Ella Rose Crook
Cheadle,Cheshire
Summary
Fine Art Degree student with work experience at Whitworth and Castlefield Art Galleries. Exhibited at Exeter Phoenix, Rogue Artists' Studios, Ebor Studios, Menorah Summer Art Exhibition, Menorah Photography Exhibition, Fronteer Gallery and Cafe Blah. Committed to enhancing the public's experience and appreciation of art and nature.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Castlefield Art Gallery
Manchester
10.2024 - Current
- Welcome visitors and addressing enquiries about exhibitions.
- Assist in setting up and dismantling exhibitions.
- Participate in gallery events, such as 'Remember Nature', emphasising art's connection to nature.
- Assisted at Manchester Art Fair 2025 by talking to visitors about the artwork and taking down the artwork safely
Workshop Leader and Sales Assistant
Sew Woolly
06.2026 - Current
- Teach children and adults crochet through hands-on, step-by-step guidance.
- Advise customers on crochet and knitting project choices and materials.
- Keep the shop tidy and accessible by clearing work areas daily.
- Restock shelves with yarn.
- Crochet decorations for the shop to support displays and seasonal themes.
Workshop Assistant
Whitworth Art Gallery
Manchester
- Coordinated and led a public workshop concentrating on lino printing and collage techniques during my second year of college.
- Enhanced search functionality by contributing detailed descriptions of art pieces for the gallery website.
Kitchen Staff Member
Burgerism
Gatley
11.2023 - Current
- Prepare and cook food to ensure high-quality standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of workstations and equipment.
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance efficiency in food preparation.
Waitress / Runner
Zalo's Cafe
Gatley
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Welcomed customers and guided them to seats.
- Took orders and processed payments efficiently.
- Served food promptly to ensure a positive dining experience.
Engagement Officer
Friends of Scholes Park
Gatley
03.2024 - Current
- Participate in community meetings to discuss local initiatives.
- Assist in running local community events.
- Worked with pupils at Lum Head Primary School to create spray paint art panels for the local area.
- Contributed as a volunteer gardener at the Walter Stansby Memorial Park, improving green spaces.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art
University of Salford
Salford2027
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice - Art, Design & Communication: Passed with a Distinction
The Manchester College
Manchester2024
GCSEs -
King David High School
Salford2022
Skills
- Customer service
- Time management
- Project coordination
- Art techniques
- Team collaboration
- Event organisation
- Communication skills
- Willingness to learn
- Customer focused
- Health and safety awareness
Hobbies and interests
- Crochet and Embroidery
- Morris dancing
- Walking
- Gardening
- Talking about art
Timeline
Workshop Leader and Sales Assistant
Sew Woolly
06.2026 - Current
Volunteer
Castlefield Art Gallery
10.2024 - Current
Engagement Officer
Friends of Scholes Park
03.2024 - Current
Kitchen Staff Member
Burgerism
11.2023 - Current
Waitress / Runner
Zalo's Cafe
05.2023 - 08.2024
Workshop Assistant
Whitworth Art Gallery
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art
University of Salford
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice - Art, Design & Communication: Passed with a Distinction
The Manchester College
GCSEs -
King David High School