Miriam Collins
New Plymouth,TKI
Summary
My manner is calm, gentle and friendly. In my working life I have proven myself to be responsible, dedicated and proactive. I have the ability to pick up skills swiftly and love to learn new skills. Due to my loyalty, curiosity and desire to learn, mixed with my strong work ethic, I have been given the opportunity to move into different roles within several workplaces and in each instance I have proven myself to be trustworthy and an essential part of each team. I feel most fulfilled when I can be of service to others, whether that is people I am working with or for, children in my care or the wider public. I am a creative person who loves illustration and photography and am drawn to the obscure and beautiful. I have a keen interest in nature, life, learning from experience, people and consciousness.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Illustrator
Various - Spinal Energetics, The Emergence Network
01.2021 - 04.2024
- Utilized digital techniques to create and enhance artwork
- Improved project efficiency by providing detailed sketches and revisions promptly based on client feedback.
- Consistently produced high-quality artwork under tight deadlines, resulting in increased client retention rates.
- Cultivated relationships with other artists and internal partners to develop positive rapport for future opportunities.
- Enhanced visual storytelling by creating compelling illustrations for various projects.
Artist
Self Employed
01.2021 - Current
- Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
- Created artworks using a combination of hand drawn and digital techniques
- Sold original art pieces through online platforms, gallery exhibitions, and direct customer interactions, generating consistent revenue streams while maintaining an active artist presence within the community.
- Curated a successful art exhibition, carefully selecting pieces that showcased diverse perspectives and styles.
- Co-facilitated a workshop for aspiring young artists, fostering a supportive learning environment and strengthening technical skills.
- Mentored emerging artists by providing constructive feedback on their work, inspiring growth and development within the artistic community.
Early Childhood Educator
Let's Grow
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Working with toddlers
- Role modelling empathy, compassion and kindness
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Instructed students on interpersonal skills and basic emotional communication.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive and safe classroom environments.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Engaged in and set up outdoor and messy play activities
- Took care of sleep, toileting and nappy routines
Nanny
Beckwith/McSwiney Family
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Looking after a lovely 19 month old girl whose parents are following the Steiner model
Accounts Administrator
ubiq
08.2015 - 01.2019
- Supervised invoice processing, credit memos and payment transactions.
- Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
- Reconciled vendor statements and handled payment complaints or discrepancies.
- Generated financial statements and facilitated account closing procedures each month.
- Added new material to database records and created new records.
- Updated and edited the image library, ensuring images uploaded met company guidelines
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Studies and Economics
University of Auckland
Auckland2011
Diploma of Arts and Design - Fine Arts
Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design
Auckland2007
Skills
- Creative
- Adaptable
- Personable
- Computer Literate
- Time Management and organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Gentle yet determined
- Trustworthy and responsible
Websites
Volunteer History
Raglan Arts Weekend - Emerging Artist Exhibition Co-Facilitator - 2023
Workaway - completed a canal boat renovation project and
assisted with childcare - 2020
Completed the Red Cross Refugee Volunteer training
program - 2015
Wwoofing - Worked on Organic farms in Australia - 2012
Receptionist - Amnesty International - 2010
Timeline
Freelance Illustrator
Various - Spinal Energetics, The Emergence Network
01.2021 - 04.2024
Artist
Self Employed
01.2021 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Let's Grow
08.2020 - 11.2021
Nanny
Beckwith/McSwiney Family
09.2019 - 03.2020
Accounts Administrator
ubiq
08.2015 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Studies and Economics
University of Auckland
Diploma of Arts and Design - Fine Arts
Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design
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