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Cerise Washington

Cerise Washington

Royal Borough of Kingston, LONDON

Summary

To further my career in the Art/Design sector following an extensive period working in the Middle East from 1999 to 2016. Prepared to work abroad. A well-traveled, cultured, highly presentable, and self-motivated professional.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work history

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Washington Fine Art
London, UK
2022.12 - Current
  • As an established artist and the Founder of Washington Fine Art, my career is dedicated to creating abstract and impressionist paintings in oil and acrylic, inspired by global travels and diverse cultural encounters.
    My work has appeared in prestigious venues, including private homes in Dubai, Paris, and London, attracting commissions from celebrities and prominent interior design projects.
  • With a career spanning many years in fine art, this artistic journey began in graphic design before transitioning to painting and
    portraiture. However, my true calling emerged within the realm of abstract art, falling under the influence of British Master JMW Turner.
    I have also introduced exclusive Silk Scarf designs specially tailored for superyacht charters. These silk scarves transcend accessories; they are wearable masterpieces from my paintings, meticulously crafted to infuse a touch of luxury into your world.
  • Provided commissioned artwork to individuals and businesses, working collaboratively to exceed creative expectations.
  • Illustrated traditional and contemporary art pieces to match bespoke client requirements.
  • Planned activities to guarantee project completion ahead of agreed deadlines.
  • Demonstrated expertise in varied artistic methods and techniques to achieve client wishes.
  • Modified work based on client feedback and requests.
  • Choose media, methods, and materials to create maximum impact.
  • Choose desirable subjects and landscapes for broad artistic appeal.
  • Selected paints and materials to suit artistic styles and creative specifications.

BARRISTERS CLERK

DEL CANTO CHAMBERS
LONDON, Westminster
2021.09 - 2022.12
  • Del Canto Chambers in Middle Temple
  • The first point of contact for anyone contacting chambers
  • Making Calls to potential clients and ensuring the correct performance of policies and compliance of the processes Lead to engagement with clients
  • Supporting in house-meetings with clients
  • Conduct legal library research with supporting case law
  • Arrange calls and meetings between clients and the legal professionals including the preparation of summary
  • Organize on-boarding with new staff when required
  • Organize events promoted by the Firm
  • Produce Client Care letters
  • Office Management and marketing/design promoting Chambers.

MANAGER

218 Strand
LONDON, Westminster
2020.08 - 2021.09
  • Front of House Duties,
  • Ad hoc tasks for staff at Normanton Chambers, Society of Mediators, Taylor Hampton Solicitors, and 218 Strand residents.
  • Advertising and social media design to promote mediation courses on all social media platforms.
  • Liaising with The Bar Council, Law firms, Specialist Info and Mediators.
  • Managing the resident's DX and other documents, creating bundles for resident solicitors. Helping on the SOM mediation courses.
  • Liaising with landlord and general building upkeep.
  • Making sure bills are paid.

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

PANDORA ART SERVICES
WESTMINSTER
2019.09 - 2020.08
  • Supported the operational aspects of this organization aimed at assisting andeducating the superyacht industry with understanding the risks concerned withhandling high value art
  • To promote the Art on Superyachts course globally forcaptains, crew and UHNWI
  • Created the company websitewww.artonsuperyachts.com
  • Formed relationships with art advisors, technologycompanies, law firms, insurance companies and major players in the luxury sector.

WEB DESIGNER

ART DUE DILIGENCE GROUP/TAYLOR HAMPTON SOLICITORS, 218
LONDON
2019.09 - 2020.03
  • Pandora Art Services is part of the Art Due Diligence Group and I have assisted with activities for the group
  • This included short-term support for founder member Taylor Hampton Solicitors Ltd which handles art law and defamation in the art world.
  • Designed and created an eye-catching, functional and intuitive website for the Art Due Diligence Group.

FRONT OF HOUSE GALLERY ASSISTANT

ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC
London
2019.04 - 2019.09
  • To promote current and upcoming exhibits
  • Assisting clients and Royal Academy staff with general front desk enquiries
  • Supporting with ad-hoc tasks as required
  • First point of contact for all clients and visitors visiting the Academy.
  • Greeted incoming customers in a professional manner and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Answered and helped resolve enquiries from clients, vendors and general public.
  • Delivered front of house duties with warm and professional manner.
  • Issued visitor and contractor passes and recorded visits on security system.

CURATOR

UPOP CONTEMPORARY, BOZAR ART FAIR BRUSSELS
2018.10 - 2018.11
  • Curated an exhibition for Iranian artist Mohsen Keiany at Bozar Art Fair in Belgium.

Course in Oil and Acrylic

ADVANCED OIL MASTER, DUBAI COMMUNITY
London
2016.01 - 2017.01

Completed well-regarded course with renowned British Artist Edward Sutcliffe

VOLUNTEER SUPPORT WORKER

British Red Cross
Beirut, Lebanon
2011.01 - 2014.01
  • Volunteered to help Syrian refugees living in tented communities in the Bekaa valley Lebanon.
  • Sorted and packed donations of food to be distributed via aid partners.

