💼 Experience & Professional Development 💼
This section provides a snapshot of my academic background, professional experience, and specialist training. Holding a Certificate of Higher Education in History and Religious Studies, I am currently building towards a Diploma of Higher Education in Arts and Humanities. My core qualifications include expertise in historical research, collections care, archiving, and data entry underpinned by strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
It highlights my work in history, religious studies, and the museum and heritage sector, alongside a growing portfolio of certifications in collections care, archiving, and professional skills. My career focus is on developing as an emerging museum, heritage, and archive professional, combining scholarly research with practical heritage practice to preserve and share cultural history.
Education 🎓
Certificate of Higher Education in History and Religious Studies, with plans to pursue a Diploma of Higher Education in Arts and Humanities. Specialising in collections management, research, archiving, and data entry.
2021 - 2024
University of Gloucestershire
Certificate of Higher Education (CofHE) in History and Religious Studies 🎓
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
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Enrolled in the BA History and Religious Studies programme (2021 - 2024).
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During my final year, I faced personal challenges, which prevented me from completing the full degree. However, in recognition of my academic progress and achievements, I was awarded a Certificate of Higher Education - an associates degree.
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Developed expertise in historical research, museum collections, and religious studies.
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Gained practical experience in archival research, museum work, exhibitions, and heritage preservation.
Extra-curriculum
🌈 Member of the LGBTQ+ Society
2019 - 2021
Kirk Hallam Community Academy - Sixth Form
A Levels
Derbyshire
Religion, Philosophy & Ethics 📖
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Studied Christianity alongside key philosophical and ethical theories, including the Mind-Body Problem and Utilitarianism.
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Developed analytical skills through exploring complex moral and theological questions.
History 🏛️
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Focused on the late Tudor period, Russian history from Nicholas II to Stalin, and the British Empire during the 1800s and beyond.
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Gained contextual and cultural understanding, and completed an independent Cold War coursework essay exploring Stalin’s suspicions of his Western allies (1941–1945).
English Literature 📚
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Analysed Othello by Shakespeare, The Handmaid’s Tale by Atwood, and Death of a Salesman by Miller.
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Developed strong critical thinking and literary analysis skills through close reading and coursework, including a feminist analysis of Trumpet by Jackie Kay.
Extra-curriculum
🏸 Co-founder of the Badminton Society
🗣️ Member of the Debate Society
2014 - 2019
Kirk Hallam Community Academy
GCSEs
Derbyshire
Core Subjects 📘
Maths, English Literature, English Language (Grade C)
Biology, Chemistry, Physics (Grade C)
Chosen Subjects 📔
Religion, Philosophy, and Ethics (Grade B)
History (Grade C)
Art (Grade C)
French (Grade C)
Computer Science (Grade C)
Extra-curriculum
🏸 Co-founder of the Badminton Society
Professional Experience 💼
Hands-on roles in heritage, exhibitions, and digital archives, with expertise in public engagement, event support, and collections care.
June 2025 - Present
Sheffield Museums Trust
Events & Public Engagement Volunteer 🎟️
On-site
& Possibility of remote work
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
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Currently supporting events and public engagement initiatives at Sheffield Museums, gaining hands-on experience in audience interaction, event delivery, community outreach and museum interpretation.
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There is also potential for future involvement in collections care or archiving with the Museums Trust.
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Open to remote support and flexible opportunities within the wider museum team.
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This placement offers valuable practical experience within a major regional museum service, complementing long-term career goals in museum, heritage and collections.
Key Skills Gained:
✅ Event Planning & Public Engagement | ✅ Team Collaboration & Flexibility | ✅ Public Engagement
December 2024 - Present
Freelance Data Entry, Online Research & Typing 💻
Remote
• Conducting data entry using Excel, Google Sheets, and databases to organise and maintain accurate records.
• Performing online research for reports, businesses, and projects, ensuring reliable and well-documented findings.
• Providing copy typing services, transcribing handwritten and scanned documents with precision.
• Formatting and organising data, improving accessibility and usability for clients.
Key Skills Gained:
✅ Data Entry | ✅ Online Research | ✅ Document Formatting | ✅ Copy Typing | ✅ Data Organisation | ✅ Attention to Detail
31st May 2025
The Poetry Archive 📝
Event Assistant (Volunteer) 📚
On-site
Brunei Gallery SOAS, London
Khushwant Singh Literary Festival 2025
Launch of the Poetry of South Asia Collection Webpage
• Greeted attendees and assisted at registration areas.
• Distributed materials and encouraged sign-ups and survey responses.
• Collaborated with event staff to ensure smooth delivery.
