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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.

About

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.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined September 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • FrenchIntermediate

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 4 roles

Casual Sales Assistant · Gingers Comfort Emporium / LushBrowniesDec 2022 – Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos

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

Casual Kitchen Hand · Unspecified Artisan Ice-cream KitchenDec 2022 – Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos

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

Talent, Press and Community Manager · The Makers MarketJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

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.

Self-employed Artist · Self-employedJan 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 11 mos

Education

HSC · Newtown High School of the Performing Arts2015
Secondary Education / Fine Art (Dual Degree) · University of New South Wales2016 – 2025

Certifications and awards· 5

CPD in Retail Management: Sales and Customer Communications2030 – 2025
CPD in Fundamentals of Health and Safety in The Workplace2030 – 2025
CPD in Graphic Design2030 – 2025
Diploma in Human Resources2030 – 2025

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