Gabriella Sky Mans
Nantwhich,Cheshire
Summary
Aspiring South African artist, tenacious and dedicated to my work with a strong, enthusiastic mind for creative interpretations of different, and difficult subject matters. Well versed in many painting mediums, including acrylics, gouache and oils, and in many other mediums and techniques including sculpture, clay, printing techniques, digital art and photography, as well as knitting, crochet and sewing.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Product photographer
Tough Tech
Whitchurch, Shropshire
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Performed retouching and colour correction in Adobe Lightroom for optimal results.
- Accurately assessed photoshoot requirements, materials and conditions to determine appropriate equipment selection.
- Resized photographs for use on social media platforms and websites.
- Applied digital styling techniques to enhance photo colour and quality, editing to align with brand guidelines.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Art and Design Foundation
Shrewsbury Colleges Group
Shrewsbury, Shropshire 09.2023 -
A-Levels - English Literature, Biology, Art, Photography
Sir Johns Talbot
Whitchurch, Shropshire 09.2021 - 07.2023
GCSEs - English Language, Maths
Sir Johns Talbot
Whitchurch, Shropshire 12.2021 - 12.2021
Skills
- Digital photography
- Art and design
- Black and white dark rooms
- Photographic storytelling
- Product photography and editing
- Leadership skills gained through being a Patrol Leader in my scout group, leading my patrol through activities such as cooking, knotting, first-aid and sailing, as well as leading them through competitions testing the skills that I have taught them
- I work well in a team, having been apart of large scale magic shows in South Africa with the College of Magic
- Listening skills gained through being an assistant patrol leader, taking information from my patrol leader, and passing it on to the rest of the patrol to quickly and effectively carry out tasks
Languages
English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Intermediate
Accomplishments
- Received an unconditional offer to York St Johns University
- Became the youngest Patrol Leader at 2nd Plumstead sea scouts during the Covid-19 lockdown, leading online activities and organising small activities safely. I have also organised sailing days for my patrol, as well as joint sailing days with another Scout troop.
- Volunteered for soup kitchens, preparing food for children from challenging backgrounds and collecting and giving out easter eggs for the people at our local South African old age homes
- Ran drives to raise money and food for the SPCA ( Society for the prevention of cruelty to animals)
Timeline
Diploma of Higher Education - Art and Design Foundation
Shrewsbury Colleges Group
09.2023 -
Product photographer
Tough Tech
04.2022 - 05.2022
GCSEs - English Language, Maths
Sir Johns Talbot
12.2021 - 12.2021
A-Levels - English Literature, Biology, Art, Photography
Sir Johns Talbot
09.2021 - 07.2023
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