Francesca King
Richmond
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Architecture and art, and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Always willing to help others and go beyond requirements to make improvements and solve issues. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Artist
Self-employed
07.2021 - Current
- Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Utilized social media platforms proactively to promote personal brand awareness
- Developing my creative style through original ideas and inspiration.
Waitress
Petersham Hotel
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Work Experience
Jestico + Whiles
04.2023 - 04.2023
- Developing hotel floor plan through AutoCAD
- Producing mood boards through Adobe Photoshop and collages of potential internal spaces
- Meetings with the director, building deeper understandings of the field, and developed a keen interest in the world of Architecture
Work Experience
Studio Moren
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Viewing precedents and creating mood boards and collages presenting a green communal space, keeping in constant communication with my mentor
- Using AutoCAD to produce floor plan schemes of a hotel renovation and eventually bringing the design through to SketchUp
Work Experience
Darling Associates
08.2022 - 08.2022
- I was introduced to AutoCAD and produced various design strategies for a statement wall using Adobe Photoshop
Work Experience
Andraos Associates
02.2020 - 02.2020
- Accompanied the team on site visits
- Worked on a task that involved designing a villa for a client which required listening to their requirements, developing a design specification, designing initial concepts, and producing a 3D model in Sketch-up
- Undertook research and evaluated ideas on design, both internally and externally
- Presented my final design to the team which reflected the creative progression of my initial concepts and transformed them into a visual presentation of my ideas
Student
Young Enterprise
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Following extensive market research, I worked with a small group to design and produce a new product
- We then set up a stall in a shopping mall, and drew in customers and persuaded them to buy our product
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture
University of Nottingham
Nottingham, NGM06.2024
A-Levels -
Putney High School
07.2021
GCSEs -
Putney High School
London, ENG07.2019
Skills
- Independence
- Team Collaboration
- Strategic leadership
- Visual Art Creation
- Strong communication
- Efficient under pressure
- Upbeat, outgoing and positive
- Client Relationships
Adept with programmes such as: Affinity, Adobe, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, Procreate, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Additional Information
Duke of Edinburgh (Bronze Award)
View My Art:
Website: www.francescaking.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/francescakingart/
Timeline
Waitress
Petersham Hotel
07.2023 - 09.2023
Work Experience
Jestico + Whiles
04.2023 - 04.2023
Work Experience
Studio Moren
09.2022 - 09.2022
Work Experience
Darling Associates
08.2022 - 08.2022
Artist
Self-employed
07.2021 - Current
Work Experience
Andraos Associates
02.2020 - 02.2020
Student
Young Enterprise
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture
University of Nottingham
A-Levels -
Putney High School
GCSEs -
Putney High School
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