ROSIE SELINA GREGORY

 

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 24th September 1983
Address: Manor Farm House, Potterne, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 5PR
Mobile: 077 23 09 23 64
email: rosie_gregory@hotmail.com
website: www.rosiegregory.co.uk

University: Loughborough University, Loughborough, Leicestershire. LE11 3TU

I recently graduated from Loughborough University with a BA (HONS) in Multimedia Textiles.   Throughout this course I have continually developed and refined my studio practice in conjunction with my presentation and professional skills.

I consider myself ambitious, hard working, determined, trustworthy, and responsible.  I enjoy an excellent rapport with peers, university staff and clients.

University: Loughborough University                                                                                                                                                     2003-2006
Course of Study: BA (HONS)
Multimedia Textiles                                                                                                            Passed with Second Class Honours, Upper Division

During my time at Loughborough University I was able to commit myself to developing a number of different skills.  As the course was almost entirely self directed this required a high level of self-motivation and the ability to meet deadlines.  Predominantly consisting of studio practice the course has enabled me to progress creatively, yet at the same time encourage the development of other key skills.  As a result I have also worked in a team environment, developed presentation skills, refined my professional skills and contextualized my future position in a constantly changing field.

Foundation Course: Wiltshire College, Trowbridge 2002-2003
Course of Study: Foundation Studies
Art and Design                                                                                                                                                                               Passed with MERIT

School: The Godolphin School, Salisbury 1997-2002
Course of Study: A Level
Art                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      A
Design Technology                                                                                                                                                                                                       C
Art History                                                                                                                                                                                                                        D

Shop assistant - Joan Pressley Hats, Devizes                                                                                                                                   2002-2005
For three years during the summer holidays I have worked in this very well known hat shop, mending, designing and altering hats and headpieces for weddings. This experience has developed my colour and compositional skills, enabling me to adapt to new materials and apply original ideas.  A large part of my time was also spent dealing directly with the customers, advising on and meeting their needs.

Kitchen assistant - George & Dragon, Rowde, Devizes                                                                                                                   2002-2003
Whilst studying for my Art foundation I worked along side the Sous-chef in this Award-winning fish restaurant, preparing starters, puddings and certain main courses.  This taught me how to work efficiently and to play my part of a team under the pressure of a kitchen environment.

Stylist Assistant - Homes and Gardens, Bed shoot                                                                                                                          08/06/2005
I spent a day with Lisa Brown a freelance stylist assisting a bed shoot. It was situated in Street Studios in London. I helped set up the beds and ensured the bed linen was ironed and clean.  It was a hard days work and valuable experience.

Showroom Assistant - Watts of Westminster, Chelsea Harbour                                                                                                  27/06/2005
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      - 08/07/2005
I worked for Watts of Westminster ecclesiastical furnishers for two weeks. I manned the showroom at Chelsea Harbour whilst a member of staff was on holiday.  I had to serve customers who were mainly interiors designers, advice and help with their decisions and supply them with cuttings.  I had to answer the phone and deal with any customer queries and take orders.  I was able to understand the fabrics and wallpapers and got to know the designs quite well.  Watts have a vast collection of beautiful fabrics, I found my time there inspirational and I learnt a great deal of not only administration skills but also the process of design for interiors and the actual fabrics themselves.

Returns- Happy Magazine                                                                                                                                                                        20/07/2005
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      - 22/07/2005
I worked at the Happy Magazine a new fashion/shopping magazine in London; I was working in the returns department returning clothes that had been used on shoots for the magazine.  I was able to learn how a magazine worked and talk to some of the stylists and editors.  By being responsible for the returning of clothes I learnt many PRs for various fashion retail companies.  It was a busy and interesting week.

Assistant – Siggi Millinary                                                                                                                                                                       25/07/2005
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      -29/07/2005
Siggi is a milliner I have always loved his hats are beautiful and have inspired me enormously.  I was fortunate enough to spend a week in his shop working with his staff and learning the skills and techniques used in millenary.  I made a head piece trimmed a hat and made trimmings for a particular modal hat. It was a fantastic week and I learnt a huge amount.

Achievements

New Designers Brintons Collective Award
I was included in this award to Loughbrough University’s Textile graduates for the best stand at the exhibition.

Duke of Edinburgh Award – Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards.

The Gold is one of my proudest achievements. I developed valuable leadership skills and learnt how to be a team player. I learnt how to manage my time efficiently and to work under pressure.  I had to mix and communicate with people of all ages and from all walks of life.  I also had to endure great physical pressure. I believe all these things show my determination and perseverance in completing difficult or challenging tasks. 

Senior 3D Art Prize
This prize was awarded to me at the end of my final year at Godolphin School.  It was awarded for outstanding work and commitment to Art.

Hold a full UK driving licence, no points

Exhibitions

BIAS Exhibition – Loughborough University 9-13 June
This group exhibition showcased my degree show collection.

BIAS Exhibition – London, 152 Brick Lane 22-26 June
The show from Loughborough moved to London.

New Designers – Business Design Centre, Islington 28 June - 2 July
I was selected by my university to exhibit at New Designers - the foremost event in graduate design

 

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