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
2025.09 - 2026.03
- 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
2024.10 - 2024.12
- 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
2022.12 - 2023.03
- 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
2021.06 - 2021.09
- 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
2021.03 - 2021.06
- 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
2018.11 - 2019.10
- 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
2019.05 - 2019.08
- 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
2017.07 - 2017.11
- 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
2015.03 - 2015.09
- 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 2021.09 - 2024.06
A-Level -
Bexhill College
Bexhill 2016.09 - 2018.06
GCSEs -
Claverham Community College
Battle 2010.09 - 2015.06
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
2025.09 - 2026.03
Operations Partner
John Lewis
2024.10 - 2024.12
Sales Assistant
The Little Blue Company
2022.12 - 2023.03
Bachelor's Degree - Fine Art
Norwich University of the Arts
2021.09 - 2024.06
FOH/Barista
Battle Deli
2021.06 - 2021.09
Barista/Sales Assistant
Frankonia the Bread House
2021.03 - 2021.06
Childcarer
Mr & Mrs Watson
2019.05 - 2019.08
Sales Assistant
Petal & Post Illustration
2018.11 - 2019.10
Waitress
Green Fig Catering Company
2017.07 - 2017.11
A-Level -
Bexhill College
2016.09 - 2018.06
Volunteer Library Assistant
Hastings Children's Library
2015.03 - 2015.09
GCSEs -
Claverham Community College
2010.09 - 2015.06