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^{_{CURRICULUM VITAE}}

 

Vaishali Ashok Morjaria.

Tel: +254 727 609 500
E-mail: vaishalimorjaria@gmail.com

Nationality: Kenyan

 

^{_{Education and Qualifications:}}

^{2004-2005:  School of Jewellery, U.C.E.}

                    ^{_{MA, PgDip, Pg  Jewellery, Silversmithing & Related Products. Merit.}}

^{_{2001- 2004: Birmingham Institute of Art and Design, U.C.E}}

                   ^{_{BA (Hons) Fashion Design. Merit.}}

^{_{2000- 2001: Birmingham Institute of Art and Design, U.C.E}}

                    ^{_{BTEC Foundation in Art and Design. Merit.}}

^{_{1998-2000:  Visa Oshwal Secondary School, Kenya.}}

                  ^{_{A’ Levels, London Board.}}

^{_{1984-1998:  Princeton Academy, Kenya.}}

                  ^{_{O’Levels, Cambridge Board.}}

 

^{_{Work Experience:}}

^{_{January 2008: Tononoka Fireworks, Kenya}}

^{_{Job Description: Free lance Researcher/Graphic designer for new cracker project launch.}}

^{_{September 2007 to current - Urban Phunk, Kenya}}

^{_{Job Description:  Free lance designer/artist for ladies/ gents bags.}}

^{_{May 2006- Current: Oshwal Academy Nairobi - Senior High (Kenya)}}

^{_{Job Description: HOD Art and Design, Coordinator Co-curricular Activities.}}

^{_{Responsibilities: Teach A’s and A2 Art & Design syllabus requirements, organizing teams for events i.e. Talent show, school day, prom, prefects ceremony etc, innovative teaching in art & crafts and Salsa dance training, School counselor and  marketing team.}}

^{_{Sept 2005 – Feb 2006: University of Central England (BCVA).}}

^{_{Job description: Mentor for foundation students.}}

^{_{Responsibilities: Non- academic staff to the students, help with retention rates on the course, support and help in various areas.}}

^{_{Sept 2004- Sept 2005 - University of Central England (BCVA & School of Jewellery)}}

^{_{Job description: PR for UCE, Student Representative for MA Course, Mentor for Foundation students & working at Student Union}}

^{_{Responsibilities: Organizing sponsorship, attending important meetings, consulting and organizing events, assistance with inquiries, student activities, a bridge between staff and students.}}

^{_{June 2002- Sept 2002: Virgin Homes (Birmingham).}}

^{_{Job Description: Sales & Marketing Representative}}

^{_{Responsibilities: Virgin Gas and Electricity contracts.}}

 

^{_{Fashion Related Work Experience:}}

^{_{November 2007: Catwalk Kenya, MNET Reality TV Show, Nairobi, Kenya}}

^{_{Job Description: Work with two day briefs to produce a range of pieces for Ford Supermodel selection in Kenya.}}

^{_{August 2003: Adams Childrenswear Limited, Nuneaton, Warwickshire.}}

^{_{Job Description: work placement (BA Fashion design).}}

^{_{Responsibilities: Assistant to head designers (Boys & Girls wear), research on trends and predictions, compile mood boards, designing, research/ordering and compiling of available fabrics etc.}}

^{_{February 2003: Beta International 2003, NEC, Birmingham.}}

^{_{Responsibilities: Dresser.}}

^{_{December 2002: Clothes Show 2002, NEC, Birmingham.}}

^{_{Responsibilities: Retail assistant for Wilson and Calver.}}

^{_{February 2002: London Fashion Week, London.}}

^{_{Responsibilities: Dresser.}}

  

^_Skills:

^{_{Languages: Fluent in speech and writing of English and Kiswahili (Kenyan). Fluent in speaking Gujarati, Hindi and basic French.}}

^{_{Technical: Knowledgeable use in computers, e.g. Microsoft Word, excel, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Knowledgeable and proficient in Fashion Design, Jewellery Designing/making. Etching and other processes. Fashion illustration, Painting (any medium), Photography, Printing, Model making.}}

