Tuesday, 8 May 2012


CV Writing task

Artists and Designer
Josie Cawdry

www.josiecawdry.blogspot.co.uk
josie-cawdry@hotmail.com

  • Passionate undergraduate with a wealth of vision and scope
  • Creative eye for pattern and style
  • Quick to pick up new trades, skills and practices

Creative Skills

Drawing, painting, mark making, photography (hand exposure and dark room facilities), weave (tabletop and electronic), machine and hand embroidery, dye, felt making (hand and by machine), printing (including lino, screen, digital and mono), Pottery, steamer

Literate on computer programmes including, word, Microsoft office programmes, photoshop, acid music software and a number of online blogging sites

Creative Achievements

Published poet in nationwide anthology
Work shown in The Lowry Gallery (Salford quays)
Member of citywide 'Gifted and Talented' art school
Donated work to the Manchetser Childrens Hospital
Work art pieces at end of year exhibition
Approached by Strange-ways prison for commissioned work

Educational History

Manchester Metropolitan University 2011 – 2014
I am currently a first year university student studying a 'textiles in practice' degree

Salford City College 2009-2011
Diploma in fine art (level 3) DDD
Foundation in art and design DDD

RMCH HIGH SCHOOL 2004 - 2009
11 A*- C in; English Language and literature, Science, Maths, Textiles, Art, Ict, History, Re


Work Experience

Primark stores Manchester 2010 – Present
I have been working as a retail operative for primark, a large fashion store, for over 2 years now. I have gained lots of experience from working here and am soon to be in the running for a supervisor role around September time. I have learned many vital skills during my time here including, teamwork, composure, positive attitude at all times, how to defuse situations as well as the vital time management. I have worked on the busy till bank, as a floor assistant as well as a fitting room frontman.

Wilkinson's of Swinton Uniforms 2010 – Present
I have had a summer job with a small local uniform suppliers for the past 2 summers and fully intend to continue my position each summer for the foreseeable future. I have become part of a trusted team and am regularly in sole charge of certain aspects of the shops daily running.

Matalan November 2008
2 weeks work experience as part of my gcse wokring studies. Took care of deliveries, handled customer queries, worked on sales fixtures, general front of house cleaning.

References

Bradley Hutchinson – Shop owner
Gill Elliott – College Tutor

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