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CV - Gallery Assistant/Admin/Management

BRIONY BEECH

PERSONAL PROFILE

A well organised, creative and self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills at all levels and the ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative as required. I am computer literate with knowledge of a range of software applications, including; Photoshop, Word and Excel, and willing to undertake further training. I have a warm and endearing personality which compliments my Art and customer service experience.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

The Arc Gallery

(Independent Craft & Design Gallery/Shop) 2005-Present Day

Gallery Assistant

- Extensive customer service experience providing sales advice.

- Good organisational skills and admin skills.

- Managing the Gallery in owner’s absence on a regular basis.

- Experienced in window display, promotions, PR and exhibitions.

- In charge of all Social Media and Website maintenance and SEO.

John Smith’s Booksellers

(Business dealing in Academic Texts, Stationery) 2012- 2013

Book Seller

- Familiar with working to targets

- Working in a small Team

- Administration Role

- Computer orientated on an everyday basis

- Answering emails and enquiries

- Sending post out via Yodel, FedEx and Royal Mail

- Stationery Manager as well as Book Seller

- Travelling to Trade-Shows as a part of the ‘Buying Team’ with Owners and independently.

Nick Munro Design

(British Designer – Studio)

- Experience working with internationally recognised designer, Nick Munro

- To assist in stock keeping, general office duties.

- Received a fascinating insight in to the day to day business of the design entrepreneur.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Riverside Innovation Campus, 2013 (Certificate)

An Introduction to Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) & Social Media for Marketing.

The Riverside Innovation Campus, 2012 (Certificate)

Business Boot-Camp - A short course in entrepreneur enterprising and business management - Winner of Best Business Idea

West Cheshire College, 2011

Visual Merchandising Course – A short course that taught me the importance of utilising space for its commercial and aesthetic value.

The University of Chester, 2010

ECDL European Computer Driving Licence

University of Chester, 2007-2010

BA Fine Art (2:2) Hons

Mid-Cheshire College, 2006-2007

BTEC Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art & Design (Merit)

Young Gifted and Talented Artist’s in Cheshire 2006(Certificate)

I was awarded a place on a trip to Italy to study Fine Art as a result of my Portfolio work.

Queens Park High School, 1999-2006

A Levels: Art: A (100%), Geography: D, History: D

GCSE’s: 10 Passes at Grades A* to D (including English, Science and Maths)

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

- Excellent ICT skills; experienced user of Windows Office, including Microsoft Word and internet and email and an able user of Adobe Photoshop. ECDL Qualification. As well as Aztec Back Office System.

- First-rate customer service & communication skills.

- In-depth understanding of the arts & craft market, both the perspective of the artist and consumer.

- Providing good customer service is rewarding as it is satisfying and I enjoy going the extra mile to maintain positive customer relations.

- Basic understanding of SEO, AdWords literate and Social Media maintenance on Social Media platforms for Marketing purposes (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram)

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Hidden Coffee Beans

If you're dwelling in these here Chester Walls you may have noticed the Costa-Coup that is sweeping our streets. Personally I think that having eleven Costa's is possibly over kill and when you look at the other chains that are filling up the retail units it's a wonder how independents Cafe's can survive on these mean streets ! But alas, they are fighting back and their ammunition has never tasted so good.

I wanted to write this just to point out a few of the independent Coffee Shops and Cafe's that are reclaiming their turf, there are plenty more than I've included and I encourage you to point them out.

Harvest Moon - Northgate Street

Boasting a rich bean for a rich cup of coffee Harvest Moon is absolutely a favourite to make a bee-line for. With an American twist on the sandwiches and home-baked cakes they offer a good solid menu at very reasonable prices. You're met with the warmest of welcomes from every single member of staff and the relaxed environment is a happy contrast to the beady eyed Barista's who want the table you're, so rudely, occupying back.

Jaunty Goat - Bridge Street

Wandering the cold street of Bridge I stumbled in to this gem one freezing afternoon at Christmas and boy ! How happy was I ?! (very). The staff are wonderful, the coffee is amazing and the seating is very Shoreditch ! I think the Jaunty goat is the only establishment that offers communal seating, which I think is absolutely marvelous. Thus proving you can teach old Cestrian Dogs new tricks. A very clever use of space; racks to hang your coats up, long tables and a lovely seating area in the window all offer a really great alternative way to enjoy a brew. They take Coffee and Tea seriously and on my first visit I was informed that they wanted the customer to enjoy the coffee and so I would be getting a glass of water to take the edge off my thirst and that I should sit and enjoy the Coffee.

