Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
LANGUAGES
Affiliations
Creative Projects
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Isabella Wilken

Norwich,Norfolk

Summary

A highly skilled professional with expertise in creative problem-solving, event planning and coordination, and effective communication. Demonstrates exceptional public speaking and presentation abilities, coupled with strong organisational skills and reliability. Known for meticulous attention to detail and a well-rounded subject knowledge of folklore within the context of Fine Art, complemented by proficiency in academic writing. Committed to leveraging these skills to contribute meaningfully to a role that will encourage and foster professional growth.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Resident Fellow

Wymondham College
Wymondham
09.2025 - 03.2026
  • Assist in providing academic support for boarding students.
  • Support emotional wellbeing initiatives for residents by organising after-school and weekend activities to encourage socialising and expressing creativity.
  • Assist in art department twice weekly and prepare materials for lessons.

Operations Partner

John Lewis
Norwich
10.2024 - 12.2024
  • Transported and organised new stock while managing administrative duties, including ticketing and customer engagement to enhance shopping experience.

Sales Assistant

The Little Blue Company
Norwich
12.2022 - 03.2023
  • Responsible for opening and closing, greeting and serving customers, creating window displays, cash handling, stock replenishment and general housekeeping.
  • Unpacked and organised new stock deliveries.

FOH/Barista

Battle Deli
Battle, East Sussex
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Duties included greeting and serving customers, taking orders and memorising specials, clearing tables, making beverages/drinks, food preparation, operating the till, processing transactions and closing duties.

Barista/Sales Assistant

Frankonia the Bread House
Old Town Hastings, East Sussex
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Arrived early to receive baked goods deliveries and organised products neatly on display racks.
  • Memorised product details and allergen information to assist customers accurately.
  • Welcomed customers, prepared beverages, processed payments, and managed opening and closing procedures of bakery.

Sales Assistant

Petal & Post Illustration
St. Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex
11.2018 - 10.2019
  • Assisted in product packaging and shipping processes while overseeing Petal & Post stall operations at local fayres and events, utilising organisational skills and attention to detail.

Childcarer

Mr & Mrs Watson
St. Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • I was a part-time primary carer for Mr & Mrs Watson's one-year-old child in their transition to full-time nursery.

Waitress

Green Fig Catering Company
Battle, East Sussex
07.2017 - 11.2017
  • Responsible for serving canapé, food and beverages at large-scale weddings and formal dining events, ensuring strict dress codes and timings were met.

Volunteer Library Assistant

Hastings Children's Library
Hastings, East Sussex
03.2015 - 09.2015
  • Conducted story-time sessions for children to promote reading habits, such as the Summer Reading Challenge.
  • Organised library resources to ensure the space was accessible and welcoming.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Fine Art

Norwich University of the Arts
Norwich
09.2021 - 06.2024

A-Level -

Bexhill College
Bexhill
09.2016 - 06.2018

GCSEs -

Claverham Community College
Battle
09.2010 - 06.2015

Skills

  • Creative problem-solving
  • Event planning and coordination
  • Effective communication
  • Public speaking and presentation
  • Organisational skills and reliability
  • Attention to detail
  • Subject knowledge of Fine Art
  • Proficient in academic writing

Certification

  • Educator Onboarding Diploma accredited by CPD - 2025
  • First Aid Trained - 2025
  • Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award - 2015

LANGUAGES

German
Intermediate

Affiliations

  • Playing guitar, British folklore, 12th & 13th Century gothic architecture, painting and drawing, lino printing, mask-making, songwriting, camping, museums and galleries.

Creative Projects

Link to film, 'Pagan Yomp': https://vimeo.com/1090058406

In 2024, as part of my final exhibition for my Fine art degree, I created a film wherein I composed the music, directed, created costume/props and edited the piece. Inspired by 'Jack in the Green' which is a pagan procession that takes place every May in Hastings, East Sussex during the transition from spring to summer. It's a personal and nostalgic piece that encapsulates mine and many others upbringing, thus I made sure to include my family and friends to act as the creatures of my own creation: 'Foxman', 'Owlman' and 'Badgerman'.

Timeline

Resident Fellow

Wymondham College
09.2025 - 03.2026

Operations Partner

John Lewis
10.2024 - 12.2024

Sales Assistant

The Little Blue Company
12.2022 - 03.2023

Bachelor's Degree - Fine Art

Norwich University of the Arts
09.2021 - 06.2024

FOH/Barista

Battle Deli
06.2021 - 09.2021

Barista/Sales Assistant

Frankonia the Bread House
03.2021 - 06.2021

Childcarer

Mr & Mrs Watson
05.2019 - 08.2019

Sales Assistant

Petal & Post Illustration
11.2018 - 10.2019

Waitress

Green Fig Catering Company
07.2017 - 11.2017

A-Level -

Bexhill College
09.2016 - 06.2018

Volunteer Library Assistant

Hastings Children's Library
03.2015 - 09.2015

GCSEs -

Claverham Community College
09.2010 - 06.2015
Isabella Wilken