1. Iris Priest
London
N4 2JX
(+44)7512 354692
i.priest1@arts.ac.uk
PERSONAL STATEMENT
A professional, hard working and outgoing employee who offers exceptional customer service,
energy and commitment. I am a clear and effective communicator who works well as part of a
team and thrive in a busy, ever-changing work environment. I have extensive experience in the
provision of the highest quality service to both customers and clients proven throughout my time
at the Tyneside Cinema in roles as Front of House Assistant, Box Office Supervisor and Interim
Hires and Events Assistant. Film, moving image and the arts are of the highest importance to me
and I cultivate an active interest in these whilst also being a tireless proponent of arts, culture
and education as demonstrated throughout my career and volunteering roles for different arts
organisations and events.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
June 2011 - Current Iris Priest (Self-Employed)
Freelance Artist, Writer and Editor
December 2012 – September 2014 James Hugonin, Wooler
Artist's Assistant
January 2010 – September 2014 Caron Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne
Personal Assistant
August 2009 – June 2012
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January 2010 – June 2012
June 2010 – January 2011
Tyneside Cinema, Newcastle upon Tyne
Front of House Assistant
Box Office Supervisor
Interim Hires & Events Assistant
In all my roles at the Tyneside I was responsible for ensuring the highest cinematic experience
for all customers and clients by maintaining a friendly, well presented and welcoming
environment throughout the Box Office, Bars, Auditoria, Private Hires, and all public areas. As a
Box Office Supervisor and Hires and Events Assistant I became much more involved in the
management of the Cinema, accounts, record keeping, timetabling and staff training. Some of
the core responsibilities shared by all these positions include;
· A current working knowledge of programmes, events, procedures and regulations;
· Willingness and ability to respond to all customer queries in an informative and courteous
manner;
· Maintenance of a high level of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation across all areas of the
venue (both public and non-public) in accordance with company policy and standards;
· Ensuring all customer data is up-to-date and recorded accurately, consistently and in line
with both company policies and the Data Protection Act;
· Assistance with promotions, marketing campaigns and memberships.
September 2008 – July 2009 Tyne Metropolitan College, Wallsend
Learning Support Assistant

2. EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
2014 - 2016 Central St Martin's College of Art & Design
MA Art & Science
(tbc)
2009 St John's Ambulance, Newcastle upon Tyne
Manual Handling Principles & Manual Handling People
Double Pass
2005 - 2008 University of Cumbria, Carlisle
BA (Hons) Fine Art
First Class Degree
with Honours
2004 - 2005 Glasgow School of Art
BA (Hons) Fine Art Painting & Printmaking (Y1)
Pass
2003 - 2004 Cumbria Institute of the Arts, Carlisle
Diploma in Foundation Studies - Art & Design
Distinction
2004 CAPITA, Carlisle
COSHH Certificate
Awarded
2001 - 2003 Cumbria Institute of the Arts, Carlisle
'A' Level Fine Art
'A' Level English language & Literature
'A' Level Photography
AAA
VOLUNTEERING
February 2011 – December 2012 Basic.fm, Newcastle upon Tyne
Programming Assistant
August 2010 – September 2012 The NewBridge Project, Newcastle upon Tyne
Artist, Exhibitions Assistant
November 2011 – December 2011 Wunderbar Festival, Newcastle upon Tyne
Reporter
March 2011 – November 2012 Canned Magazine, Newcastle upon Tyne
Editor
September 2009 – January 2010 Newcastle College, Newcastle upon Tyne
Visiting Artist
October 2009 – October 2012 Globe Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne & North
Shields
Technical Assistant
November 2008 – April 2009 The Mushroom Works Gallery, Newcastle
upon Tyne
Gallery Assistant and Co-Curator
August 2008 - Current The University of Cumbria, Carlisle
Visiting Artist
REFERENCES
Quality references available upon request