Sandra Taylor
Drogheda,Co. Louth
Summary
AN EXPERIENCED MENTAL HEALTH NURSE LOOKING TO CHANGE DIRECTION IN EARLY RETIREMENT AND REENGAGE WITH CREATIVE ACTIVITIES. EXPERIENCED WITH VARIOUS ARTS AND CRAFTS. COSTUME ASSISTING EXPERIENCE WITHIN THE THEATRE INVOLVING GARMENT CONSTRUCTION/ADAPTATION AND SOME PATTERN CUTTING KNOWLEDGE. INTERESTED IN SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES AND UPCYCLING.
DEDICATED TO ESTABLISHING A SUPPORTIVE AND ENCOURAGING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WITH GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS .
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Psychiatric registered nurse
St Patricks Mental Health Services
dublin, Ireland
07.2008 - 04.2025
- Provided compassionate care and support for patients suffering from various psychiatric conditions.
- Fostered an atmosphere of trust and support for patients through empathetic communication methods.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art/ Sculpture
University of East London
London 09.1988 - 05.1991
Certificate - Craft Design and Production
Liberties Vocational College
09.1995 - 05.1997
DIPLOMA - FOUNDATION IN ART AND DESIGN
WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE
LONDON 09.1986 - 05.1988
FASHION TECHNOLOGY
JACOB KRAMER COLLEGE OF ART
LEEDS UK 09.1983 - 05.1984
A-Levels - NEEDLEWORK
TOWNFIELD SCHOOL
UK 09.1981 - 06.1983
Skills
- Knowledge of fashion history
- Design collaboration
- Ethical awareness in fashion
- Textile understanding
- Seamstress techniques
- Garment construction
- Pattern cutting
- Sewing machine operation
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE COSTUME AND PROP DESIGN ASSISTANT FOR VARIOUS THEATRE COMPANIES AND ADVERTISING AGENCIES [1994-2022].
MOST RECENTLY AS COSTUME DESIGNER FOR AN TAIN'S PRODUCTION OF LEGACY-STORIES FROM THE CIVIL WAR - NOV 2022 DUNDALK
ESTABLISHED AN ONLINE SHOP WITHIN ETSY MAKING AND SELLING TEXTILE PRODUCTS {TEEPEES, BUNTING ETC} .
Timeline
Psychiatric registered nurse
St Patricks Mental Health Services
07.2008 - 04.2025
Certificate - Craft Design and Production
Liberties Vocational College
09.1995 - 05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art/ Sculpture
University of East London
09.1988 - 05.1991
DIPLOMA - FOUNDATION IN ART AND DESIGN
WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE
09.1986 - 05.1988
FASHION TECHNOLOGY
JACOB KRAMER COLLEGE OF ART
09.1983 - 05.1984
A-Levels - NEEDLEWORK
TOWNFIELD SCHOOL
09.1981 - 06.1983
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