Fola Ibidokun
Balbriggan
Summary
A budding textile and fibre artist blending creativity and technical expertise in craft. Proficient in knitting, crocheting, braiding, weaving, felting, embroidery, manipulation and mixed media to create intricate, thought-provoking artworks. The portfolio explores themes of identity, nature, and cultural diversity. Dedicated to fostering community engagement through workshops and collaborative projects, with a relentless pursuit of innovation and a deep appreciation for the tactile and visual possibilities in fibre and textile.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Church Volunteer
Swords Baptist Church
Kinsealy
11.2022 - Current
- Coordinated special events like Vacation Bible School
- Greeted guests and provided directions
- Taught Sunday school classes.
Hedge Fund Accountant
Caceis Fastnet Ireland
Dublin
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Improved NAV calculations
- Documented transactions
- Reconciled accounts
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls.
Volunteer
Balbriggan Tidy Town
Balbriggan
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Led volunteer teams for park clean-ups
- Hosted monthly meetings
- Collaborated with local organisations
- Maintained clean facilities.
Hedge Fund Accountant
Bank Of New York Mellon
Dublin
08.2013 - 03.2017
- Managed financial reporting
- Ensured accurate portfolio reconciliation
- Analysed financial data
- Implemented internal controls
- Provided strategic insights.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
National College of Art and Design
06.2024
Associate of Arts -
Colaiste Dhulaigh College of Further Education
06.2020
Skills
- Traditional Mediums: Acrylic, pen, ink, charcoal, markers, coloured pencil, watercolour, oil pastel
- Digital Tools: Procreate, Canvas, Adobe Creative Suite
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Originality and Creativity
- Graphics Creation
- Sketching and Modeling
Accomplishments
Dhulaighemphasisingndraising event.
2023, Commissioned to create poster design for Social Justice Week by NUI Maynooth.
2024, Mentored 4 pupils from Balrothery National School on paper manipulation techniques.
Zip
K32 AE68
City
Balbriggan
Timeline
Church Volunteer
Swords Baptist Church
11.2022 - Current
Hedge Fund Accountant
Caceis Fastnet Ireland
09.2017 - 04.2019
Volunteer
Balbriggan Tidy Town
05.2015 - 08.2017
Hedge Fund Accountant
Bank Of New York Mellon
08.2013 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Arts -
National College of Art and Design
Associate of Arts -
Colaiste Dhulaigh College of Further Education
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