MICHELLE SIMS
www.queenofcolour.com
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6 Somerset Way
Paulton
B.A.N.E.S
BS39 7YU
CONTACT NUMBER: O7731574473
EMAIL: michsims@hotmail.co.uk
DATE OF BIRTH: 4th February 1984
MARITAL STATUS: Single
ARTISTS STATEMENT
As a Graduate from Winchester School of Art with a BA in Textile Design, I am currently designing knitwear for Suszi Corio studio. I am keen to gain experience in order to build upon my creative and technical skills as a designer and have no doubt that my enthusiasm, commitment and determination will allow me to succeed in this industry. Inspired by designers such as Galliano, Sonia Rykiel, Kenzo, Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen, my final year work has been associated with a bold, energetic approach concerned with composition, innovative use of colour and design.
PROFESSIONAL ART EDUCATION
2003 -: WINCHESTER SCHOOL OF ART, UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTHAMPTON,
BA (hons) Textile Design (2.1)
-Specialise in Knitted Textiles for use in fashion and accessories
-Able to manage time, communicate and negotiate with others in groups
numerical skills in garment making, research and analytical skills,
essays, assignments, improved confidence in verbal and visual
communication, critiques, information technology/ machinery, CAD
-Learning of Spanish language
-volunteer for e-pad pilot study, Guide for prospective students, assist art work of Melanie Wiora.
2002-2003 -: WILTSHIRE COLLEGE (TROWBRIDGE)
BTEC National Diploma in Foundation studies in Art and Design
(Distinction grade)
-Studied variety of artistic disciplines including textiles (specialisation)
life- drawing, graphics, visual communication, photography,
3 dimensional and Art history.
SECONDARY AND FURTHER EDUCATION
1995-2002 -: Somervale School, Midsomer Norton, Bath BA3 2HG
3 A-Levels at grade A including Art, History and Psychology
3 AS levels as above and including Biology
10 GCSE’s at grades A* - C including Science Dual Award, Maths, English and English Literature,
Art, History, Textiles, Religious Education (short course) and German.
ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Work selected in BHKC competition to go through to next round of judging (August 2006)
Work selected to appear in Textiles exhibition at ‘Atticus Arts’, Bath (27th – 30th August 2006)
Nominated for Interview with Texprint competition (July 2006)
Listed on Vogue website in ‘The Hot Fifteen’ graduate fashion designers (Camilla Morton, June 8 2006)
GFW design featured in Telegraph in article by Hilary Alexander, (June 5 2006)
Entered for International Wool Award December 2005 and SODC Colour Competition April 2005
Selected for Art Award at both GCSE and A-Level standards, painted mural for large hall – worked within a team
ART/ DESIGN RELATED EMPLOYMENT/ EXPERIENCES
Currently designing knitwear for Suszi Corio studio
Knitted swatches for Mellar Designs, London, sold to Marks and Spencers 2006
Production of scarves for Georgina Von Etzdorf Autumn/Winter 05/06 collection, manage time around degree
Customised jeans for Topshop (Oxford Street) 2004
Production of advert with contemporary designer, use of flash and photoshop
Voluntary theatrical make –up as part of Duke of Edinburgh Award for amateur theatre company and school
production, managed time around studies, develop creativity, strengthen communication
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
2001 -present: P/T SALES ADVISOR, MARKS AND SPENCER, BATH
-Roles of responsibility, dealing with complaints, communicate information, newspapers, tills
operation and handling of money
-strengthened spoken skills via telephone ordering
-problem solving, internet ordering, email, recording of data
-wrapping and presentation skills – bouquets and hamper gifts
-advanced product knowledge and ability to work in one team
Summer 2004/2005:F/T TEMP ADMIN ASSISTANT, WESSEX WATER, BATH
-Numerical skills in calculating invoices, organisation of data (file)
-use of computer software and email facility to send invoices,
photocopying, use of telephone, data input, work as team
2000-2001: P/T SALES ASSISTANT, SPORT SOCCER, BATH
-Spatial awareness of product, visual merchandising, money handling, communication
via radio and telephone, spoken.
