Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Digital Storytelling for Civic Engagement with UnTold and DigiTales March 2017
Facilitator Training Workshop at Salvation Army May 2017-July 2017
References
Timeline
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Karolina Stonkiene

London

Summary

Experienced Technical Associate with strong problem-solving and inventory management skills, along with a ability to adapt to diverse challenges. Skilful at managing resources, coordinating workshop spaces, collaborating with technical teams and academics, and introducing innovative technical approaches. Has strong self-motivation and communication abilities. Demonstrates cross-disciplinary technical expertise and a solid understanding of health and safety regulations, including COSHH. Committed to leveraging these skills to achieve organisational goals and enhance operational efficiency. The responsibilities outlined reflect expertise in improving student experiences, ensuring compliance, and supporting academic activities with a focus on industry standards and best practices.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Technical Associate Visual Imaging

University of East London
London, England
10.2022 - Current
  • Manage visual imaging facilities (Photography studios, darkroom, Risography and publication lab).
  • Daily workshop management and maintenance, calibration, chemical preparation.
  • Deliver technical workshops, inductions, demonstrations, resource and new workshop development.
  • Schedule workshops and resources via SISO and Microsoft Calendar and CELCAT.
  • Liaise with academics, suppliers, contractors, and service providers.
  • Oversee health and safety compliance across all facilities.
  • Provide technical project support to students and staff.
  • Assist in space design, studio upgrades, and event setup.

Equipment Store Technician

University of East London
London
09.2020 - 09.2022

Providing a high standard of service delivery for academics, students and external clients through the effective operation of the equipment store and facility booking system.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining equipment store
  • Monitoring and tracking of equipment store loans using SISO booking system
  • Maintaining accurate inventory controls and records
  • Liaison with equipment suppliers and manufacturers with regard to provision, use, maintenance and repair of equipment
  • Advising on specification of equipment to support learning requirements and engage in procurement.

Fashion technician assistant

University of East London
London
11.2021 - 04.2022
  • Maintaining fashion studio
  • Monitoring fabric shop and students orders from E-store
  • Liaising with external suppliers and engineers for replenishment and machines maintenance
  • Supporting fashion technician and academics during workshops

Photographer, videographer

Self-Employed
London
01.2011 - 04.2022

Portrait, events and lifestyle photographer-videographer. Working with commissioned projects, collaboration, as well as self initiated projects.

• Customer service

  • Equipment maintenance and management
  • Digital and Analog Photography

• Videography

• Image Editing and postproduction

Contact lens manager | Optical advisor

Specsavers Opticians
London
02.2009 - 08.2012

Responsible for running a contact lens department whilst adhering to company policies and procedures.Maintaining high standards of service was a given, which included the following:

• Day to day management of staff

• Attending operational meetings

• Holding daily staff briefings and training

• Ensuring customer reports and Direct Debits run smoothly

• Dispensing spectacles

• Complex situation management

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

University of East London
London
09.2015 - 06.2018

BTEC - Photography

Greenwich Community College
London
09.2010 - 06.2011

Skills

  • Self-motivation
  • Communication skills
  • problem solving
  • Knowledge of Health and safety, COSHH
  • Cross-disciplinary technical proficiency
  • Resourcefulness
  • Inventory management

Languages

English
Fluent
Lithuanian
Native
Russian
Upper intermediate

Digital Storytelling for Civic Engagement with UnTold and DigiTales March 2017

This role required me to participate in a thorough Facilitator Training Workshop in preparation for working with young people from Braintree Foyer (Salvation Army homeless accommodation). I was required to have knowledge of film editing software, voice recording software and photography as well as collaborative, leadership and empathy skills.

Facilitator Training Workshop at Salvation Army May 2017-July 2017

Facilitating a workshop for young homeless people at The Salvation Army offering valuable support, focusing on the life skills, and mental health.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Technical Associate Visual Imaging

University of East London
10.2022 - Current

Fashion technician assistant

University of East London
11.2021 - 04.2022

Equipment Store Technician

University of East London
09.2020 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

University of East London
09.2015 - 06.2018

Photographer, videographer

Self-Employed
01.2011 - 04.2022

BTEC - Photography

Greenwich Community College
09.2010 - 06.2011

Contact lens manager | Optical advisor

Specsavers Opticians
02.2009 - 08.2012
Karolina Stonkiene