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I am a passionate and dedicated artist with over 9 years of experience working across numerous art mediums including textiles, illustration, and printmaking. I enjoy leading creative workshops for all ages and have experience in writing engaging content for press releases and social media. Since moving to the UK, I have developed my skills in retail management, health and safety, graphic design, and human resources, alongside pursuing my passion for the performing arts through acting courses. I am committed to championing the arts, fostering community connections, and providing platforms to support individuals and organisations locally. Hardworking, enthusiastic, and reliable, I thrive in roles that combine creativity with community engagement, event management, and talent recruitment.…I am a passionate and dedicated artist with over 9 years of experience working across numerous art mediums including textiles, illustration, and printmaking. I enjoy leading creative workshops for all ages and have experience in writing engaging content for press releases and social media. Since moving to the UK, I have developed my skills in retail management, health and safety, graphic design, and human resources, alongside pursuing my passion for the performing arts through acting courses. I am committed to championing the arts, fostering community connections, and providing platforms to support individuals and organisations locally. Hardworking, enthusiastic, and reliable, I thrive in roles that combine creativity with community engagement, event management, and talent recruitment.

Alisha Hayes

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I am a passionate and dedicated artist with over 9 years of experience working across numerous art mediums including textiles, illustration, and printmaking. I enjoy leading creative workshops for all ages and have experience in writing engaging content for press releases and social media. Since moving to the UK, I have developed my skills in retail management, health and safety, graphic design, and human resources, alongside pursuing my passion for the performing arts through acting courses. I am committed to championing the arts, fostering community connections, and providing platforms to support individuals and organisations locally. Hardworking, enthusiastic, and reliable, I thrive in roles that combine creativity with community engagement, event management, and talent recruitment.…I am a passionate and dedicated artist with over 9 years of experience working across numerous art mediums including textiles, illustration, and printmaking. I enjoy leading creative workshops for all ages and have experience in writing engaging content for press releases and social media. Since moving to the UK, I have developed my skills in retail management, health and safety, graphic design, and human resources, alongside pursuing my passion for the performing arts through acting courses. I am committed to championing the arts, fostering community connections, and providing platforms to support individuals and organisations locally. Hardworking, enthusiastic, and reliable, I thrive in roles that combine creativity with community engagement, event management, and talent recruitment.

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I am a passionate and dedicated artist with over 9 years of experience working across numerous art mediums including textiles, illustration, and printmaking. I enjoy leading creative workshops for all ages and have experience in writing engaging content for press releases and social media. Since moving to the UK, I have developed my skills in retail management, health and safety, graphic design, and human resources, alongside pursuing my passion for the performing arts through acting courses.

I am committed to championing the arts, fostering community connections, and providing platforms to support individuals and organisations locally. Hardworking, enthusiastic, and reliable, I thrive in roles that combine creativity with community engagement, event management, and talent recruitment.

Skills

Illustration

Microsoft Office

Social Media Design

Experience Level

Illustration

Expert

Microsoft Office

Intermediate

Social Media Design

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

French

Intermediate

Work Experience

Talent, Press and Community Manager at The Makers Market

January 1, 2022 - Present

Responsible for recruiting and managing creatives including facepainters, craft workshops, circus groups, and entertainers. Collaborated with the team to ensure smooth event operations. Led community outreach and engaged with local charities and community groups. Curated and wrote approximately 2000 words of press releases weekly for over 28 markets per month, including features published in the Warrington & Knutsford Guardian. Managed trader recruitment, email communications, food hygiene, and liability insurance compliance. Also created social media content and event posters.

Casual Kitchen Hand at Unspecified Artisan Ice-cream Kitchen

December 31, 2022 - September 4, 2025

Made artisan handmade ice-cream in the Chorlton kitchen, served ice-cream at Manchester University, maintained hygiene practices, and performed closing duties.

Casual Sales Assistant at Gingers Comfort Emporium / LushBrownies

December 31, 2022 - September 4, 2025

Worked in sales at Manchester University Food Hall during 2021-2022.

Self-employed Artist at Self-employed

January 1, 2015 - Present

Developed a career over 9 years involving facilitating art workshops for all ages, completing commissions, and working as an Affiliate Maker at the Manchester Craft and Design Centre. Skills include maintaining displays, customer assistance, managing commissions, and delivering needle felting and children’s workshops. Also illustrated a forthcoming book, exhibited at galleries, and collaborated on commissioned artworks and community projects.