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT
2012.09 - 2013.07
  • Member of the choir.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

OGILVY & MATHER DUBAI
DUBAI, UAE
2003.05 - 2006.06
  • Working within a team of copywriters, photographers, and stylists on accounts such Hyatt Regency, Motorola, American Express and Dove
  • Designed engaging brochures, banners and signs for printing.
  • Created corporate branding, designing cohesive looks from logos to letterheads.
  • Produced digital advertising to showcase products and heighten brand engagement.
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, colour and layout.
  • Oversaw design development from concept to completion, including branding graphics, print design and marketing collateral.
  • Liaised with external designers and printers to ensure deadlines were met and materials met strict quality standards.

ART DIRECTOR

SHOWTIME NETWORK DUBAI
DUBAI, UAE
2001.02 - 2003.02
  • Designed magazine advertorials, promotional literature, and corporate campaigns.
  • Preserved branding standards of assigned accounts.
  • Interfaced with the designer, production manager, and print producer.

Education

SOCIETY OF MEDIATORS CERTIFICATE: MEDIATION CPD - undefined

SOCIETY OF MEDIATORS CERTIFICATE: MEDIATION CPD - Mediation

Society of Mediators
London

SOCIETY OF MEDIATORS CERTIFICATE: CIVIL & COMMERCI - Mediation

Society of Mediators
London

Diploma - Art Appreciation, Art

COVENT GARDEN

Diploma - Art History

Christie's Education
London

40 hour course in Mediation - Mediation

The Bar Council
London

Bachelor of Arts - Design/Communication Studies

University of Manchester
Manchester
1995 - 1997

CERTIFICATE: THE PRACTICAL CARE OF ART ONBOARD SUPERYACHTS JAN - undefined

2020

Art School to Art World Day Course - undefined

ART INSTITUTE
2018

BA HONS - Design Studies/Graphics

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
1995 - 1997

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA - Graphic Design

UNIVERSITY OF WALES
1995

Diploma of Higher Education - Graphic Design

SOUTHPORT COLLEGE
UK
1991 - 1993

Skills

  • Art History
  • Mediator
  • Legal Experience
  • Web Designer
  • Front of House
  • Digital Graphics
  • Willing to learn
  • PA experience
  • Experience with UHNWI
  • Family Office Experience
  • Ability to remain calm
  • Research
  • 18 years MENA experience
  • Diplomacy and Discretion
  • Microsoft Office
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Visual design
  • Creative
  • Moodboards
  • Bespoke design creation
  • Oil painting
  • Acrylic painting
  • Graphic arts
  • Website graphics
  • Website design
  • Advertising understanding
  • Logo creation
  • Corporate branding
  • Digital design
  • Social media graphics
  • Photography composition
  • PC and Mac platforms
  • Colour theory

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Washington Fine Art
2022.12 - Current

BARRISTERS CLERK

DEL CANTO CHAMBERS
2021.09 - 2022.12

MANAGER

218 Strand
2020.08 - 2021.09

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

PANDORA ART SERVICES
2019.09 - 2020.08

WEB DESIGNER

ART DUE DILIGENCE GROUP/TAYLOR HAMPTON SOLICITORS, 218
2019.09 - 2020.03

FRONT OF HOUSE GALLERY ASSISTANT

ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC
2019.04 - 2019.09

CURATOR

UPOP CONTEMPORARY, BOZAR ART FAIR BRUSSELS
2018.10 - 2018.11

Course in Oil and Acrylic

ADVANCED OIL MASTER, DUBAI COMMUNITY
2016.01 - 2017.01

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT
2012.09 - 2013.07

VOLUNTEER SUPPORT WORKER

British Red Cross
2011.01 - 2014.01

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

OGILVY & MATHER DUBAI
2003.05 - 2006.06

ART DIRECTOR

SHOWTIME NETWORK DUBAI
2001.02 - 2003.02

SOCIETY OF MEDIATORS CERTIFICATE: MEDIATION CPD - undefined

SOCIETY OF MEDIATORS CERTIFICATE: MEDIATION CPD - Mediation

Society of Mediators

SOCIETY OF MEDIATORS CERTIFICATE: CIVIL & COMMERCI - Mediation

Society of Mediators

Diploma - Art Appreciation, Art

COVENT GARDEN

Diploma - Art History

Christie's Education

40 hour course in Mediation - Mediation

The Bar Council

Bachelor of Arts - Design/Communication Studies

University of Manchester
1995 - 1997

CERTIFICATE: THE PRACTICAL CARE OF ART ONBOARD SUPERYACHTS JAN - undefined

Art School to Art World Day Course - undefined

ART INSTITUTE

BA HONS - Design Studies/Graphics

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
1995 - 1997

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA - Graphic Design

UNIVERSITY OF WALES

Diploma of Higher Education - Graphic Design

SOUTHPORT COLLEGE
1991 - 1993
Cerise Washington