Iona Bathurst

Working as a freelance set design assistant on fashion editorials and music videos. I have assisted Alice Jacobs and Georgia Currell.

I currently work as a part-time Gallery Assistant at Incubator, a contemporary gallery dedicated to supporting emerging artists. I serve as a key point of contact for visitors, assist the close-knit team with daily operations, and am proficient in ArtLogic for managing gallery systems and client records.

Personal Assistant to the CEO of Designers Guild and Head of HR, delivering high-level administrative support in a fast-paced environment. Highly organised and detail-oriented, skilled in managing complex schedules, travel coordination, and confidential information.

Proficient in Mertex, with strong expertise in handling UK and French invoices and expenses efficiently. Known for anticipating needs, solving problems proactively, and managing multiple priorities with discretion and accuracy.

I worked at a Fashion PR company for three months as an intern. My role included checking and creating press clippings of all coverage across press and online articles. I created and edited spreadsheets to present complex data using Microsoft Excel. I prepared professional high-quality presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel spreadsheets. I ran errands to meet the immediate needs of clients and the company. I completed assigned work within deadlines and to exact company standards.

I was a summer intern at an interior design company, Nest Design. I spent time researching fabrics, carried out stock checks and compiled data in Excel. I also carried out ad hoc tasks for the team. This experience gave me an insight into interior design and enhanced my technical skills and knowledge of fabric companies.

I assisted in the lead-up to a show, 'Fragments,' at Bernard Shapero Rare Books. I Invigilated in the gallery while the show was running. I worked flexibly to meet the additional hours required for exhibition previews and private viewings. This experience gave me insight and experience in the art world and exhibition process.

For two consecutive years, I worked in the debentures restaurant The Renshaw at The Wimbledon Championships, serving high net-worth clients under pressure in a fast-paced environment. I worked well as part of a team, always with a positive attitude and friendly manner. I was able to adapt to different roles when needed and always maintained an excellent level of service in the busy and demanding restaurant environment.