Emma Simpson
Dublin
Summary
Passionate Art and Dance Teacher skilled in developing student creativity and expression with a extensive background in Fashion and Interior Design. Approaches teaching holistically to develop emotional and social skills. Enthusiastic, empathetic and encouraging to maximise artistic potential.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
Personal Stylist & Home Organiser
Business Owner
Dublin
03.2024 - Current
- Teaching clients how to create a uniform, dress their body shape and play with their existing wardrobe. The goal is giving women the confidence in their bodies and beauty as well as ease of dressing on the daily.
- Guiding clients through the sentimental decision making process, de-cluttering, creating systems to ensure a peaceful space
- Setting up the business, marketing and building a rapport to maintain client loyalty
- Instagram: @simpsonstyled
Interior Designer Assistant
Bill Simpson Design Management
Dublin
01.2019 - 03.2024
- Assisting in the design and idea generation process, from the initial stages such as creating mood-boards to pitch to clients to the final steps of deliveries, dressing and styling
- Working both in home interiors and visual merchandising for retail businesses
- Responsible for sourcing product while working with client's personal budgets
English Language Teacher
St. Nicholas School
Barcelona
11.2019 - 06.2022
- English Language Teacher in kindergarten, primary and secondary.
- Built student confidence and competence through targeted exam preparation and compassionate guidance.
- Inspired students to demonstrate extensive, varied and dynamic vocabulary and sentence structure to produce engaging pieces of writing.
- Afterschool Dance Teacher providing a fun outlet for students to learn different dance styles and release energy after a long day of learning.
- Tracked student progress by writing reports and marking assessments.
Summer School Coordinator
St. Nicholas School
Barcelona
11.2019 - 06.2022
- Head Coordinator of an 80-student summer school for two summer periods.
- Designed curricula, oraganised inscriptions, field trips and catering
- Recruited, trained and mentored ten teaching staff to meet and exceed short and long-term goals.
- Created staff schedules to ensure optimal coverage
- Liaised with parents to maintain positive and supportive relationships
Art & Dance Teacher
Ivy Lane Montessori
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Provided a creative outlet for students to develop their creativity through a wide variety of art media and dance
- Designed a yearly art curriculum to suit a range of age groups covering topics such as art history, techniques and concept.
Studio Manager
STUDION Photography Studio
Manhattan, New York
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Manager of a Chelsea based photography studio
- Communicated between in-house photographer Fabian Ohrn and clients such as Bobbi Brown and Crème de la Mer to organise the production and smooth operation of photo shoots
- Organised the studio deliveries from equipment to client's product and props
- Coordinated catering for large team photo shoots
Personal Assistant / Stylist
GZ Digital
Manhattan, New York
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Assistant to photographer and influencer Zanita Whittington
- Managed the GZ Digital company schedules
- Co-produced and styled photo shoots for clients such as Armani, Moet, TRESemmé and Chanel
- Responsible for e-commerce and social media marketing - created content while engaging with business and branding strategies
- Worked at several New York Fashion Weeks as a Street Style Photographer for the company and organized a busy schedule of appearances, brand trips and content deadlines
Sales Assistant
& Other Stories
11.2016 - 10.2017
- Provided quality customer service and personal styling
- Responsible for stock control, processing large deliveries, cash and card payments
Assistant Stylist
Connie Berg / Catherine Condell / Lola Simpson
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Periodically worked as Assistant for both Personal and Editorial stylists in Dublin and New York, with clients such as Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Marks & Spencer and Image Magazine
- Styled outfits and pulled props for shoots/shows as well as dressing and assisting on set
- Involved in showroom meetings and buying stock for two Dublin-based boutiques
- Monitored budgets and assessed collections to suit the store's customer base
Education
B.A (Hons) - Fine Art
National College of Art and Design
2016
FETAC Level 5 - Art Foundation
Stillorgan College of Further Education
Leaving Certificate -
St Andrews College
Skills
- Marking assessments
- Project-based learning
- Tutoring experience
- Visual arts
- Creative curriculum planning
- Managerial experience
Languages
English
Fluent
Spanish
Advanced
INTERNSHIPS
Studio / Personal Assistant
Mary Katrantzou 2017
Simone Rocha 2015
Richard Nicoll 2014
John Rocha 2010 - 2011
- Worked at London Fashion Week for six seasons.
- In studio - assisted designers with castings, model fittings, storyboards and illustrative presentations, crafting show invitations and interacting with international buyers and press
- Front of House - greeting guests and monitoring guest lists and seating plans
- PR assistance - sending invitations, processing deliveries, organizing filing systems and archives
Timeline
Personal Stylist & Home Organiser
Business Owner
03.2024 - Current
English Language Teacher
St. Nicholas School
11.2019 - 06.2022
Summer School Coordinator
St. Nicholas School
11.2019 - 06.2022
Interior Designer Assistant
Bill Simpson Design Management
01.2019 - 03.2024
Studio Manager
STUDION Photography Studio
04.2018 - 10.2018
Personal Assistant / Stylist
GZ Digital
01.2018 - 10.2018
Sales Assistant
& Other Stories
11.2016 - 10.2017
Art & Dance Teacher
Ivy Lane Montessori
01.2016 - 01.2019
Assistant Stylist
Connie Berg / Catherine Condell / Lola Simpson
01.2013 - 01.2017
B.A (Hons) - Fine Art
National College of Art and Design
FETAC Level 5 - Art Foundation
Stillorgan College of Further Education
Leaving Certificate -
St Andrews College
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