Key Skills Gained:
✅ Organisation & Time Management | ✅ Data Collection | ✅ Adaptability | ✅ Team Collaboration
October 2024 - May 2025
The Poetry Archive 📝
Research & Data Management Volunteer 💻
Remote in Sheffield
On-site, Launch in London
• Developed four poet profiles for the Poetry of South Asia Collection through literary research, content curation, and digital archiving.
• 📌Researched and compiled key publications, awards, and biographical details for Arundhati Subramaniam, Daljit Nagra, Moniza Alvi, and Amarjit Chandan.
• 📌Conducted a full audit of 571 poet records, creating a structured birthday database for internal use.
• 📌Designed a cross-referenced spreadsheet with monthly columns, initially covering March–August, later expanded to include September–February.
• Credited and quoted on the Poetry of South Asia Collection webpage.
Key Skills Gained:
✅ Research & Data Entry | ✅ Data Management & Organisation | ✅ Attention to Detail | ✅ Collaboration & Teamwork | ✅ Cultural Literacy | ✅ Archival Research | ✅ Digital Literacy | ✅ Project Management | ✅ Critical Thinking & Interpretation | ✅ Spreadsheet Auditing | ✅ South Asian Poetry | ✅ Poetry
March 2024
Holst Victorian House 🎼
Museum & Collections Work Placement – Data Entry Clerk 💻
On-site
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
• Gained hands-on museum and collections experience as part of the Engaging Humanities module in my third year of university.
• Developed research and workplace skills with a focus on careers in history and heritage.
• 📌Digitised over 100 physical artefacts related to Gustav Holst’s life, improving inventory management, accessibility, and museum organisation.
Key Skills Gained:
✅ Museum & Heritage Experience | ✅ Data Management & Entry | ✅ Documentation | ✅ Artefact Preservation | ✅ Digitisation | ✅ Data Entry | ✅ Information Security | ✅ Administration
July 2019 - February 2022
Erewash Museum 🏛️
Museum Assistant (Volunteer) 🎨
On-site
Ilkeston, Derbyshire
• Provided customer service and visitor support, developing interpersonal skills and increasing knowledge of first aid, fire drills, and defibrillator use.
• 📌Planned, organised, and facilitated children’s arts and crafts activities for over 200 guests weekly during the summer holidays and other museum events. Engaging children and families; created and installed themed decorations for a Where’s Wally? trail, positioning them throughout the museum for visitors to discover. Pieces pictured to the left.
• Worked front of house, welcoming visitors, providing event information, and answering queries.
• Supported fundraising efforts, selling books from the museum’s library and encouraging donations to support the children’s activities and the museum as a whole.
• Assisted in the museum café, maintaining cleanliness, preparing hot food, and serving customers.
Key Skills Gained:
✅ Museum Experience | ✅ Customer Service | ✅ Event Management | ✅ Interpersonal Communication | ✅ Community Engagement | ✅ Adaptability | ✅ Experience Working with Children | ✅ Fast-Paced Environment
Core Skills & Competencies 💡
Collections, Archiving & Heritage
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📦 Collections Handling → Artefact Care & Preservation: Safely preparing, moving, and storing objects in accordance with museum conservation standards.
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🗃️ Archival Research → Collections Discovery: Locating and retrieving relevant materials from archives, libraries, and databases for academic and curatorial use.
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🏺 Object Interpretation → Public Engagement Materials: Creating accessible interpretation resources to connect audiences with collections.
Research, Analysis & Interpretation
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🔎 Field Observation → Exhibition Content Enrichment: Incorporating insights from site visits, fieldwork, and museum tours to enhance interpretation.
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📋 Audience Research → Data-Driven Engagement: Gathering and analysing visitor feedback to inform future exhibitions and events.
Communication & Public Engagement
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🎟️ Event Support → On-Site Visitor Experience: Assisting with registration, audience guidance, surveys, and activity facilitation during public programmes.
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🌍 Cultural Accessibility → Inclusive Museum and Heritage Practice: Ensuring materials and activities are accessible to all visitors, informed by lived experience and training.
Organisation & Project Management
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🗂️ Resource Preparation → Streamlined Delivery: Preparing teaching materials, object kits, and event resources for smooth execution.
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📍 Multi-Site Coordination → Flexible Support: Adapting to the operational needs of different museum sites, exhibitions, and event formats.
Digital & Technical Skills
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🖥️ Digital Photography → Collections Documentation: Capturing high-quality object images for records, interpretation, and online use.
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🖱️ Digital Literacy → Cross-Platform Efficiency: Confidently navigating museum databases, learning platforms, and collaborative tools.
Specialist & Sector Knowledge
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📚 Heritage Education → Interactive Learning Design: Creating and delivering family-friendly activities and object-based learning.
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🎨 Visual Storytelling → Exhibition Enhancement: Supporting the design and visual presentation of heritage narratives through thematic layouts and graphics.
