I am a hardworking and adaptable creative with a passion for collaboration and client-focused work. My experience spans from fast-paced professional kitchens, artist studios, and running my own cottage industry making bespoke character cakes, where I honed skills in communication, problem-solving, and working to client briefs. Alongside graduating with First-Class Honours in Fine Art and Writing from the University of the West of England, I have worked with artist collectives in and beyond Bristol to organise exhibitions, and curated pop-ups in London assisting emerging artists, demonstrating both initiative and a strong commitment to teamwork. I also work as a commission-based illustrator, sharing my practice with a growing online audience, which has given me valuable insight into promotion, audience engagement, and creative entrepreneurship.

Harriet Edmondson

I am a hardworking and adaptable creative with a passion for collaboration and client-focused work. My experience spans from fast-paced professional kitchens, artist studios, and running my own cottage industry making bespoke character cakes, where I honed skills in communication, problem-solving, and working to client briefs. Alongside graduating with First-Class Honours in Fine Art and Writing from the University of the West of England, I have worked with artist collectives in and beyond Bristol to organise exhibitions, and curated pop-ups in London assisting emerging artists, demonstrating both initiative and a strong commitment to teamwork. I also work as a commission-based illustrator, sharing my practice with a growing online audience, which has given me valuable insight into promotion, audience engagement, and creative entrepreneurship.

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I am a hardworking and adaptable creative with a passion for collaboration and client-focused work. My experience spans from fast-paced professional kitchens, artist studios, and running my own cottage industry making bespoke character cakes, where I honed skills in communication, problem-solving, and working to client briefs. Alongside graduating with First-Class Honours in Fine Art and Writing from the University of the West of England, I have worked with artist collectives in and beyond Bristol to organise exhibitions, and curated pop-ups in London assisting emerging artists, demonstrating both initiative and a strong commitment to teamwork. I also work as a commission-based illustrator, sharing my practice with a growing online audience, which has given me valuable insight into promotion, audience engagement, and creative entrepreneurship.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Festival Staff at HAP Solutions
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Delivered efficient and friendly service at large UK festivals in high-pressure environments, demonstrating reliability through long night shifts and maintaining high standards of customer care under demanding conditions.
Studio Assistant at COLDF33T, Thames Side Studios
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Summer role supporting art practice; packaging orders, setting up exhibitions and pop-ups, and assisting with design processes for airbrush artist COLDFEET.
Prep Kitchen Assistant at FED Cafe
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Produced bakery products for a Bristol café chain; helped develop recipes and constructed bespoke edible goods for customers.
Bespoke Cake Designer (Self-employed) at Bing’s Bakes
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Built and grew a bespoke cake business via social media; designed and sold birthday, anniversary, and wedding cakes, improving client communications and customer service.
Cake Decorator at The Cake Gallery
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
Summer job creating a variety of cakes and distributing them to local clients.
Accounts Office Assistant (Work Experience) at Foundation Piling Ltd
July 15, 2019 - July 15, 2019
Two-week placement gaining experience in busy accounts office; filing, checking subcontractor accounts, and site visits.
Assistant Ballet and Modern Teacher at Bowdon Dance Academy
August 31, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Assisted with exams and show preparation; taught and supported younger students.

Education

BA (Hons) Fine Art and Writing at University of the West of England
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
A-Level: History (A), Fine Art (A), Graphic Communication (B) at Knutsford Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
GCSE at Knutsford Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

200hr Registered Yoga Teacher
September 1, 2025 - November 17, 2025
Spike Island Associates Bursary
August 1, 2025 - November 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail