About me
Hello, my name is Imogen Bunyard, I'm a 23 year old Rare Book Valuer looking for my next adventure. Last Summer I graduated form Cardiff Metropolitan University with a 2:1 on the BA (hons) Artists Designer: Maker. This degree saw me undertaking a vast array of material processes with an emphasis on new technologies, my preferred forms of communication are through quilting and bronze casting, with a heavy emphasis on traditional craft skill and how it can be interpreted in the modern world. Although I am not currently a practising artists or designer I still think of myself as a creative person and my role as a Rare Book Valuer at World of Rare Books helps to keep me learning and evolving within a unique sphere.
My position as Rare Book Valuer sees me being responsible for the accurate valuation of books that do not have an ISBN number. Books are valued based on the comparison of title, author and publisher and then finalised by condition of the book, i.e: tanning, dust jackets, water damage etc. When a valuation has been reached I then attach that information to an ASIN so that the logger can successfully log the book to be sold, with as much information as possible present to perspective customers. I work very hard to reach the target of 60 Values per hour, which I can happily report I have exceeded multiple times and enjoy the challenge of a target based role,
Although I am very motivated in my current role at WORB I am actively looking for a new career. Working as a Valuer I have learnt an immeasurable amount about rare books and I find it incredibly fascinating but think that it would be invaluable for me to try and convert these skills into another context. I have caught the valuing bug and would seek out any opportunity that can see me building on my unique and solid foundation as a valuer into a creative career path. Every day I have the opportunity to learn more and I think under the umbrella of a progressive and forward thinking company I could do just that.
Work history
Rare Book Valuer
Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, UKFull Time
• Since April 2017 I have held the position as a Valuer of rare books, meaning that I value pre 1970 books that do not have an ISBN number.
• Valuations are based on the comparison of title, date, publisher and most importantly condition.
• Valuing is aided by a computer algorithm that correctly displays inventory and stock levels, which must to be adhered to whilst valuing.
• Pre-sorting stock that is not worth valuing due to it being of poor condition or known to be of low value or common stock.
• Accurately valuing stock and creating an ASIN where possible, insuring the inventory is of high quality and the customers are satisfied with their purchase.
• Providing all correct and explanatory data, allowing for the book to be logged on various platforms and sold online.
• Correctly manually lifting totes of books and sorting stock into the correct wholesale department if it is undervalued.
• Achieving a valued per hour rate of 60 books, ensuring stock does not build up.
• Positively contributing to my own and others health and safety in regard to the rules of the company buildings and warehouses.
International Volunteer
- IndiaInternship
• Living and working in a rural village community for 3 Months (September 2016-December2016)
• Mobilising the community to be more aware and more active in the local government system.
• Rebuilding and improving the village Anganwadi (Government run preschool).
• Cultivating twice weekly sustainable women and youth meetings.
• Mentoring and identifying key stakeholders in the community.
• Organising and running two large Community Action Days.
• Weekly/Monthly reports to partner NGO, blogging on work being carried out by team.
• Surveying and data collection of community.
• Comprehensive handover report for following batch of volunteers.
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Skills
- