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Chatty Forster
Colts Hill Oast, Capel, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6SJ,
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01892 838420
Mobile: 07919120702
An enthusiastic person who has recently completed degree in Theatre Design and Production I am looking to start a career
in the tourist industry. As a friendly, fun theatrical person who loves to get involved, I work well with others and enjoy
meeting different people. I have experience in working as part of a successful team but I am also comfortable with
responsibility and leading others and am very competent working independently and enjoy a challenge.
Education
2002Bethany School
2009
Goudhurst,
Kent
TN17 1LB
2009Worcester College of Technology
2011
School of Art & Design,
Worcester
WR1 1RT
20112013
Trinity St David University of Wales
St David Carmarthen Campus,
Carmarthen,
SA31 3EP
3 A Levels
8 GCSE’s
Textiles
Including a Maths, English
Theatre Studies
Lit and English Lang
Food Technology
HND in Prosthetic Makeup and Costume Design at
Worcester College of Technology, including the history
of fashion and costume, costume design, costume
making, makeup, hair, pattern drafting, and practical
experience in Malvern theatre.
BA (hons) in Theatre Design and Production 2.2
Studying theatre production, design process and
development. Working on different types of shows
for a variety of performances (main house, site and
touring)
Relevant Work Experience
 ‘Harvey’- 2013 small show at the Oast Theatre, props sourcing/ making. Stage setting.
o Research for props, get your mind into the time period, understand the time period so as to create a
coherent set as well as sourcing the props.
o Organized the logistics for set changes and queues
o Played a supporting role back stage, adapting to numerous parts within the show
o Received comments on the set and how well it reflected the time period in which Harvey is set
(1930s)
 Grace Schwindt Art Productions – ‘Costume Assistant’, working creatively around a brief to create costumes
for a freelance artist.
 ‘Shakespeare in the Castle’, May, 2013
o Focusing on a variety of time periods to produce the costumes for a melee of Shakespearean plays
based in Carmarthen Castle.
o Understanding the varying time periods fully in order to produce a coherent show
o Developing and producing a strategy that would incorporate the audience into the production
 ‘Inherit the Wind’, March, 2013
o Assistant costume designer for headline show at the Haliwell Trinity Saint David Theatre
o Researching and incorporating the fashion of the 20s – 50s into the costumes designed
o Diplomatically diffusing tense environments between cast members
 ‘1982’, 2012, a touring show around Wales, chief costume designer, sourcing, making and maintaining all the
costumes
 ‘1992’, 2012, a touring show around Wales, chief costume designer, sourcing, making and maintaining all the
costumes
 ‘Alice in the Looking Glass’, 2011, Malvern Theatre, Worcester. Costume designer, maker and dresser
 ‘Beauty and the Beast’, 2010, Worcester School. Costume designer, maker and dresser
 The Little Mermaid, 2010, Worcester College of Technology. Costume design, maker and dresser.
Other work experience
Retail: ‘The Gift Store’, Tunbridge Wells – Sales Assistant, December 2012 –2013
 Retail work focusing on selling quirky products in a popular gift store
 Dealing responsibly and quickly with telephone and face-to-face enquiries and orders in a cheerful and
positive way often working without supervision.
 Managing my time evenly between the two shops, opening and closing both stores, developing great
organization and time keeping skills.
Retail: ‘Smiffy’s Party Shop’ – Sales Assistant, June 2010-2013
 These retail based responsibilities included till work, stock management and the organization of merchandise
 The role involved direct communication with customers developing my interpersonal skills
 I was entrusted with a lot of responsibility enabling me to deal with a busy shop with confidence and a smile.
 At ‘Smiffy’s’ I was in charge of shop finances and a key to the shop to open and shut everyday.
 This job meant I had to be good with a wide range of customers including families with young children,
Maintaining their attention, dealing with inquiries, and diplomatically dealing with confrontations.
 Invited to return during university holidays as I am known to be a reliable team player.
 Getting into character for themed days for Halloween and pirate day.
Marketing: Illuminations, Tunbridge Wells – Promotions Assistant, June – September 2011
 Promoted Illuminations Lighting Company around Tunbridge Wells
 Well-spoken brand representative, presenting ‘Illuminations’ in the best possible light
 Handed out around 2500 printed balloons to a variety of people to assist the marketing team in meeting
their targets
 Approachable, outgoing and friendly
 Working directly with potential customers enabled me to communicate with different social groups and as a
consequence develop excellent interpersonal skills
Tourism and Leisure: Tonbridge Borough Council Swimming Pool – Lifeguard, 2007-2008
 Working with a team to manage public safety around the pool, developing the ability to work under
pressured conditions
 Over seeing childrens partys to ensure a fun and safe time was had by the leisure center guests
 Working with a variety of people, including special needs and overseas tourists, dealing with their varying
requirements responsibly yet in a friendly manner
 I have become very aware of health and safety from this.
 Qualified first aider (maintained)
Other skills
 Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award (completed in the Himalayas and awarded by Prince Philip) as well as bronze
and silver
 Volunteer work at ‘Hospice in the Weald Charity Shop’, Paddock Wood, where I learnt how to interact with
people in the shop and experience in working for a ‘Not For Profit’ organisation.
 Nannying for twins planning the day’s entertainment. Keeping them involved and interested and generally
seeing to their well being.
 Qualified first aider (FAST) first aider at work
 Qualified open water PADI scuba diver
 Grade seven – Singing (Musical Theatre)
 Level 2 Food hygiene certificate
 Computer literate on Windows and Mac operating systems
 Extremely competent seamstress, knowledgeable of a variety of stitches and techniques, as well as quick
mending abilities
 Full driving license
 Drawing and designing skills from degree and practical experience within theatre environments
References available upon request