I am passionate about photography, education, and child development, with experience in roles ranging from nursery assistant to camp counsellor and au pair. I enjoy combining my interests in photography and food to innovate new ideas and projects. Traveling and meeting new people energizes me, and I care deeply for animals and the environment. My background includes supervising hospitality operations, supporting educational programs, and working closely with children through engaging activities. I continually develop my skills in therapeutic photography and strive to make meaningful, creative contributions across various sectors.

Katie Davies

I am passionate about photography, education, and child development, with experience in roles ranging from nursery assistant to camp counsellor and au pair. I enjoy combining my interests in photography and food to innovate new ideas and projects. Traveling and meeting new people energizes me, and I care deeply for animals and the environment. My background includes supervising hospitality operations, supporting educational programs, and working closely with children through engaging activities. I continually develop my skills in therapeutic photography and strive to make meaningful, creative contributions across various sectors.

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I am passionate about photography, education, and child development, with experience in roles ranging from nursery assistant to camp counsellor and au pair. I enjoy combining my interests in photography and food to innovate new ideas and projects. Traveling and meeting new people energizes me, and I care deeply for animals and the environment.

My background includes supervising hospitality operations, supporting educational programs, and working closely with children through engaging activities. I continually develop my skills in therapeutic photography and strive to make meaningful, creative contributions across various sectors.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Au Pair at The family of Ane and Pedram
April 30, 2025 - August 26, 2025
Lived in a rural village in Northern Spain, teaching a 4-year-old child English through conversations, reading, games, and activities. Supported household tasks such as washing dishes, laundry, and cooking meals. Organized and led educational and craft activities for children. Assisted with homework and school projects for other village children. Worked part-time in a grocery shop and café owned by the mother.
Education and Engagement Assistant at Young at Art
December 31, 2025 - August 26, 2025
Assisted the Education and Engagement Co-ordinator in contacting local schools for the Belfast Children's Festival. Supported clerical and office administration tasks. Contacted schools and local artists to arrange workshops in art and drama. Managed supplies and purchase orders for workshop props. Attended workshops in secondary schools and organized documentation for staff.
Front of House Supervisor / Bakari Little Sister at Bakari Bakery / Bakari Little Sister
April 1, 2023 - Present
Engaged with customers to address inquiries and concerns. Photographed content to enhance the company's website and social media presence. Prepared ingredients and made sandwiches during busy hours. Recorded and balanced daily till transactions and managed shop locking procedures.
Nursery Assistant at Over the Rainbow Day Nursery
September 1, 2023 - August 26, 2025
Promoted children's physical, emotional, and social development through planned activities. Supervised and cared for children using storytelling and rapport-building skills. Encouraged cooperation and sharing in a safe environment. Created lesson plans and structured play to enhance learning and development. Maintained child safety and security at all times.
Camp Counsellor / Photographer at Camp B'nai Brith of Montreal
August 31, 2022 - August 26, 2025
Prepared and maintained camp facilities ensuring a safe environment. Facilitated arts and crafts sessions encouraging creativity and self-expression. Used listening skills to support children through various issues. Captured high-quality photos, edited them, and maintained a digital archive for parental access.
Au Pair at Family of Ane and Pedram
April 30, 2025 - August 26, 2025
Lived with a family in a rural village in Northern Spain for 2.5 months. Taught a 4-year-old child English through conversation, stories and educational play, supported household tasks, organized age-appropriate activities, assisted other village children with homework and school projects, and worked part-time in the family’s grocery shop and café.
Education and Engagement Assistant at Young at Art - Belfast
December 31, 2025 - August 26, 2025
Assisted the Education and Engagement Coordinator with contacting local schools for the Belfast Children's Festival and arranged workshops with artists. Supported clerical tasks, managed office supplies and created organizational spreadsheets. Attended secondary school workshops and helped maintain 'prop boxes' for art workshops.
Front of House Supervisor at Bakari Bakery - Belfast
January 31, 2025 - August 26, 2025
Engaged with customers to address inquiries, handled cash transactions and shop security, prepared ingredients, made sandwiches during lunch rush, and created photographic content for the website and social media.
Bakari Little Sister at Bakari Little Sister - Holywood
April 1, 2025 - Present
Ongoing role involving customer engagement, food preparation, and social media content creation to support the business’ presence and growth.
Nursery Assistant at Over the Rainbow Day Nursery, Malone Rd Belfast
September 30, 2023 - August 26, 2025
Promoted children's physical, emotional and social development through well-planned activities, supervised and cared for children using storytelling and rapport-building skills, encouraged positive social interactions, created lesson plans and structured play to enhance learning and kept children safe and secure at all times.
Camp Counsellor / Photographer at Camp B'nai Brith of Montreal
August 31, 2022 - August 26, 2025
Prepared and maintained camp facilities ensuring safety and a welcoming environment, facilitated arts and crafts sessions encouraging creativity, supported students through attentive listening, captured high-quality behind-the-scenes photos, and managed a digital archive for parents to view photographs.

Education

PgCert at Robert Gordon University
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Bachelor of Arts at Belfast School of Art (Ulster University)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
PgCert Therapeutic Photography at Robert Gordon University - Aberdeen
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Bachelor of Arts Photography with Video at Belfast School of Art (Ulster University) - Belfast
September 1, 2019 - June 30, 2022

Qualifications

PgCert: Therapeutic Photography
January 1, 2025 - August 26, 2025
PgCert Therapeutic Photography
January 1, 2025 - August 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Non-Profit Organization