About Me

I am a passionate museum professional, driven to transform spaces and bring objects to life through creative storytelling and accessible interpretation. I aim to inspire a broad and diverse audience by making collections engaging and meaningful.

 

My core expertise lies in museum exhibition design, with a broad skill set developed across my career—including mountmaking, exhibit and graphic design, research, interpretation, installation, training delivery, preventative conservation, and collections care. My interest in the latter led me to complete a diploma in Collections Care and Conservation. Sustainability is central to my approach; I consistently seek to reduce the environmental impact of exhibitions and working practices.

 

I am proactive, committed to continuous professional development, and confident leading or collaborating on complex projects. I value effective communication, thrive in team environments, and pride myself on being conscientious, approachable, and supportive in all professional relationships.

 

 

Career

 

Norfolk Museum Service

June/July 2025 - Freelance 

Technician/Designer

  • Supported the install of the British Museum Gallery as part of the Royal Palace Reborn project at Norwich Castle Museum

  • Collaborated with British Museum staff, internal conservators, designers, and external mountmakers

Sally Cullen

June 2025 - Freelance 

Assistant Stylist

  • Managed prop logistics, checking for damage and coordinating returns
  • Interpreted contact sheets to prepare and dress sets for the Matalan Christmas 2025 campaign
  • Assisted with festive styling, including tree decoration and gift wrapping

Natural History Museum

February 2024 - May 2025

3D Designer

  • Lead designer on Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? - working cross-functionally with scientists, interpretation, and technical teams

  • Developed design principles through vision boards, and led on exhibit and showcase designs

  • Sourced sustainable materials, oversaw samples and finishes, and liaised with appointed modelmakers to ensure high-quality output

  • Participated in procurement evaluations and upheld health and safety standards

 

Norfolk Museum Service

March 2022 - February 2024

Designer

  • Delivered temporary exhibitions and permanent displays at Norwich Castle Museum, including work for Royal Palace Reborn (£15m NLHF funded project)

  • Collaborated with the UEA, and internal teams on exhibitions including The Last Voyage of the Gloucester and Norwich Works

  • Member of the NMS Green Team (2018–2024), supporting sustainable design practices.

Norfolk Museum Service

September 2014 - March 2022

Exhibition Designer

  • Designed exhibitions across 9 NMS museums in partnership with Yale Center for British Art, Young V&A, and Arts Council Collection

  • Worked closely with curators, learning, conservation, and collections to deliver ethically informed designs

  • Mentored a museum trainee, delivering training and project supervision to support career development

Norfolk Museum Service

August 2009 - October 2019

Technician

 

  • Built and maintained displays from technical drawings or independently using a variety of materials and methods

  • Handled and installed museum objects with care, adhering to H&S procedures and Spectrum standards

  • Acted as Head Technician (May–Oct 2019), co-ordinating exhibition changeovers, overseeing external contractors and health & safety

Eurest

November 2008 - 2010

Catering Relief Manager

  • Managed day-to-day operations across multiple sites, often stepping in at short notice
  • Responsible for stock control, resource planning, and financial reporting
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and health and safety protocols

Students in Classrooms Scheme

October 2006 - May 2007

Learning Advocate

  • Supported student learning and personal development at Ellis Guilford School

  • Promoted higher education through classroom engagement and presenting university project work

 

 

Education

V&A/Icon

Dec 2017 - Dec 2018

Collections Care & Conservation Technician Diploma - Pass

  • Work-based diploma promoting professional standards in conservation and collections care

  • Demonstrated skills through documented practical work, video, imagery, PDP logs, and written submissions

  • Delivered a 20-slide Pecha Kucha presentation as part of final assessment

University of East Anglia

Oct 2013 - Dec 2013

Art History: An Introductory Course - Pass

 

  • 8-week course at the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, covering global art history topics

  • Final assessment focused on Hokusai’s Under the Wave off Kanagawa

Nottingham Trent
University

Sept 2005 - June 2008

Decorative Arts - 2:1 BA Hons

 

  • Explored applied arts through materials including ceramics, glass, metal, textiles, and wood

  • Final-year specialism in glass and ceramics

  • Dissertation: The Concept of Revivals with a focus on the Volkswagen Beetle

East Coast College

Sept 2004 - June 2005

Foundation Diploma in Art and Design – Pass 

 

This level 4 diploma was an introduction to the main areas of 2D and 3D Art and Design. I learnt a wide range of processes and techniques to help me widen and develop my skills within this subject, while building a substantial portfolio of work. 

University of the Arts London

June 2015

Vectorworks – Pass 

I completed a week course on Vectorworks. 

 

Previous qualifications available on request.

 

Skills

General

  • Creative
  • Collections Care
  • Organisational Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Working with a range of professionals

Practical

  • Design and production
  • Object handling & packing
  • Exhibition preparation & installation
  • Mountmaking 
  • Preventative Conservation

Software

  • Vectorworks
  • Adobe Suite
  • Microsoft Office
  • Modes Complete
 

Training & Development

Museums + Heritage Show 
Olympia 2025
Neurodiversity Awareness
Adjust Services 2025
Building Safety Awareness 
CIOB Academy 2025
Project Management
ChangeQuest 2025
Green Museums / Museums &  Schools Summit
MuseumNext 2025
Influencing Skills / Having Difficult Conversations
Maximum Performance 2024
Presenting for Impact
Koru Development 2024
Vectorworks Design Day
RIBA 2024
Packing Art: Moving towards Sustainability
International Academic Projects 2023
Amazing Spaces: Designing Great Exhibitions
Museums Assosiation 2021
The Principles of Exhibition Making
V&A Academy 2021
Museum Lighting: Decision Making for
Conservation  

International Academic Projects 2020
 

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 149 Whiteway Rd, Bath, BA2 2RG