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
2025.07 - 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
2022.07 - 2024.07
- 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
2022.03 - 2022.06
- 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 2018.09 - 2020.07
GCSEs - English Literature
Kesteven and Sleaford High School
Sleaford, Lincolnshire 2018.09 - 2020.07
GCSEs - Mathematics
Kesteven and Sleaford High School
Sleaford, Lincolnshire 2018.09 - 2020.07
GCSEs - Fine Art
Kesteven and Sleaford Joint Sixth Form
Sleaford, Lincolnshire 2018.09 - 2020.07
GCSEs - Music
Kesteven and Sleaford High School
Sleaford, Lincolnshire 2018.09 - 2020.07
A-Levels - English Language
Sleaford Joint Sixth Form
Sleaford, Lincolnshire 2020.09 - 2022.07
RSL Level 3 - Diploma for Music Practitioners (Performing) (Double)
Sleaford Joint Sixth Form
Sleaford, Lincolnshire 2020.09 - 2022.07
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of Lincoln
Lincoln 2022.09 - 2025.06
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
2025.07 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of Lincoln
2022.09 - 2025.06
Entrepreneur
Depeop
2022.07 - 2024.07
Front of house waiter
Woodland Waters Bar and Restaurant
2022.03 - 2022.06
A-Levels - English Language
Sleaford Joint Sixth Form
2020.09 - 2022.07
RSL Level 3 - Diploma for Music Practitioners (Performing) (Double)
Sleaford Joint Sixth Form
2020.09 - 2022.07
GCSEs - English Language
Sleaford and Kesteven High School
2018.09 - 2020.07
GCSEs - English Literature
Kesteven and Sleaford High School
2018.09 - 2020.07
GCSEs - Mathematics
Kesteven and Sleaford High School
2018.09 - 2020.07
GCSEs - Fine Art
Kesteven and Sleaford Joint Sixth Form
2018.09 - 2020.07
GCSEs - Music
Kesteven and Sleaford High School
2018.09 - 2020.07