Mo Lilliott
Wirral,Merseyside
Summary
A knowledgeable individual with a wide range of experience wanting to further my museum career.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Visitor Assistant-Walker Art Gallery
National Museums Liverpool
2016.10 - Current
- Designed, planned & delivered craft workshops as part of learning & participation agenda with adults/family groups
- Project delivery of outreach programme of craft workshops in schools
- Provides excellent visitor service experience, from providing a welcome, information about collections and support to enable all visitors to get the most from their experience
Specialist Study Skills Tutor and Mentor
Clearlinks Support Ltd
2006.01 - Current
- To provide individual specialist support for students in higher education in accordance with diagnostics and assessments to manage the impact of a condition, impairment or specific learning difference on the student's academic experience.
- To provide an adapted mentoring approach to accommodate different learning styles. To support students to identify problems impeding academic achievement and become independent learners.
- All supported with robust record keeping in accordance with DSA/ QAG guidelines. I am also a member of The Dyslexia Guild.
Guest Lecturer
Liverpool Hope University
2010.03 - 2010.03
- Designed and taught two Master Classes to help Art and Design students in FE with developing skills in writing about their own work
- Encouraged students to develop skills in reflection, critical thinking and analysis
- This not only helped them to achieve a place in HE, but also to be more successful in their art history studies.
Technical Demonstrator
Liverpool Hope University
2002.09 - 2009.05
- Demonstrated and taught art and design processes and techniques to degree level students in both textiles and ceramic subject areas.
- Worked with large groups of students as well as with individuals.
- Ordered materials for the department, organised and prepared the workshop and maintained and operated machinery.
Workshop Leader
Aim Higher/ Liverpool WAC at Liverpool Hope
Liverpool
2007.07 - 2007.01
- Designed, developed and delivered a programme of workshops aimed at widening participation in higher education to groups of approximately 30 children aged from 13 - 15 in art and design subjects.
Gallery Assistant
Bluecoat Display Centre
Liverpool
2000.10 - 2001.10
- Welcomed gallery visitors, offering advice on current exhibitions and facilities.
- Maintained excellent knowledge of current exhibitions to offer helpful customer advice.
- Received, unpacked and inventoried artwork shipments. Liased with artists.
- Priced up artwork and catalogued sales to enable gallery performance monitoring.
- Arranged and constructed gallery exhibits to deliver engaging experiences.
- Remained vigilant to provide high security protection against damage or theft.
Outreach Worker (Arts)
The Venus Centre, Bootle
Liverpool
2000.06 - 2001.09
- Identified young people at risk, established relationships with them and encouraged them to join activities run by the centre.
- Planned and ran art workshops and weekly activities for teen girls in the community to improve and develop social, emotional practical skills to help develop confidence and independence
- Worked with partner agencies and developed relationships with services to ensure an holistic approach to their support
Ceramics Technician
University of Wales, Cardiff
1998.09 - 2000.06
- Gave guidance on and demonstrated making techniques to degree students.
- Performed technical duties to ensure efficient and safe operation of studio equipment and kilns; provided instruction to students and teachers on the safe use of studio equipment and operated a wide variety of specialised equipment.
Education
NVQ Level 5 - Supporting Adults With SEN
Dyslexia Action Training
2020.09 - 2023.06
M.A - Arts: Ceramics.
University of Wales
Cardiff 1998.09 - 2000.06
Bachelor of Design - Craft Design
Liverpool University
Liverpool 1995.09 - 1998.06
Languages
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
Certification
I am a member of Dyslexia Action Guild, which means that I am a qualified specialist SEN tutor Interests: I am a member of Museums Association and I love to visit all art galleries and museums and learn about their collections. This satisfies my lifelong interest and practice in art and design of all types. I am also a member of Museums Association and plan to study an AMA soon. I research my family history extensively and like to read about history in general, particularly the history of Liverpool. I enjoy walking and cycling and going out with my daughters and my friends.
Timeline
NVQ Level 5 - Supporting Adults With SEN
Dyslexia Action Training
2020.09 - 2023.06
Visitor Assistant-Walker Art Gallery
National Museums Liverpool
2016.10 - Current
Guest Lecturer
Liverpool Hope University
2010.03 - 2010.03
Workshop Leader
Aim Higher/ Liverpool WAC at Liverpool Hope
2007.07 - 2007.01
Specialist Study Skills Tutor and Mentor
Clearlinks Support Ltd
2006.01 - Current
Technical Demonstrator
Liverpool Hope University
2002.09 - 2009.05
Gallery Assistant
Bluecoat Display Centre
2000.10 - 2001.10
Outreach Worker (Arts)
The Venus Centre, Bootle
2000.06 - 2001.09
Ceramics Technician
University of Wales, Cardiff
1998.09 - 2000.06
M.A - Arts: Ceramics.
University of Wales
1998.09 - 2000.06
Bachelor of Design - Craft Design
Liverpool University
1995.09 - 1998.06