^{_{Commercial: Have worked in different work sectors and have done community work for the homeless and Aids (HIV) children. Helped at the Tsunami Appeal fashion show (2005, Soho, London)}}

 

^{_{Interests: I take pleasure in the entire spectrum of Arts and Theatre, Business and counseling. Jewellery}}

^{_{(Commercial and Contemporary) Fashion drawing, Styling, Fashion Photography, Printing etc. I love traveling to new places, meeting new people, learning new languages, cultures, costumes and dances that contribute as inspirational point in my projects. Enjoy working with people from various specialization, social backgrounds and ethnicity.}} 

 

^{_{Achievements:}}

^{_{May 2008: Announced winner for Nokia Fashion competition, Kenya}}

^{_{April 2008: Judge for VOI Children’s Art competition, Kenya}}

^{_{December 2007 – March 2008 – featured ‘Catwalk Kenya’, MNET (DSTV) reality TV show, Kenya}}

^{_{Dec 2007: Featured In various newspapers for Catwalk Kenya, Nation, business daily etc, Kenya}}

^{_{Sept 2007- Featured in Nairobi star Newspaper, for Solo Exhibition, Kenya}}

^{_{Aug 2007- Featured on Insync TV programme, NTV, Kenya}}

^{_{Dec 2006- Platina Gallery Sweden- Winner of Platina competition- Honoured with certificate + 500Euros.}}

^{_{Sept 2006- Noble House Publishers, U.K- Honoured with the Nobel House 2006 Lapel Pin and Certificate of Authenticity.}}

^{_{July 2006- Poetry.com, USA– Honoured International poet}}

^{_{July 2005- Poetry.com, USA– Honoured International poet}}

^{_{September 2004: £1000 Scholarship towards MA Jewellery, Silversmithing & Related Products; School of Jewellery, UCE.}}

 

^{_{Exhibitions / Shows:}}

^{_{July 2008: Fashion Show for peace, Loreto Convent Msongari, Nairobi,Kneya}}

^{_{July 2008: Nokia Fashion Event; Representative for Kenya, Marrakech, Morocco}}

^{_{July 2008: Pink Carpet Event; Fashion show, Nairobi, Kenya}}

^{_{June 2008: Fashion show, British Council, Kenya}}

^{_{April – May 2008: First edition of Lucca Preziosa Young, Jewellery Exhibition, Italy
March 2008: Art4Development Charity Exhibition; Fine art Postcards, Washington DC}}

^{_{Dec 2007: Virgin Atlantic; evening gowns for launch party, Kenya}}

^{_{Dec 2007: Music Week, Urban Phunk, design collaboration, Sarit Center, Kenya}}

^{_{November 2007: Catwalk Kenya, MNet; runners up in designer category, Kenya}}

^{_{Sept 2007 – WAPI; Part of the on spot Street Fashion Designer, The British council, Kenya}}

^{_{August 2007 – “It left a mark on me; it left a mark on you” Solo Exhibition, Italian Institute of Culture, Kenya.}}

^{_{Dec 2006- Commissioned piece for West Midlands Travel competition; U.K.}}

^{_{Dec 2006- Platina Gallery Sweden- My pieces on diplay for the month of December 2006.}}

^{_{Nov 2006- Dec 2006- Brilliantly Birmingham Festival chosen Main Designer for 2006, U.K}}

^{_{Nov 2006- Britsih Asain Week, Birmingham, U.K.}}

^{_{October 2006- Style Birmingham Fashion Show- pieces showcased on the catcwalk., Birmingham,U.K.}}

^{_{Sept 2006- March 2007- Bombay to Birmingham( Museum of Jewellery, Birmingham, U.K)}}

^{_{January 2006 - Chroma (Touring Exhibition, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Poland, Portugal & Birmingham).}}

^{_{Sept 2005: Noesis (MA Final Show, School of Jewellery, UCE), U.K.}}

 

 

 

^{_{Reference: Given upon request.}}

 

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