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Curriculum Vitae

Patricia Joy Chamberlain

Address: 70 Earlsdon Avenue South, Coventry

Email: patriciajoy.chamberlain@gmail.com Tel: 07858039689

Portfolio link:  www.see-saw-art.org

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PROFILE

Currently studying for a masters in painting at Coventry University and looking for opportunities in Community art projects or Art residencies. I am in the process of building up the assistance needed to apply for grant funding to develop my project with a homeless community art group in Coventry. Have a positive attitude about my future and confidence in my painting abilities and organisational skills. A very innovative and efficient individual able to work under pressure and deliver complete projects as evidenced by my work in Palestine. A viable candidate for project management, reliable and possess a strong determination to move projects to completion.

 

KEY SKILLS AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

  • Printing specialising in hard ground etching

  • Seven years of oil glaze research

  • Works to health and safety standards COSHH

  • Excellent verbal communication skills

  • Excellent written skills

  • Possess great presentation skills

  • Time management is excellent

  • Able to work in a team

  • Possess excellent leadership qualities gained through various roles undertaken in the arts sector

  • Proficient in Photoshop and Microsoft Office suite such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel

 

 EDUCATION

 MA Painting                                             Coventry University                                  Sept 2021 - Sep 2022

Predicted Grade:  Distinction

Modules:  Collaboration in Practice, Global Professional Development, Professional Context, Final Project Plan Painting Specialism 1 and 2.

 

BA Fine Art (Hons)                                 Coventry University                                    Sept 2006 - July 2009

Grade: First Class

Modules Covered: Creative Business, Academic Writing, Academic Writing

Won the Sutton Trust Prize for promising students in 2008

 

Foundation in Art and Design              Coventry University                                     Sept 2005 - Sep 2006

Grade: Distinction

 

GCSE                                                      Henley College                                         Sept 1972 - July 1973

A level English Language and Literature Grade C

 

GCSE                                                      Lyng Hall School for girls                          Sept 1967- July 1972 Eight CSE’s Grades Including English and Maths

 

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Site Manager and Gallery Assistant       Herbert Art Gallery, Coventry                     June 2008 - June 2010      

  • Front of House advisor

  • Invigilation

  • Delivery of information

  • Customer care

  • Protection of exhibits re: monitoring specific gravity and humidity

 

VOLUNTEERING

  • Residency at Preschool

  • Management of classes for teaching

  • Delivery of projects relating to Greek myths

  • Variety of techniques.

  • Teaching new skills to children including those with special needs and autism

  • AA General Service Officer for St John the Baptist, Corporation Street, Coventry. Every Sunday evening.

  • Facilitator for Friday Night Group, Lamb Street, Coventry. Every Friday evening.

  • 12 Stepping and Sponsoring for Sponsees in AA on a 1:1 basis

  • Member of Unite Union and have been asked to submit a proposal for the Equalities Officer position.

  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 I have City and Guilds 730 and 740 Teaching Certificates for Teaching Adults in Schools and Colleges.

  • Possess a full UK driving licence

  • Certificates from the British School of Yoga for Teaching and for Yoga Therapy

  • Consultant on ‘Shanti’ a Health Education Video on Indian Women’s Stress.

  • Consultant on Coventry University Stress Management.

  • Consultant on Jaguar Training on Stress Management.

  • Stress Management Consultant for Chamber of Commerce annual conference.

  • Made two CDs in a recording studio, which gave details of how to perform Yoga Asanas.

 

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

  • Going to Art Exhibitions, travelling, reading, and exploring new countries and returning to my favourite ones.

  • Going out to shop and having tea with my friends.

  • Taking my grandchildren out and going to the cinema

  • Cycling and exercising

  • I like demonstrating about injustice and like to be with other activists.

 

REFERENCES

References Available on Request

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