Certifications and Professional Development 🎓
Accredited training in archives, collections handling, safeguarding, and visitor engagement to support professional heritage practice.
Ongoing development through sector-specific workshops, digital tools training, and practical skills for museum and archival work.
Basic DBS Certification Obtained
Archives and Collections Care 🗂️
I’m actively building a foundation for a future career as an archivist, with a growing portfolio of training and experience in collections care, research data management, and object handling. Through hands-on museum volunteering and certified online learning, I’m developing the essential skills required to preserve, organise, and make accessible both physical and digital heritage materials.
My interests lie at the intersection of archival science, public history, and cultural stewardship—with a long-term goal of supporting inclusive, accessible, diverse, and ethically responsible archival practices within galleries, libraries, archives, and museums (GLAM).
Object Handling & Interpretation – “Talking Tables” Training 🏺🖐️
Sheffield Museums
⏱️ Pending - Scheduled September/October 2025
Introductory hands-on training in museum object handling, collections care, and basic preventive conservation methods.
This training is designed to support Sheffield Museums’ “Talking Tables” initiative—where volunteers engage visitors using curated object carts featuring select items from the Trust’s archive. The role involves safely handling objects, sharing stories, and encouraging visitors to interact with heritage materials in an informal learning environment.
Research Data Management and Sharing 💻
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill & University of Edinburgh
Via Coursera
Completed a comprehensive five-week course, focusing on data organization, storage, and sharing techniques essential for effective research data management.
Developed knowledge in:
🔐 Data security
😇 Ethical standards
➡️ Compliance with management protocols
🗃️ Handling and preserving data throughout the research lifecycle.
Historical and Cultural Studies 📜
I have pursued studies in historical and cultural contexts to deepen my understanding of history and religion, and its significance in contemporary society. Since the pandemic, during my A Levels, I have been expanding my knowledge through online courses and have continued to stay curious and engaged beyond university.
This academic foundation enhances my ability to engage diverse audiences, ensuring exhibitions and programmes are both informative and culturally sensitive. By integrating historical perspectives, I contribute to creating enriching experiences that resonate with visitors and promote a deeper appreciation of our shared history.
Medieval History: Art & Architecture 📜
Via Alison
Completed an in-depth course exploring the key developments of the Middle Ages and the cultural significance of medieval visual culture.
Developed knowledge in:
👑 Kings, Vikings, and Charlemagne’s Empire
☦️ The Byzantine Empire and its lasting legacy
🙏 Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in medieval life
👭 Women, queenship, and gender roles
🔬 Science, superstition, and early intellectual traditions
🖼️ Medieval art, architecture, literature, food, and fashion
⚖️ Political, religious, and cultural shifts across Europe
Issued April 2025
The History of Contemporary Art 🎨
Via Alison
This in-depth course examined the evolution of major art movements from antiquity to the present day, focusing on their historical, political, and cultural significance.
Developed knowledge in:
🏺 Ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman visual traditions
🖌️ Renaissance, Baroque, and Neoclassical art movements
🩷 Romanticism, Impressionism, and Post-Impressionism
🧊 Cubism, Dada, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism
🥫 Pop Art and contemporary visual culture
🪧 Art’s relationship to identity, politics, and social commentary
Issued March 2025
A History of Royal Fashion 👑
University of Glasgow &
Historic Royal Palaces
Via FutureLearn
This five-week course explored the evolution of royal fashion from the Tudors through to the modern Windsors. It examined the role of clothing in court culture, royal identity, and political image-making.
Developed knowledge in:
👑 Royal styles across Tudor, Stuart, Georgian, Victorian, and contemporary periods
👗 The symbolism of fashion in monarchy and aristocracy
🗃️ Fashion exhibition presentation techniques and storage used in museum contexts
🔍 Interpretation of historical garments as artefacts of power and cultural heritage
Issued August 2020
Radical Spirituality: the Early History of the Quakers ⛪️
Lancaster University
Via FutureLearn
Completed a three-week course on the emergence of 17th-century Quakerism, gaining valuable insight into early modern religious movements and their historical context.
Developed knowledge in:
⛪ The origins and rise of Quakerism in 17th-century England
⚔️ The political and religious tensions of the English Civil War
👫 Key figures such as George Fox and Margaret Fell
👻 The role of spirituality, silence, and direct religious experience
🪧 Quaker values, pacifism, and social activism
🌎 The movement’s legacy and global expansion
Issued May 2020
Audience Engagement & Inclusive Practice 👐
Accessibility and inclusion are central to my approach, shaped by my lived experience as a disabled and neurodivergent member of the LGBTQ+ community. These experiences have enhanced my ability to approach challenges creatively and advocate for diverse perspectives, enabling me to engage respectfully with multiple demographics—whether visitors, the public, or colleagues—which is essential in all roles.
