Heather Martens

Heather Martens

$40/hr
I specialize in illustration, writing, and editing.
Reply rate:
50.0%
Availability:
Hourly ($/hour)
Age:
30 years old
Location:
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Experience:
5 years
HEATHER MARTENS Address: 121 Harcourt Crescent, Nuthall, Nottingham, NG16 1AZ Phone: - Email:-Website: LinkedIn, Behance EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS 2012 - 2015 Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg A four year programme that combined studio practice with a high level of academic study in Art History, Art Theory and Criticism WORK EXPERIENCE 2010 - Present Artist, Illustrator and Writer Freelance, Remote I am a professional visual artist, writer and content producer. I am experienced in marketing and content creation across various forms of media, with a results-driven attitude and excellent problem-solving skills. I have high levels of expertise in traditional and digital painting methodologies with a specialism in oil painting and illustration. 5+ years of freelance writing work, with experience in ghost-writing, academic writing and copy Blog posts and newsletter writing Writing and researching E‑books, articles and lifestyle guides Video editing, filming and producing Website and social media creation and maintenance Familiar with modern marketing techniques and trends Commission based painting and design work for individuals and small businesses Hosted and organized private art events, team building workshops and art‑themed parties Designed caricatures, painted large‑scale murals and sold non‑commission‑based art 2021 - Present Behaviour Mentor Tradewind Recruitment, Nottingham Primary work with key stages 3 and 4, with wide experience in SEN schools and with individual students Provide encouragement, assistance and academic support Address challenging behaviour accordingly, whether through de-escalation or private mentoring Supporting language and literacy Supporting students with a range of disabilities and learning differences, including ADD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia and Cerebral Palsy 2013 - 2020 Art Teacher and Studio Manager Mandy's Art, Johannesburg I was responsible for teaching 7‑9 art classes per week as well as the development of further courses and events. As a result of my time at the company, the studio grew from 7 classes per week to 15. I planned and co-ordinated the growth of an extensive art curriculum and specialized workshops which saw at least a 40% increase in signups. Implemented a new system of syllabus based work that significantly improved student skill levels and interest Developed two monthly newsletters that saw an email list growth of 1000+ subscribers Pioneered the creation of a digital, video and PDF based curriculum to address the rising need for online learning Created digital content for the studio, from newsletters to brochures Managed the website and social media pages Encouraged experimentation and adaptation in the studio for both teachers and students Became a primary advisory voice and was a top earner in the business Liaised with contractors, independent clients and businesses SKILLS SOFTWARE Keen eye for design and professional knowledge Adobe Creative Suite of colour theory, form and visual media Lightroom Expert visual artist with a specialism in oil Premiere Pro paints, watercolour and illustration Pixlr Highly skilled with Adobe Creative Suite Fluent creative and academic writer Copywriting, editing and transcription Research and reporting Procreate CorelDraw Graphics Suite Clip Studio Paint GIMP Blender SEO and Google Analytics Scrivener Email marketing Microsoft Office UX Design ProWriting Aid Photo editing and manipulation Canva Social media marketing and management Sketch Excellent time management skills InVision Empathetic and engaged communicator Axure Able and excited to take feedback Mailchimp Ability to teach and mentor Project planning and co-ordination Moosend Hubspot References available upon request
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