Janet Hall-Bennett

• Design and create collections that are one off pieces and narrative based, around stories/myths and concepts.
• Use gold, platinum and silver, precious/ semi-precious gems.
• An emphasis on ancient techniques such as granulation, filigree and weaving.

• Help innovate ideas and put these into design and marketing literature.
• Bolstered staff morale through effective leadership and communication skills.
• Guided board meetings for informed decision making and involved in business decisions

I have always written. I am currently revising one novel started through the professional Writing Academy. My personal mentor arranged after the course was Paul Kingsnorth. I am also writing a novel based on the Cumbrian lullaby Pais Dinogad contained within the margins of the 6th century heroic poem Y Gododdin.

• Designed and created high end one off artisan perfumes.
• Narrative based around concept and stories or if commission based on the individual's personal story

• Managed appointment schedule whilst maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Enhanced emotional balance through targeted aromatherapy interventions.
• Achieved stress reduction with the use of essential oils and massage techniques.
• Provided holistic wellness advice, promoting healthier lifestyles among clients.

• Headed a small specialist outfit focussing on provision for disadvantaged and special need groups.

• Delivered exceptional outdoor experiences, resulting in repeat business.
• Maintained compliance with industry regulations to avoid any legal issues and awarded highest number of years approved before license renewal.

• Responsibility for maintaining good staff morale across the 2 branch franchise.
• Conducted regular performance appraisals to encourage growth and development.
• Face to face customer advice and sales.

• Developed relationships with donors for successful fundraising campaigns.
• Managed paid staff and volunteers for charities targeting underprivileged and special needs/ learning difficulty groups.

• Researched provenance and story of objects exploring the Tudor period in the southwest of England. Involved art, architecture, gold and silver objects.
• Translated medieval French documents.
• Helped prepare the exhibits and narrative for the exhibition.