Anna Minchell
Anna Minchell CV
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London.
Education/Qualifications.
2014-2017: Chelsea College of Art and Design, BA(Hons) Textile Design - 1st Class Honors.
2013-2014: Cleveland College of Art and Design, Foundation Diploma, Art and Design – Distinction.
2011-2013: English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College, Textile Design (A*), Product Design Textiles (A), Business Studies (A*)
Core Skills-
Confident Textile Printing
Comprehensive Hand/Machine Embroidery
Casting Skills
Basic Laser cutting/Etching
Hot Wire cutting
Mac/Pc – Computer literacy
Word (office 360)
Adobe Photoshop/InDesign
Obtained Skills-
Administrative -
From past internships and self-set projects I have organised, prioritised and used initiative in carrying out administrative tasks in relation to public relations and finance managing of a small team.
Customer Relations-
Customer service skills have enabled my ability to engage with people in professional and relaxed environments. Dealing in high stress situations, crucial in retaining a calm demeanor.
Initiative/ Organisational-
Proactive approach Proven through Self-set tasks and past internships. Decisive and accretive in decision making demonstrated through organising and curating my first group Exhibition, Ado.
Teamwork-
Experience and efficiently worked in close, small dynamics from internships, self-set projects and employment. Using initiative in the support of the team to carry out jobs competently. In success, progressing to leadership roles in professional environments.
Key Achievements
Ado. Group Exhibition- Inland Studios, Camberwell. December 2016
· Organised and curated my first group Exhibition.
· Managed a small team of students from different course specialisms.
· Secured a grant and monitored all expenses, organised poster, exhibition letter content and secured a takeover of the universities Instagram for promotion.
Tap Top Group Exhibition – Stormbird Pub, Camberwell. June 2016
· Commissioned to design and make a tap handle for Camberwell Arts Week as well as a vinyl image for a window display.
Premier Vision, Paris. February 2016
· Exhibited a range of 6 fashion fabrics at the weeklong trade show. In keeping with a university project based upon popular culture, my collection was Forecasted for SS17.
Experience-
Freelance Set/Prop Assistant (Oct 2017- Present)
Assisted in the construction of Christmas display windows for studio ‘Isabel + Helen’
Assistant Embroider- Rosie Beard (July – August 2015)
Developed hand embroidery skills, finishing and attention to detail. Predominantly worked on the commission by Artist Zoe Buckman. The collection; ‘Every Curve’ in preparation for her exhibition in Los Angeles spring 2016.
Studio Assistant- Sinead But, (July – August 2015)
Administrative and duties including Conducting research into avenues of increasing online sales and assisted in the rebranding of her website. Assisted creatively with photoshoots for her social media and website whilst using and improving Photoshop/Illustration skills.
Studio Intern- BORA ASKU (September 2015)
Working on the SS16 collection for London fashion week, I worked on embellishment and embroidery of the collection and quality control of these elements ensuring a high quality product for the runway. Worked backstage at the show, preparing the garments and models and delegating duties to temporary interns.
Senior Supervisor- Stormbird Pub/Hermits cave (September 2014- present)
Over 3 years of being a part time employee during my studies at UAL, I have progressed to Senior Supervisor, in which weekly I am in charge of running both pubs for that shift. Duties include, organising and managing a small team, training subordinate members of staff and dealing with any customer service and staff issues.
Personal Interests
I enjoy engaging with contemporary culture in both social and intellectual environments. I regularly visit art galleries and exhibitions as I am interested in current issues and debates within the art world and enjoy engaging with the work being produced by emerging artists. This also inspires my own work both practical and theory. I am a confident individual enthusiastic about throwing myself into new environments and taking on new challenges. This is reflected in my education and external projects I have set myself.
References available upon request.