CV
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Artist and Designer
ELIZABETH HAMMOND
3/111 Marmion Street, Fremantle, 6160
+61 (08) 94333997 and +61 (0)412878644
elizabethhammondx@hotmail.co.uk
- A creative individual with an attentive eye for detail
- An effective communicator who is confident and quick to learn
- Works efficiently as part of a team with excellent motivational skills
- A reliable and enthusiastic hard worker
Creative Skills
Drawing, Bookbinding, Printmaking including manual silk screen, mono, digital, etching and lino printing, Weaving, Felting, Embroidery (both hand and machine), Knitting, Weaving, Dyeing and Generating Concept Ideas
Adobe Photoshop, In Design, Microsoft Word, CMS Intranet 200 and MS Power Point
Essential knowledge of Exposure Unit, Digital Printer, Steamer and Baker use
Education
Feb – Nov 2008 Curtin University of Technology
MA Visual Art
Sept 2003 – June 2006 University College Falmouth
BA (Hons) Textile Design
Student Representative for the course May 2006
Invigilated for the course at New Designers Exhibition 2005 and 2006
Extensive involvement in the course which covered the development of design skills whilst also encouraging professional practice
During the degree chose to specialize in print, focusing on combining skills in art and design through traditional techniques in hand with contemporary practises
Sept 2002 – June 2003 Winchester School of Art
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
Sept 2000 – June 2002 Barton Peveril College Eastleigh
A Levels in Textiles, Fine Art and English Literature
AS Levels in Photography and Drama and Theatre Studies
Work Experience
May 2007 Little Design Horse, North Perth
Assisted the studio with the organising of their portfolio and created a catalogue of previous work
Produced drawings to be used in designs
Produced designs on Adobe Illustrator using these drawings which were included in the portfolio and sold to Bendon Underwear
Creative Employment History
Aug 2009 – Current Sessional Academic Lecturer for Experimental Drawing and Textiles, Online Universities of
Provide support and feedback on students’ progress in the units
Assess students’ submissions in a timely and organised fashion
July 2009 - Current Tutor for Kids Classes, Fremantle Arts Centre
Creatively involve and instruct children ages 5 – 13 in ‘Create Your Own Canvas’, ‘Japanese Kite Making’ and 'Learn to Draw in Charcoal and Ink'
May 2009 - Current Tutor for Various Drawing Classes, Fremantle Arts Centre
Write lesson plans and conduct courses to teach adults how to draw
Provide demonstrations, handouts and supply individual instruction
July 2009 Tutor for Kids Classes, Kidogo Arts Centre
Sept 2008 – Current Tutor for Short Course Drawing Classes, Bentley
Wrote lesson plan and am conducting 6-week course to teach all ages how to draw, give demonstrations, provide handouts and supply individual instruction
June 2008 – Current Graphic Artist for Little Design Horse, North Perth
Produce drawings for use in designs for the studio’s portfolio
April 2009 Tutor for Short Course Screen printing Classes, Bentley
Wrote lesson plan and conducted a 6-week course to teach the process of screen printing, gave demonstrations, provided handouts and supplied individual instruction
Oct – Nov 2008 Technician for Short Course Painting Classes, Bentley
Assist with preparation and packing up for the class that involves high-level organisational skills
July – Nov 2006 Designer for The Design Show, Manchester
Fulfilled a set brief for interior textiles and contributed the designs to the studio’s portfolio
March 2006 Clay Workshop Leader in the Design Centre for Widening Participation
Led a workshop instructing a class of 30 from a local school in the art of clay modelling
Initiated skills and generated ideas to a group of children ages 9-10
Conducted tours of the University’s Tremough Campus during Open Days
Gained expertise in the producing of slides and honed organisational skills
Nov 2004 – June 2006 Student Ambassador for University College Falmouth
Represented the University at UCAS fairs in London and Manchester
Greeted Queen Elizabeth I and Duke of Edinburgh on their visit to Tremough Campus
Oct 2005 Costume Designer for Falmouth Oyster Festival
Designed and produced the costume for the leading stilt artist ‘The Oyster Man’
June 2004 - July 2005 Mentor for Creative Steps Summer School Falmouth
Responsible for the well fare of 25 young adults
Motivated and provided technical assistance during a printmaking workshop
May – June 2005 Art Workshop Leader for Colour Explosion at The Eden Project in Cornwall
Worked closely with members of the general public to inspire them to enjoy the creative process of painting with no constrictions
Oct 2003 – Dec 2004 Assistant Costume Designer at Frantic Theatre Company in Cornwall
Gained extensive experience in costume making and design
Other Employment
Oct 2007 – Jan 2008 Administrative Assistant for Insurance Australia Group Repair Management Centre, Myaree
Worked productively as part of the Assessing team, greeted clients, provided data entry, assisted clients with claims, managed the office supplies and provided general administrative assistance to the team.
March - Sept 2007 Administrative Assistant for the Office of Native Title, Perth
Worked efficiently as part of the Corporate Support Team in the role of Records Manager, Travel Coordinator and provided administrative support to managerial staff
Aug – Oct 2006 Legal Secretary for Coffin Mew and Clover Solicitors, SouthamptonWorked in Conveyancing, organising and data entry
Assisted in Dispute Resolution providing executive support to Senior Solicitors
July – Aug 2006 Administrative Assistant for Moore and Blatch Solicitors, Southampton
Worked effectively with colleagues as part of a team in Dispute Resolution
July 2006 Receptionist and Legal Secretary for Viva Law, Southampton
Refined telephone manner, was well presented and provided a cheerful and polite countenance to those entering the office
July – Aug 2005 Administrative Assistant for Moore and Blatch Solicitors, Southampton
Aug 2005 Receptionist for Footners Solicitors, Romsey
Greeted clients, managed the switchboard and filing for the office
July 2001 – 2004 Buddy for Acorns Playscheme, Romsey
Provided individual care and entertained children with special needs during the summer holidays
Exhibitions
Nov 2009 “
June 2009 “Overgrowth 2” Last Chance Studios, Northbridge, Perth
May 2009 “Dofa 09” The John Curtin Gallery, Bentley
April 2009 “dRaw” Arterial Collective, William Street, Perth
Sept 2008 “Staffroom at Curtin” The Moore’s Building, Fremantle
Aug 2008 “10 x10” The Tangent Gallery, Bentley
Oct 2007 “Sketchpo 07” The Fibonacci Centre, Fremantle
June 2006 “New Designers” Islington Business Centre, London
May 2006 “Doodles to Digitals” The Design Centre, Tremough
Nov 2005 “Chaos and Process” Raffles Art Café, Nottingham
April 2005 “33 Women and 1 Man Explore…” Falmouth Arts Centre
Competitions
June 2006 Work selected for display at Queen’s Luncheon at University College Falmouth
May 2006 Shortlisted for University College Falmouth Summer Show Poster Competition
June 2006 Prize Winner in Designing for Mambo International Surfwear
March 2005 Work selected for display in Reception of University College Falmouth
Awards
July 2006 Fenton Arts Fund Bursary Award Winner
