Abbi Grist Email: a.gristy@hotmail.co.uk Mob: 07810530104 Tel: 01202 880338 I am a reliable, trustworthy and committed individual who is eager to help wherever needed and learn and develop new skills. With experience in diverse job roles, I enjoy working in a team and I am comfortable to take the lead if needed. I consider myself an energetic and friendly individual, who can confidently approach and speak with members of the public.
Education BA (Hons) Illustration Arts University Bournemouth 2012-2015 Grade: Pending Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Arts University Bournemouth 2011-2012 Grade: PASS A Level Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne 2009-2011 • English Language and Literature: (C) • Fine Art: (C) • Geography: (D) • Graphic Design AS: (D) GCSE Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne 2006-2009 11 A*-C grades (including Maths and English)
Work Experience Summer School Assistant July/August 2015 Arts University Bournemouth Artist in Residence February/March 2015 Bethany Junior School, Boscombe • 6 week placement every Thursday afternoon • Assisting the tutor with art activities for a mural design • Teaching the children artist techniques and skills Bank Staff Pamphill Pre School • Assist the children aged 2-4 years with activities • Attentiveness and quick thinking are key in this role Student Notetaker Arts University Bournemouth • Taking lecture notes for students with a disability • Good listening skills • Clean, legible handwriting and organised notes Student Ambassador Arts University Bournemouth • Open Days- campus tours, talking to prospective students about course, crowd management
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Careers Fairs Exhibition Graduation ceremony assistant: June 2013 and 2014
Event Experience Spring Art School: Teaching Assistant March/April 2015 Arts University Bournemouth • Teaching young learners about Illustration • Assisting with planning activities Artist in Residence: Mural Design January 2015 Arts University Bournemouth • Creating illustrations for Bethany Junior School Mural Illustration Symposium: Student Assistant September 2014 Arts University Bournemouth • 2 day event • Meeting and greeting guests • Overseeing illustration based workshops • Photographing the event LAC (Looked After Children) Project: Student Assistant August 2014 Arts University Bournemouth • 2 day project • To run and deliver a series of puppet making sessions with learners and support workers • Summer Shows Tour Guide May/June 2014 Arts University Bournemouth • Acting as a guide on campus to visiting schools • Assisting students with a disability
Transferable Skills • • • • •
Reliable Trustworthy Organised Time management Communication
Achievements • • •
Full, clean driving license CRB checked Selected student to represent and assist AUB’s summer school 2015
Interests Cake Decorating • Advance Level in Sugar Craft • Paid commissions for cakes nd • Won 2 prize for a Comic Relief bake off at Victoria Hospital Wimborne. Children’s Book Illustration Walking
References Available on request