Drawing on this experience and knowledge, I contribute to creating safe, understanding, and accessible environments. I have also demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and determination in various roles, shown by my proactive approach to seeking support, clarification, and ensuring effective alignment within my workplace and team.
Visitor Research Survey Training 📋
Sheffield Museums
August 2025
⏱️ Pending - Scheduled August 2025
Introductory training on collecting visitor feedback using iPads as part of Sheffield Museums' audience research strategy.
This session will develop skills in confidently approaching visitors, explaining the purpose of the survey, recording responses digitally, and understanding how public insight informs future exhibitions, events, and wider museum planning.
Safeguarding and Visitor Wellbeing in a Museum Setting 🧷
Sheffield Museums
June 2025
Mandatory Training (Non-Certified)
Developed knowledge and skills in:
🚸 Safeguarding children, young people, older adults, and vulnerable visitors
📄 Understanding and applying museum trust processes and policies
👥 Using effective communication techniques with diverse audiences
🤝 Interacting appropriately and sensitively with vulnerable individuals
Child Safeguarding and Mental Health Awareness 📚
Zen Educate
Certifications
🧷 Safeguarding Children
🧠 Supporting Mental Health and Well-being Awareness
😶 The Importance of Understanding Emotions in the Classroom
Developed knowledge and skills in:
🚸 Safeguarding children and young visitors, ensuring safety and wellbeing
🆘 Identifying and responding to emotional distress or mental health needs
👀 Understanding emotional development and its impact on engagement
❤️🩹 Supporting emotional regulation and resilience in interactive settings
🗺️ Creating inclusive, welcoming spaces for diverse audiences
🗣️ Communicating empathetically with professionalism
SEN and Inclusive Education Awareness Training 🌈
Zen Educate
Certification
♾️ ADHD Awareness and Comorbidity
Additional Professional Development (Non-Certified)
♾️ Frameworks to Support the Attributes of Pupils with Autism
♿ Working in a SEND School
😌 Co-regulation to Self-regulation with Pupils
🌻 Strategies to Support Pupils with SEND: Unexpected Behaviours
🐕🦺 A day in the life of a SEND school
Developed knowledge and skills in:
♾️ Supporting visitors of all abilities, including neurodiverse audiences
🦻 Adapting communication to engage diverse groups and learning needs
🪷 Creating calm, welcoming environments using proactive approaches
💪 Promoting wellbeing and safeguarding in all interactions
🦼 Collaborating with colleagues and partners to improve accessibility
🧑⚖️ Upholding legal and ethical standards for safe, inclusive access
Digital Tools & Professional Skills 💻
Through academic work, professional volunteering, and self-directed learning, I’ve developed a strong foundation in digital literacy and transferable workplace skills. I am confident working across a range of platforms for research, data management, digital heritage, and communication.
I am very familiar with both Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Drive), and use these tools regularly to support documentation, collaboration, and digital organisation.
This section highlights the tools I regularly use and the professional skills I continue to develop across curatorial, archival, and administrative settings.
Customer Relationship Management 🤝
Great Learning
Completed an in-depth course covering CRM principles, strategies, and tools used to enhance customer engagement, retention, and sales.
Developed knowledge in:
🧱 Customer segmentation and relationship building
🧾 Sales force automation and lead management
🗂️ Data analysis, reporting, and CRM software tools
📈 Workflow automation and operational efficiency
👥 CRM-driven marketing and customer service techniques
Social Media Management 📱
Great Learning
Issued November 2024
Completed a comprehensive course covering key principles and practices in managing social media for brands and organisations.
Developed knowledge in:
📷 Social media strategy and planning
🗓️ Content creation and scheduling
🎯 Audience targeting and engagement
📣 Community management and brand presence
💰 Social media advertising and budgeting
📈 Analytics, performance tracking, and ROI
💬 Crisis management and responding to public feedback
🌿 Identifying trends and adapting digital strategy
Growth, Resilience & Well-being 🌱
My academic and professional journey has been shaped by perseverance, adaptability, and a deep commitment to personal growth. Throughout my studies and early career experiences, I’ve navigated challenges related to health and wellbeing—developing strong resilience, time management, and self-awareness along the way.
This section highlights the tools, training, and reflections that have supported my wellbeing and shaped my approach to learning, working, and contributing meaningfully to the spaces I'm part of. From mental health awareness and neurodiversity training to practical strategies for emotional regulation and self-advocacy, these resources have empowered me to grow with purpose, compassion, and confidence.
Self-Study Resilience Course 💪
EtonX
Completed a one-month course focused on developing key personal and professional skills.
Developed knowledge and skills in:
🧠 Mental toughness and emotional resilience
🌿 Adaptability and responding to challenges
😎 Stress management techniques
📈 Growth mindset and self-motivation
🧘 Goal-setting and maintaining focus under pressure
