Simon Bellamy

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Artist at Burning Man (Together For-Never project)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Led the design, build and installation of a 6-meter interactive sculpture for Burning Man in Nevada; promoted the project and secured funding; recruited and led a team of volunteers; documented the process on social media.
Business Innovation Specialist at Lettuce Grow
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Supported growth and scaling of a vertical farming startup; built and led the business development team; launched high-value MVPs (£100K+); collaborated with R&D engineers and product designers; built client relationships and partnerships; led cross-disciplinary projects and performed feasibility and profitability analyses.
Director at Too Many T-Shirts Ltd.
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2024
Bootstrapped an upcycling business to £56K annual turnover by year two; designed products, optimized workflows, and scaled production; exceeded crowdfunding target by 163% (£24K) and funded expansion; built and managed a website; established partnerships with manufacturers and logistics providers; drove digital marketing and customer service.
Kitchen Manager at Thali Cafe Clifton
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Managed kitchen operations and team; ensured service quality and efficient operations.
Kitchen Manager at Teabag Chihuahua
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Managed kitchen operations and team; maintained standards.
Cook at Tamashii Bar Nisade
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Cook responsibilities; supported kitchen operations.
Customer Service Advisor at British Gas
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Customer service duties; problem solving and support.
Resort Representative at NUCO Travel
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Resort representative duties; guest services and operations support.
Dock Hand at Brewster
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
General dock hand tasks.
Guest Attendant at Lake Louise
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Guest services and support.
Customer Accounts Agent at British Gas
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Customer accounts processing and support.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Freelance graphic design services.
Architectural Assistant at EK Architects
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Assisted architects with project work and drafting.

Education

BA (Hons) Architecture at University of Manchester
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
BA Architecture at University of Manchester
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

City & Guilds Level 2 Welding
January 1, 2023 - January 3, 2026
City & Guilds Level 1 Welding
January 1, 2023 - January 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail, Education