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