Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
References
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Olivia Allen

Grantham,Lincolnshire

Summary

Creative artist with strong initiative and innate interest in learning and developing new skills. Offering a lifetime of understanding in art and design as well as the determination to execute new and unique ideas. Innovative and strategic leader as well as a secure team member, successfully operating in calm to chaotic environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Entrepreneur

Etsy
Grantham, Lincolnshire
07.2025 - Current
  • Building a more professional business that reflects my own style and aesthetic
  • Learning to make wise investments for the benefit of my company
  • Using the platform to demonstrate my talents and earn from it

Entrepreneur

Depeop
Grantham, Lincolnshire
07.2022 - 07.2024
  • Designed and created my own products for sale
  • Packaged my art to reflect my business and ensure a positive customer experience
  • Used social media to market my products and reach a wider audience
  • Learnt how to earn a profit from a small business

Front of house waiter

Woodland Waters Bar and Restaurant
Grantham, Lincolnshire
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Ensured a positive and friendly atmosphere
  • Handled complaints effectively
  • Maintained cleanliness of dining area to uphold high standards of hygiene
  • worked time efficiently to ensure the public's needs were met quickly and effectively
  • Worked effectively in a team as well as using initiative to complete tasks independently


Education

GCSEs - English Language

Sleaford and Kesteven High School
Sleaford, Lincolnshire
09.2018 - 07.2020

GCSEs - English Literature

Kesteven and Sleaford High School
Sleaford, Lincolnshire
09.2018 - 07.2020

GCSEs - Mathematics

Kesteven and Sleaford High School
Sleaford, Lincolnshire
09.2018 - 07.2020

GCSEs - Fine Art

Kesteven and Sleaford Joint Sixth Form
Sleaford, Lincolnshire
09.2018 - 07.2020

GCSEs - Music

Kesteven and Sleaford High School
Sleaford, Lincolnshire
09.2018 - 07.2020

A-Levels - English Language

Sleaford Joint Sixth Form
Sleaford, Lincolnshire
09.2020 - 07.2022

RSL Level 3 - Diploma for Music Practitioners (Performing) (Double)

Sleaford Joint Sixth Form
Sleaford, Lincolnshire
09.2020 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Music

University of Lincoln
Lincoln
09.2022 - 06.2025

Skills


  • Brand packaging- reflecting the feeling of my business
  • Networking strategy- getting music gigs via communication with local companies and events
  • Market research- learning about the cost and customer preferences of items I create and sell
  • Innovative thinking- developing art and music that is unique
  • Product design- thoughtfully drawing up ideas before execution, using Pro-create and traditional materials
  • Team collaboration- leading and being a part of different musical ensembles, working as a group to develop an idea
  • Communication across different groups- volunteered at a Pre-school, caring for and helping to develop the education of children; created music workshops to perform at a primary and secondary school

Languages

English
Native

Accomplishments

11 years of dance experience, performing and being examined in Tap and Ballet (including Pointe Work)

Affiliations

Several years of Scouting experience, working with members from a variety of age groups and backgrounds and developing important life skills.

I have a passion for all arts, teaching myself a variety of skills including: painting, drawing, jewellery making, textiles, doll making, drumming, recording and producing, performing as a musician, hairdressing and dance

Certification

Trinity College London

Grade 8 Drums

Certificate in Graded Examination in Rock and Pop

Merit


Trinity college London

Lincolnshire One Venues Young People's Programme

Arts Award Discover


Multiple awards in Ballet and Tap with the highest being:

Level 2 Award in Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 4

Imperial Classical Ballet

distinction

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Entrepreneur

Etsy
07.2025 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Music

University of Lincoln
09.2022 - 06.2025

Entrepreneur

Depeop
07.2022 - 07.2024

Front of house waiter

Woodland Waters Bar and Restaurant
03.2022 - 06.2022

A-Levels - English Language

Sleaford Joint Sixth Form
09.2020 - 07.2022

RSL Level 3 - Diploma for Music Practitioners (Performing) (Double)

Sleaford Joint Sixth Form
09.2020 - 07.2022

GCSEs - English Language

Sleaford and Kesteven High School
09.2018 - 07.2020

GCSEs - English Literature

Kesteven and Sleaford High School
09.2018 - 07.2020

GCSEs - Mathematics

Kesteven and Sleaford High School
09.2018 - 07.2020

GCSEs - Fine Art

Kesteven and Sleaford Joint Sixth Form
09.2018 - 07.2020

GCSEs - Music

Kesteven and Sleaford High School
09.2018 - 07.2020

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