Watergate Deli and Lombard house - Watergate Street and Foregate Street

With the success of Watergate Deli the (very lovely) owners, not that long ago, opened a Sister Cafe on the other-side of Town. Both of these establishments have been carefully put together to offer wonderful coffee, tea and the Hot Chocolate is absolutely something I would battle through a blizzard for ! As well as having somewhere cosy and relaxing to take ten minutes in both places have a great selection in their Deli section. Some really interesting flavours to take away.

Baristas - Watergate Street

Fighting back and speaking up against the new Costa that has just opened, this family run business seems undeterred by number 11 setting up opposite them; they're carrying on with their high standards of customer care and keeping the Chester People caffeinated on some dammed good Joe.

Just a quick "Top" Five places I've frequented recently quickly put together. I hope the next time you find yourself running low on that good stuff or you just need half an hour to sit somewhere to warm up with a beverage then you choose an independent to do so in !

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Documenting South Africa’s Farewell to Nelson Mandela with @danielberehulak

To view photos and videos from the 10 days of mourning for Nelson Mandela, follow @danielberehulak on Instagram.

Following the news of Nelson Mandela’s death, Australian photojournalist Daniel Berehulak (@danielberehulak) has been sharing scenes from the 10 days of mourning.

From the crowds which gathered to pay respects outside the former South African president’s home in Houghton, Johannesburg, to the stands of the First National Bank (FNB) stadium for the state memorial service, Daniel has been sharing photos while covering the story for the New York Times, choosing moments and outtakes which wouldn’t make the picture desk cut.

Some of the most moving photos from the last 10 days show crowds thronging the pavements along the route of the funeral procession being lead through Pretoria. He said the atmosphere along the route was one of joy—with people celebrating Mandela’s life more than mourning it.

"The mood indeed has been mixed, with people overcome with emotion only shortly after witnessing the cortège driving past, with the reality probably setting in," he said. "Thousands and thousands of people lined up to catch buses in order to pay their respects to Nelson Mandela. The mood was incredibly jovial despite the sombre reality. People want to celebrate his life rather than mourn it. They were certainly marking it by singing and dancing in the streets."

Daniel’s photos have captured a nation in mourning for a leader and the celebration of an outstanding life. “People were paying homage to his incredible life and the impact that he and had on South Africa and what he meant to people across the world.” On Sunday, a traditional burial ceremony took place in Qunu, Mandela’s Eastern Cape home town.

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What is love?

Apparently only for white people.

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Dude, you do realize this ad is Italian right? Those people are Italian, because it’s an Italian ad. Italian people are typically white. This ad is suppose to be about acceptance in THEIR country, why would they have models that don’t look like they’re from their country?

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I’m gettin’ real tired of tumblr’s attitude. I’m probably going to get a lot of hate for this, but here we go.

Not everywhere is as mixed as North America. You go to places like Japan and it would be really weird to see a white person in their ad, it’s no different for places like Italy and Germany where people are mostly white. In North American we seem to have a decently even mix in a lot of areas so it’s a little off-putting when there’s only a certain race -generally all white people- depicted, where it’s completely normal and would appear really strange otherwise for other countries. Like you wouldn’t go to China and demand they show white people in their ads there, so why would you do the same for a country that has very few PoC compared to it’s population?

As the person above me said, why would they have models that don’t look like they’re from their country in their ads?

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Seriously, I am Italian, and FUCK YOU. Our country has huge problems with homophobia, there isn’t even one single law to protect homosexuals. Most European countries have legalized marriage and adoption (or at least talked about it), but not Italy. The Catholic community does everything they can to block the law against homophobia. Last month, a 14 years-old killed himself because he was gay. You have no idea how much that kind of thing matters in Italy, all you can fucking do is whine about Tumblr about the fact that they are all white. Yes, in Italy the majority of the population is indeed white. Not the rest of the world is like fucking North America. So before you come whining about it on Tumblr, get your facts right.