REFEREES
CAROL BANARD/ LISA HUNTER
Winchester School of Art
Park Avenue
Winchester
02380596900
BEVERLEY GARDNER
Marks and Spencer Plc
Stall Street
Bath
01225 462591
www.queenofcolour.com
HOME ADDRESS
6 Somerset Way
Paulton
B.A.N.E.S
BS39 7YU
CONTACT NUMBER: O7731574473
EMAIL: michsims@hotmail.co.uk
DATE OF BIRTH: 4th February 1984
MARITAL STATUS: Single
ARTISTS STATEMENT
As a Graduate from Winchester School of Art with a BA in Textile Design, I am currently designing knitwear for Suszi Corio studio. I am keen to gain experience in order to build upon my creative and technical skills as a designer and have no doubt that my enthusiasm, commitment and determination will allow me to succeed in this industry. Inspired by designers such as Galliano, Sonia Rykiel, Kenzo, Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen, my final year work has been associated with a bold, energetic approach concerned with composition, innovative use of colour and design.
PROFESSIONAL ART EDUCATION
2003 -: WINCHESTER SCHOOL OF ART, UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTHAMPTON,
BA (hons) Textile Design (2.1)
-Specialise in Knitted Textiles for use in fashion and accessories
-Able to manage time, communicate and negotiate with others in groups
numerical skills in garment making, research and analytical skills,
essays, assignments, improved confidence in verbal and visual
communication, critiques, information technology/ machinery, CAD
-Learning of Spanish language
-volunteer for e-pad pilot study, Guide for prospective students, assist art work of Melanie Wiora.
2002-2003 -: WILTSHIRE COLLEGE (TROWBRIDGE)
BTEC National Diploma in Foundation studies in Art and Design
(Distinction grade)
-Studied variety of artistic disciplines including textiles (specialisation)
life- drawing, graphics, visual communication, photography,
3 dimensional and Art history.
SECONDARY AND FURTHER EDUCATION
1995-2002 -: Somervale School, Midsomer Norton, Bath BA3 2HG
3 A-Levels at grade A including Art, History and Psychology
3 AS levels as above and including Biology
10 GCSE’s at grades A* - C including Science Dual Award, Maths, English and English Literature,
Art, History, Textiles, Religious Education (short course) and German.
ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Work selected in BHKC competition to go through to next round of judging (August 2006)
Work selected to appear in Textiles exhibition at ‘Atticus Arts’, Bath (27th – 30th August 2006)
Nominated for Interview with Texprint competition (July 2006)
Listed on Vogue website in ‘The Hot Fifteen’ graduate fashion designers (Camilla Morton, June 8 2006)
GFW design featured in Telegraph in article by Hilary Alexander, (June 5 2006)
Entered for International Wool Award December 2005 and SODC Colour Competition April 2005
Selected for Art Award at both GCSE and A-Level standards, painted mural for large hall – worked within a team
ART/ DESIGN RELATED EMPLOYMENT/ EXPERIENCES
Currently designing knitwear for Suszi Corio studio
Knitted swatches for Mellar Designs, London, sold to Marks and Spencers 2006
Production of scarves for Georgina Von Etzdorf Autumn/Winter 05/06 collection, manage time around degree
Customised jeans for Topshop (Oxford Street) 2004
Production of advert with contemporary designer, use of flash and photoshop
Voluntary theatrical make –up as part of Duke of Edinburgh Award for amateur theatre company and school
production, managed time around studies, develop creativity, strengthen communication
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
2001 -present: P/T SALES ADVISOR, MARKS AND SPENCER, BATH
-Roles of responsibility, dealing with complaints, communicate information, newspapers, tills
operation and handling of money
-strengthened spoken skills via telephone ordering
-problem solving, internet ordering, email, recording of data
-wrapping and presentation skills – bouquets and hamper gifts
-advanced product knowledge and ability to work in one team
Summer 2004/2005:F/T TEMP ADMIN ASSISTANT, WESSEX WATER, BATH
-Numerical skills in calculating invoices, organisation of data (file)
-use of computer software and email facility to send invoices,
photocopying, use of telephone, data input, work as team
2000-2001: P/T SALES ASSISTANT, SPORT SOCCER, BATH
-Spatial awareness of product, visual merchandising, money handling, communication
via radio and telephone, spoken.
REFEREES
CAROL BANARD/ LISA HUNTER
Winchester School of Art
Park Avenue
Winchester
02380596900
BEVERLEY GARDNER
Marks and Spencer Plc
Stall Street
Bath
01225 462591