Sales Advisor at H&M (Hennes & Mauritz)
April 1, 2024 - Present
Handled customer queries on stock, styling, and returns; processed till transactions and end-of-day cash-up; recruited new loyalty program members; replenished stock and contributed to visual merchandising; maintained a neat shop floor.
Barista/Waitress at Stable Diet Café
October 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Delivered quality coffee and food service; built positive relationships with customers and staff; gained experience across front-of-house and back-of-house tasks including barista duties, kitchen work, and cleaning.
Waitress at The Red Elephant
September 1, 2021 - April 1, 2023
Delivered helpful, high-quality service in a fast-paced environment; performed serving, bartending, food preparation, and cleaning; engaged with customers from diverse backgrounds to ensure a positive experience.
Cleaner at UME G TATTOOS
September 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022
Maintained a sanitary workspace, cleaned and disinfected surfaces; organized documents and performed shredding; secured premises and set the alarm at end of shift.
Sales Advisor at Hennes & Mauritz (H&M)
April 1, 2024 - Present
Assisted customers with stock queries, returns, and sizing. Managed tills and daily cash reconciliation. Recruited customers to the loyalty programme. Replenished and organized stock from the stock room. Supported visual merchandising updates and maintained floor presentation.
Barista & Waitress at Stable Diet Cafe
October 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Prepared coffee and food in a high-volume cafe environment. Managed multiple orders simultaneously during peak hours. Worked across cafe service, floor service, and kitchen support. Maintained speed and accuracy while ensuring consistent quality.

Education

BA Art History at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
September 1, 2023 - January 10, 2026
Leaving Certificate at MEÁNSCOIL GHARMAN
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Art History at University of Groningen
January 1, 2023 - February 10, 2026
Leaving Certificate at Meánscoil Gharman, Wexford, Ireland
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 10, 2026
Microsoft Excel (Certified)
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other