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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
Sandra Taylor