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Oz COSTELLO

York

Summary

Strong communication skills through independent selling at art markets and from volunteering with the charity Woodcraft Folk, with a passion in aiding these creative, community spaces. As a collaborative artist, I explore character and storytelling through a variety of mediums in illustration and animation. My primary focus is illustrative design, creating graphic and eye-catching artworks, often inspired by my connections to the queer community. I also have a proficiency for puppetry and stop motion, being able to bring characters to life through animation.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Art Market Seller

Self Employed
London
01.2025 - Current
  • Demonstrated self made art products for potential buyers, promoting sales through customer service interactions.
  • Handled physical and digital cash transactions through stall sales.
  • Prepared a variety of products, while keeping organised stock and upkeeping a clear visual display.
  • Personal artistic branding through consistent packaging and business cards with each sale.

Volunteer youth worker

Woodcraft Folk
London
09.2019 - Current
  • Held an elected DF Committee role for two years, taking part in meetings, organisation and policies.
  • Trained in mediation to provided support to aid in the mental well-being of young people.
  • Encouraged open communication by creating platforms for discussions on sensitive topics among marginalised communities, such as neurodivergent and LGBT+ youths.
  • Organised and ran a wide range of creative arts workshops for groups of up to 30 young people at a time.
  • Planned programme for social, camping events for up to 180 young people, including selecting themes, arranging workshops and outsourcing equipment.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Illustration Animation

Kingston University
Kingston upon Thames
09.2022 - 06.2025

Foundation Degree in Arts - Film and Animation

University of the Arts London
London, England
10.2020 - 06.2021

A-Levels - Art, English Literature, Film Studies

Sydenham Forest Hill Sixth Form
London
09.2018 - 09.2020

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Communication
  • Cash handling
  • Stock taking
  • Mediation and support
  • Creativity
  • Visual presentation
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation
  • Customer engagement
  • Digital marketing
  • Social media advertising
  • Creative merchandising
  • Branding
  • Adaptability

Timeline

Art Market Seller

Self Employed
01.2025 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Illustration Animation

Kingston University
09.2022 - 06.2025

Foundation Degree in Arts - Film and Animation

University of the Arts London
10.2020 - 06.2021

Volunteer youth worker

Woodcraft Folk
09.2019 - Current

A-Levels - Art, English Literature, Film Studies

Sydenham Forest Hill Sixth Form
09.2018 - 09.2020
Oz COSTELLO