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Loxley Wise

Preston,Lancashire

Summary

My Grandfather's passion for art has been infectious during my upbringing. I have inherited this full-fledged passion for art as well as his involvement in client advisory. My background, therefore, is testament to my suitability for a role within the cultural sector. Assisting Keith Neill in his art advisory has been a valuable experience in understanding the mechanisms of the art market. My current undertaking of a BA in Art History at the Courtauld Institute sees my passion taken to the ultimate level and gives me the perfect groundwork for a job within the Art Market. Coupled with the communicative skills I have garnered from my employment at Boots, the extensive knowledge I have of art, as well as of its market, showcases the compatibility I have for a role within the art market, as well as relevant work experience.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Advisor

Boots UK
Preston, Lancashire
2023.09 - 2025.09
  • Working closely with a team to efficiently contribute to the effective running of the shop.
  • Communicating with customers to understand which products are suited to them, and suggesting products that are tailored to their needs.
  • Dealing with customer complaints.
  • Stacking shelves and working to get products out on the shelf in good time.
  • Locking up the shop at closing time to ensure the team of the shop's security at closed time.

Art Advisory Assistant

Keith Thomas Neill and Errol Neill
  • Assisting in viewing the dockets of auction houses to suggest artworks that may be suitable for the client's tastes.
  • Accompanying Keith Neill to auction houses such as Christie's to inspect the condition of artworks of interest, gaining insight into the qualities of artworks that must be taken into account when purchasing for clientele.
  • Helping to transport artworks of considerable value with care and efficiency.
  • Communicating with conservators to understand the measures taken to care for artworks.
  • I communicated with auction specialists, helping me gain an understanding of how the art market functions.
  • Performing research on specific artworks to track provenance, exhibition histories, and other relevant information.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History of Art

Courtauld Institute of Art
London, ENG
2025 - Current

Certificate of Higher Education - Italian

King's College London
City of london
2025 - Current

A-Levels - History

Runshaw College
Leyland
2023 - 2025

A-Levels - Classical Civilisations

Runshaw College
Leyland
2023 - 2025

A-Levels - English Combined

Runshaw College
Leyland
2023 - 2025

GCSEs - Mathematics

Walton-Le-Dale High School
Preston

GCSEs - History

Walton-Le-Dale High School
Preston

GCSEs - Art and Design

Walton-Le-Dale High School
Preston

GCSEs - French

Walton-Le-Dale High School
Preston

GCSEs - English Language

Walton-Le-Dale High School
Preston

GCSEs - English Literature

Walton-Le-Dale High School
Preston

GCSEs - Combined Science: Trilogy

Walton-Le-Dale High School
Preston

BTECH Level 2 - Tech Award in DIT

Walton-Le-Dale High School
Preston

Skills

  • Customer relationship management
  • Product knowledge
  • Client communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Developing knowledge in a diverse set of periods within the History of Art
  • Understanding of the art market

Interests

  • The Art Market, especially the auction market
  • Film with a more specific interest in 21st century world cinema
  • Pan-African art from the 1960's onwards
  • Ancient Greek sculpture and Vase Painting
  • Collecting Art Books

Timeline

Customer Advisor

Boots UK
2023.09 - 2025.09

Bachelor of Arts - History of Art

Courtauld Institute of Art
2025 - Current

Certificate of Higher Education - Italian

King's College London
2025 - Current

A-Levels - History

Runshaw College
2023 - 2025

A-Levels - Classical Civilisations

Runshaw College
2023 - 2025

A-Levels - English Combined

Runshaw College
2023 - 2025

Art Advisory Assistant

Keith Thomas Neill and Errol Neill

GCSEs - Mathematics

Walton-Le-Dale High School

GCSEs - History

Walton-Le-Dale High School

GCSEs - Art and Design

Walton-Le-Dale High School

GCSEs - French

Walton-Le-Dale High School

GCSEs - English Language

Walton-Le-Dale High School

GCSEs - English Literature

Walton-Le-Dale High School

GCSEs - Combined Science: Trilogy

Walton-Le-Dale High School

BTECH Level 2 - Tech Award in DIT

Walton-Le-Dale High School
Loxley Wise