cv: Danniella Wilde
Profile summary
Making is my passion. Since graduating I moved to Spain for a year to learn Spanish, whilst doing so I set up my own workshop and website so I could continue making and selling my jewellery and silver sculptures.
I put my whole heart into everything I do and am always keen to learn and better myself.
proficient skills
Wax Carving
Casting
Problem Solving
Communication
Dedication
Piercing
Soldering
Filing
Polishing
Forming
basic skills
MIG & PUK Welding
Photography
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Bezel Setting
Chase & Repousse
Raising
Machine Engraving
qualifications
1ST CLASS BA HONOURS DEGREE - JEWELLERY
University For The Creative Arts, 2016 - 2019
references
COLIN WEBSTER
2019 Course Leader -BA (Hons) Glass, Ceramics, Jewellery & Metalwork - University for the Creative Arts
glasszoo@gmail.com
RIKKI HOOPER
General Manager - The Colliers, Table Table
rikki.hooper@whitbread.com
awards & achievements
GETTING STARTED GRADUATE
The Goldsmiths’ Centre, 2020
I was selected to take part in the one-week introduction to business course “Getting Started” run by the Goldsmiths’ Centre for 30 of the most talented up and coming UK designer-makers.
ARTS THREAD EMERGING TALENT
Arts Thread & Handmade in Britain, 2019
I was selected to exhibit at Handmade Chelsea in November 2019 as part of Arts Thread Emerging Talent.
TALENT SPOTTED
The Goldsmiths’ Centre, 2019
I was ‘Talent Spotted’ by The Goldsmiths’ Centre when my graduation collection first went on display to the general public at New Designers 2019.
GRADUATE MEMBERSHIP AWARD
Contemporary British Silversmiths, 2019
Whilst exhibiting at New Designers 2019 I was spotted and selected by the Contemporary British Silversmiths organisation to win a years free graduate membership.
IPG MENTORING SCHEME
The Institute of Professional Goldsmiths, 2019
I was selected to take part in The Institute Of Professional Goldsmiths’ pilot mentoring scheme. At the end of the programme I was granted a membership with the IPG.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
JEWELLER & SILVERSMITH
Self Employed, Wilde Flower, 2020 - 2021
For the past year I have been self employed selling my jewellery online whilst living abroad in Spain and learning the Spanish language.
FRONT OF HOUSE
The Colliers, Table Table Restaurant, 2014 -2020
I worked part-time doing all front of house duties at The Colliers, Table Table restaurant fitting around my studies. During my time there I learnt many teamwork, communication and customer service skills. I was granted 'Front of House Team Member of the Year' during my time working there amongst many other rewards and recognitions.