Barbara Degraft Ahenkorah
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Barbara Degraft Ahenkorah

Career ChangeLondon, United Kingdom
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Barbara Degraft Ahenkorah
Available

Barbara Degraft Ahenkorah

Career ChangeLondon, United Kingdom
Projects
  • E-commerce skincare brand
    E-commerce skincare brandManaging the product cycle from conception to delivery. Complying to legal regulations and testing. Liaising with suppliers and manufacturers.
Work history
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    Executive OfficerDepartment for Work and Pensions
    London, United KingdomFull Time
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    Freelance Textile WeaverMaria Sigma Woven Textiles
    London, United KingdomFreelance
    Independently preparing warps for weaving; Weaving sustainable high end made-to-order throws/ cushion cases and rugs with undyed British wool; Supporting at design shows like London Craft Week.
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Skills
  • Woven Textiles
  • Hand Weaving
  • Adobe
  • Microsoft Office
  • Collaborative Working
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Mac
  • Adaptability
Education
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    BA (Hons) Fashion & Textile Design Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton
     - Winchester, United Kingdom
    · Exploring woven textiles through a combination of new technologies and hand processes. · Working with different types of looms including George Wood, Table and Arm loom. · Using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to visualize designs and ideas. · Engaging with the contexts and debates in contemporary art and design. · Taking an experimental approach to textiles making by working in a conceptual way and introducing practices to draw in some ethical and social issues and possible textiles technology.