A Fine Art graduate in London looking to help build self-con

Sam was employed by us as an Exhibitions Assistant - Intern

His main responsibilities were:
• Lead on recruitment, coordination and support for a team of volunteer exhibition hosts
• Assist in the development of their associated public engagement programmes – liaising with workshop leaders, recruitment of participants, supporting workshop delivery.
• Support the successful delivery of two high profile exhibitions – liaison with contractors and volunteer technicians

Sam is a very passionate and enthusiastic employee. He fully commits to his role. He is very much a people person, quick to establish new relationships. Sam is quick to recognise other people’s skills and attributes and respond to this. He is keen to work out of his comfort zone, working with others to develop new skills.

Part of Sam’s role was to recruit and support a team of volunteer exhibition hosts. He developed a strong working relationship with the volunteers, meeting them individually to understand their needs, scheduling their shifts to meet their availability / requirements and gently chasing them to make sure shifts were covered. He is an approachable and positive person. Sam developed strong positive relationships with a range of people: the internal team, external partners and volunteers / the public.

Sam is a very honest employee. He carefully listens to what is needed of him, offering opinions and asking questions to help shape programmes.

Sam is competent art tutor and has worked on a freelance basis at Chelsea Fine Arts since March 2018. Sam can teach drawing & painting in all media and is also a specialist in collage. He has a very pleasant demeanor and has worked with children in ages ranging from 8 to 18. He is dependable and an excellent time-keeper.