I'm Oksana, a naturally creative photographer and visual artist with a passion for storytelling through images, movement, and design. I combine photography, illustration, and editing with interests in Ayurveda, natural medicine, vegan nutrition, and holistic wellness to craft meaningful visuals and experiences. I thrive on learning, exploring diverse topics, and collaborating across disciplines. Whether I'm shooting outdoors, designing print materials, or building an online brand, I bring curiosity, attention to detail, and a friendly, professional approach to every project.

Oksana

I'm Oksana, a naturally creative photographer and visual artist with a passion for storytelling through images, movement, and design. I combine photography, illustration, and editing with interests in Ayurveda, natural medicine, vegan nutrition, and holistic wellness to craft meaningful visuals and experiences. I thrive on learning, exploring diverse topics, and collaborating across disciplines. Whether I'm shooting outdoors, designing print materials, or building an online brand, I bring curiosity, attention to detail, and a friendly, professional approach to every project.

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I’m Oksana, a naturally creative photographer and visual artist with a passion for storytelling through images, movement, and design. I combine photography, illustration, and editing with interests in Ayurveda, natural medicine, vegan nutrition, and holistic wellness to craft meaningful visuals and experiences.

I thrive on learning, exploring diverse topics, and collaborating across disciplines. Whether I’m shooting outdoors, designing print materials, or building an online brand, I bring curiosity, attention to detail, and a friendly, professional approach to every project.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Shop Owner / Creator (Online Print on Demand) at Arts, Illustration and Photography Prints Shop
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Created and ran an online print-on-demand shop; designed prints using fine arts, illustrations, paintings and photographs; photographed products; managed Etsy, Instagram and Pinterest; handled customer service and social media marketing; used Procreate, Lightroom and Canva.
Team Lead & Merchandiser at Urban Outfitters
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Creative retail team lead; merchandising & styling across departments; managing window displays and floors; adapting to fast-changing trends; customer service and back-office duties.
Supervisor/ Team Lead at Yorks Café, IKON Gallery
July 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017
Creative cafe role; photography of daily life, writing engaging descriptions for social media; order management, deliveries, cash handling, events and venue setup.
Customer Advisor / Senior Financial Advisor at Royal Bank of Scotland
March 1, 2016 - March 1, 2016
Customer service and advisory role; mortgage, bonds and PPI departments; handling sensitive information and documents.
Receptionist / Front Office at Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
First point of contact for hotel guests; professional, friendly service; customer service and back-office duties; interdepartmental coordination.
Supervisor / Receptionist at Tallinn Backpackers / Monks & Alur Hostels
December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Supervisor and receptionist in a busy hostel; guest check-ins/outs, reservations, rostering, issue resolution; photography of hostel life for social platforms.
Verification Specialist at Tallinn Veriff (Global Identity Verification)
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Worked for a startup app providing fast document and identity checks online; handled sensitive documents; multi-system environment; high responsibility and team collaboration.
Founder / Creative Lead at Self-employed - Online Creative Print on Demand Shop
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Created, designed, and ran an online print-on-demand shop. Responsible for product photography, design of prints using fine arts, illustrations, paintings, photos and mixed media; produced designs in Procreate, Lightroom, and Canva; wrote product descriptions and optimized keywords/hashtags for social media.
Cafe Staff / Front of House at Barchetta Café, Cottesloe, Perth, Australia
July 1, 2020 - January 31, 2022
Daily restaurant duties including greeting customers, taking reservations, cash handling, and building rapport with customers in a busy coastal café environment.
Team Lead & Merchandiser at Urban Outfitters
August 1, 2017 - September 1, 2018
Merchandising and team leadership in a busy retail environment, coordinating displays, managing stock, and ensuring up-to-date knowledge of trends and store setup.
Customer Advisor / Senior Financial Advisor at Royal Bank of Scotland (Manchester Branch)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Worked in customer service and advisory departments; experience with mortgages, bonds and PPI; handled sensitive information and documents; used various computer systems.
Receptionist / Front Office at Crown Plaza Manchester Airport
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
First point of contact for hotel customers; professional, friendly, helpful attitude; duties included customer service and backend tasks with other departments.
Supervisor / Receptionist at Tallinn Backpackers / Alura & Monks Hostel chain
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Hospitality/retail role including greetings, check-ins/outs, reservations, rostering across departments; developed social media content for hostel growth.

Education

Diploma in Art & Design (Level 2) – Distinction at The Manchester College
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Ayurveda Diploma at Ayurveda Institute
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Medical Science Diploma at Unknown
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Social Media / Digital Marketing at Self-Study / Online Courses
January 1, 2025 - November 16, 2025
35mm Film Photography & Digital Photography at Self-Study
January 1, 2007 - November 16, 2025
UAL Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design at The Manchester College
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
35mm Film Photography & Digital Photography at Self-taught
January 1, 2007 - January 9, 2026
Ayurveda Diploma at Medical Science
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Social Media / Digital Marketing (In progress) at Self-study / Online courses
January 1, 2023 - January 9, 2026

Qualifications

Verification Specialist in global identity verification
August 1, 2017 - September 1, 2018
Diploma in Art & Design (Level 2) – Distinction
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Ayurveda Diploma
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Medical Science Diploma
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Social Media / Digital Marketing (Online Course)
January 1, 2025 - November 16, 2025
35mm Film Photography & Digital Photography
January 1, 2007 - November 16, 2025
Diploma: Distinction, UAL Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
35mm Film Photography & Digital Photography
January 1, 2007 - January 9, 2026
Ayurveda Diploma
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Professional Services