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

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.

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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.

Education

HSC at Newtown High School of the Performing Arts
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Secondary Education / Fine Art (Dual Degree) at University of New South Wales
January 1, 2016 - September 4, 2025

Qualifications

CPD in Retail Management: Sales and Customer Communications
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025
CPD in Fundamentals of Health and Safety in The Workplace
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025
CPD in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025
Diploma in Human Resources
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025
Acting Courses with DNA Performance Resource
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Other