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Oliver Brazier

Steyning,United Kingdom

Summary

An emerging museum professional trained in collection care, archaeological archiving and museum studies. Experienced working within listed buildings and accredited museums, with a deep interest in conservation and a record of excellent customer service skills. A creatively-minded team player who is capable of working flexible hours, performs well under pressure, and is keen to engage with the debates and issues surrounding the sector..

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Castle Guide

Arundel Castle Trustees Ltd.
Arundel, West Sussex
03.2025 - Current
  • Delivering talks and tours on the castle's history, which has been noted in positive feedback from visitors.
  • Engaging in preventative conservation measures to ensure the continued security and survival of the castle and its collections.
  • Managing large groups of visitors, averaging over a thousand a day, using teamwork and personal initiative to ensure that operations run smoothly.

Steward

The Steyning Museum
Steyning, West Sussex
02.2025 - Current
  • Assisting in the instalment of two major exhibitions projects.
  • Handling, transferring and packing historical artefacts in accordance to SPECTRUM standards.
  • Assissting the rationalision project of the archival records.
  • Conducting independant archival research on external and internal requests.
  • Maintaining the MODES Complete collections database.
  • Delivering tours to visitors and participating in community outreach projects.

Assistant Organiser

Shoreham Wordfest
Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex
08.2024 - 04.2025
  • Liaised with writers and academic researchers to invite them to speak at events and promote their work.
  • Assisted in organising both 'Making Waves' Wordfest 2024 and 'Celebrating Shakespeare' 2025 under strict deadlines.
  • Worked alongside a large team of volunteers, maintaining clear channels of communication.
  • Assisted in budget management and event advertising.

Author

Self-Employed
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Conducted independent research into 17th century European social history.
  • Succeeded in completing a 100k word manuscript under set personal deadlines through efficient time management skills.
  • Clear communication and writing skills.

Lifeguard

Steyning Leisure Centre
Steyning, West Sussex
06.2018 - 09.2019
  • Level 2 Award in Pool Lifeguarding, Intervention, Supervision and Rescue.
  • Level 2 Award in Automated External Defibrillator Training.
  • Ensured the health and safety of swimmers by overseeing pool activities and examining equipment.

Education

Master of Arts - Medieval and Early Modern Studies

University of Kent
Canterbury, Kent
09.2022 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Kent
Canterbury, Kent
09.2019 - 07.2022

A-Levels -

Our Lady of Sion School
Worthing, West Sussex
09.2017 - 06.2019

Skills

  • Possesses knowledge, experience and passion for collections care,
    preventative conservation, and art history
  • Trained in handling and cataloguing artefacts, as well as in archaeological archiving
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of presenting information to a wide range of audiences
  • IT literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic databases
  • Works well under pressure
  • Capable of taking initiative and working as a part of a team

Timeline

Castle Guide

Arundel Castle Trustees Ltd.
03.2025 - Current

Steward

The Steyning Museum
02.2025 - Current

Assistant Organiser

Shoreham Wordfest
08.2024 - 04.2025

Author

Self-Employed
01.2024 - 08.2024

Master of Arts - Medieval and Early Modern Studies

University of Kent
09.2022 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Kent
09.2019 - 07.2022

Lifeguard

Steyning Leisure Centre
06.2018 - 09.2019

A-Levels -

Our Lady of Sion School
09.2017 - 06.2019

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