Leanne Eastick

STRENGTHS

07966 695 599 leanne.eastick@gmail.com

BA (Hons) graduate with sound academic knowledge and experience in both the arts and marketing. An enthusiastic and hard worker, I am seeking a role within a creative environment where I can grow and further develop the skills I have gained so far.

Driven, focused and motivated: taking pride in the quality of my output and applying a positive work ethic in all I do

A well-organized individual: able to manage my own time and prioritise activities effectively Enjoys working collaboratively: contentedly taking a supportive role and leading with confidence when necessary A keen eye for detail, aesthetics and presentation

EDUCATION
Sept 2009 - June 2012

BA (Hons) Contemporary Applied Arts with Marketing

University of Hertfordshire

Applied Arts: Specialising in constructed textiles focusing on felt and crochet Marketing: Market Research, Marketing Planning, Marketing Communications (e.g. developing direct & IMC campaigns) - First Class Honors Sept 2008 - May 2009

BTEC Foundation Art and Design

- Distinction Sept 2006 - June 2007

University for the Creative Arts

BA (Hons) English Language, Communication and Journalism

First year completed Sept 2004 - June 2006

Kingston University

3 A-Levels
English Language and Literature, Media Studies and Photography Sept 2003 June 2004

City College Norwich

11 GCSEs

Long Stratton High School

ADDITIONAL COURSES AND ACTIVITIES

Volunteer Celtic Harmony
Helping to rebuild fencing for a non-for-profit organization, providing natural and cultural heritage education.

Creative Workshop Assistant

Teaching students skills and techniques in hand felting

Felt workshop The Big Draw Campaign Broderers Guild City College Norwich

Creative Workshop Assistant

Teaching members of the public methods of drawing with handmade paper

Volunteer Creative Pattern Cutting

10 week evening course in creative pattern cutting and garment construction

Assisting with the care and repair of ecclesiastical textiles in Norwich City Cathedral

WORK EXPERIENCE
Jul 2012 Present Aug 2007-Aug 2008

Receptionist/Office Assistant
Welcoming visitors and taking phone calls Recording invoices and time sheets using Access Arranging and booking accommodation

Waveney Pumps Ltd.

Mar 2011-June 2011

Marketing Assistant (Work placement)

Blue Crush Communications

Involved in planning and implementing social media / digital strategies for clients Responsible for regularly updating social media pages, such as Facebook Carrying out market research Increasing social media exposure by building relevant contacts and databases

Sept 2008 -June 2009

Bar Associate and Waitress

Oct 2007 Dec 2007

JD Wetherspoon

Bar associate and front of house waitress in the restaurant, ensuring a high standard of customer service

Seamstress

Ivy Fashions

Pattern cutting, sewing and finishing of garments and costumes for regional dance and theatre groups Carrying out quality checks, sorting and packing finished orders ready for shipping

July 2007-Aug 2008

Administration Assistant
Dealing with client phone calls in an empathic and responsible manner Working with databases, recording and organizing data using Excel Designing adverts, flyers and other promotional material

Norfolk Stop Smoking Service

EXHIBITIONS
20-22 May 2011: Group Exhibition, Pardon Mill, Harlow 1-7 June 2012: Degree Show, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield 27-30 June 2012: New Designers, London

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Competent in using Microsoft Office applications and Photoshop Full, clean driving license and passport

PERSONAL ACTIVITIES

Swimming, Cycling and Running currently training for a half marathon in November Learning French Cooking, Reading Creating textile art

REFERENCES
References and testimonial available upon request