India Liberty Wilson
Summary
Adventurous and conscientious female with a passion for nature and creativity. Broad range of life experience and a proven ability to connect and integrate with individuals from all backgrounds. Advanced DBS checked.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Residential Support Worker
Ruskin Mill Trust - Freeman College
, Sheffield
06.2025 - Current
- Holistic support role at renowned Steiner college, offering trauma-informed care to students with additional needs aged between 16 and 25.
- Support students through various sessions such as weaving, felting, land management at High Riggs biodynamic farm, completing veg box deliveries, ,Cafe catering blacksmithing, greenwood work, spoon forging, pewter and jewellery sessions.
- I work intimately with extremely challenging behaviour, favouring a compassionate and holistic approach to managing behavioural issues.
- Medication, first aid and CPI trained (non-violent crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques). I collaborate closely with parents, therapists, educators, care planners and often emergency services to deliver person-centred support plans and create up-to-date risk assessments and reviews.
- Motor business insurance which allows me to drive students to attend activities within the community.
Seamstress & Designer
Liberty Skeets
Sheffield
05.2023 - 01.2026
- Freelance seamstress/designer, working for my brand 'Liberty Skeets' offering commissions, alterations and collaborations with other textile artists
- Costume based clothing used for performances, events, festivals and photoshoots - durable and elegant designs crafted to a high specification
- Skilled in pattern drafting and tailoring
Retail Assistant
My Fabric Place
Beeston - Nottingham
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Operated an extremely busy, well-established fabric and haberdashery shop independently. I was responsible for providing expert guidance on fabrics and supplies for soft furnishings, curtains and dress-making projects. As a keyholder, I was entrusted with building security and daily cash reconciliation, as well as general reputation of the company. I also took basic private alteration commissions over the desk.
Farm Hand
Organigrow
Lismore
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Construction of large-scale commercial chicken runs on 90 acre farm
- Maintained all pre-existing structural elements of the farm with the use of wide range of power and hand tools
- Working at heights with wood, steel and other heavy duty materials to build structures under time constraints
- Responsible for weekly animal welfare checks, collection of eggs and maintaining all pre-existing structural elements of the farm
Activity Instructor
Holme Pierrepont Country Park, National Watersports Centre
Nottingham
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Responsible for leading activity sessions including SkyTrail high ropes, paddle boarding, lifeguarding, kayaking, children's holiday clubs, open water swimming
- Worked alongside the NHS under a new experimental incentive, exploring the use of outdoor group activity as a means of helping those suffering with mental health issues
- Responsible for the safety and welfare of all customers on the water and participating in activities at all times.
- Obtained open-water lifeguard qualification
Operations Manager
Veload
Nottingham
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Co-owner of independent cargo cycle courier company, facilitating delivery needs of small independent businesses across Nottingham and championing sustainable logistics in a city environment
- Securing and maintaining client contracts, delivering training to clients for our online delivery database, daily scheduling of fleet and all company logistics, acting as point of contact for all staff and clients
- Managing and maintaining company's online presence via social media platforms and blog
- Responsible for the physical delivery of goods in a 12 mile radius from central Nottingham.
Events Coordinator & Administrative Assistant
The French Wine Project
09.2018 - 05.2020
- Arranging invoices and fulfilling orders for clients via our online catalogue, as well as liaising with warehouses and freight companies
- Securing new clients via extensive product knowledge
- Organising and delivering tastings with potential new clients and promoting private leisure tastings which focused on target groups such as businessmen/women and private restaurant/hotel clubs
- I secured venues and equipment, arranged logistics and assisted my manager in delivering professional tastings to a high specification.
Reception Supervisor
Hotel Du Vin
Royal Tunbridge Wells
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Front of house role at four star National Heritage building, tasked with managing the administration of all guests within the hotel and acting as an ambassador for the front of house team
- Processing guest bookings on online platform Opera, allocating rooms, responding to guest praise and complaints, processing payments and the handling of sensitive information
- Ensuring I was aware of all activity within the hotel at any given time and anticipating guests needs, often through liaising with other hotel departments
- Tasked with training new staff and maintaining high standards for exceptional guest experiences.
Assistant Manager / Events Hostess
Brisket & Barrel Restaurant
09.2018 - 07.2019
Teaching Assistant
Dunkirk Primary School
Nottingham
01.2015 - 05.2015
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English with History
University of Nottingham
Nottingham, NottinghamExtended Diploma - Fashion & Textiles
Nottingham College
Timeline
Residential Support Worker
Ruskin Mill Trust - Freeman College
06.2025 - Current
Retail Assistant
My Fabric Place
03.2024 - 08.2024
Seamstress & Designer
Liberty Skeets
05.2023 - 01.2026
Farm Hand
Organigrow
05.2023 - 11.2023
Activity Instructor
Holme Pierrepont Country Park, National Watersports Centre
03.2022 - 08.2022
Operations Manager
Veload
03.2020 - 01.2021
Reception Supervisor
Hotel Du Vin
08.2019 - 01.2020
Events Coordinator & Administrative Assistant
The French Wine Project
09.2018 - 05.2020
Assistant Manager / Events Hostess
Brisket & Barrel Restaurant
09.2018 - 07.2019
Teaching Assistant
Dunkirk Primary School
01.2015 - 05.2015
Extended Diploma - Fashion & Textiles
Nottingham College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English with History
University of Nottingham