Lia Walsh

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I am an enthusiastic, passionate, multi-faceted creative with experience in a wide range of roles and environments, and a strong aptitude for learning new skills quickly and to a high standard.

About

I am an enthusiastic, passionate, multi-faceted creative with experience in a wide range of roles and environments, and a strong aptitude for learning new skills quickly and to a high standard. I have a keen eye for detail and a knack for creative problem solving, and I work well in both teams and on my own.
I am an experienced writer in many styles and formats, from academic writing to copywriting to creative writing including screenwriting, playwriting and poetry. I have written copy for a marketing website, and managed an arts festival’s social media accounts, and I currently write for an arts and culture magazine as a reviewer. I am very comfortable meeting tight deadlines and following specific writing requirements. I also have strong editing skills from my time in academia as well as my pursuits as a creative and nonfiction writer. I am a passionate reader, listener, and viewer, and keep up-to-date with the creative industries both in my own city and around the world.
I have studied and trained in a variety of creative fields including creative and nonfiction writing; fashion and costume design and construction; drawing, painting and sculpture; music performance and composition; film and theatre history, writing and production; and classical and modern dance.
I believe I would be an asset to this team and would bring enthusiasm and excitement to the environment while being a professional and reliable team member. I would love to be given the opportunity to work for this organisation.

  • 9 years' experience
  • Joined July 2024

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Retail
  • Education
  • Travel & Hospitality

Work experience· 10 roles

Poster and Logo Graphic Designer · Local band CEREALMILKOct 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos

Conceptualising and drawing original artwork, researching design styles and cultural influences, listening to feedback and adapting.

Arts and Culture Reviewer · A Youngish PerspectiveJun 2025 – Present · 1 yr 6 mos

Wrote short, comprehensive reviews for cultural events, meeting editors' criteria and deadlines; researched artists and production histories.

Tweed and Tailoring Specialist · Walker Slater MenswearJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Suit fitting and tailoring, product knowledge, communications with clients and within company, working closely and maintaining positive relations with clients.

Visual Merchandising Supervisor, Keyholder, Stockroom Responsible · & Other StoriesNov 2023 – Oct 2024 · 1 yr
Customer Host · White Stuff George StreetSep 2022 – Jul 2023 · 11 mos
Freelance Copywriting Assistant · EdinburghMar 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 9 mos
Bartender, Front of House/Usher · The Queen's HallOct 2021 – Jan 2022 · 4 mos
Bartender · UshersApr 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 8 mos

Education

MA Music · Edinburgh Napier University2021 – 2023

Composition, ethnomusicology, music history, harp. Distinction in thesis.

BA Music & Folklore · University College Cork2018 – 2021

Ethnomusicology, Irish traditional music, Javanese gamelan, music history. First Class Honours

Master of Arts in Music · Edinburgh Napier University2030 – 2023
First Class Honours BA, Music and Folklore · University College Cork, Co. Cork, Ireland2030 – 2021

Certifications and awards

Donal 'Doc' Gleeson Award for Excellence in Instrumental Performance2030 – 2026
Medal Distinction in MA Thesis2030 – 2026
Ontario Scholar2016 – 2026
Publication in Young Voices Magazine2016 – 2026

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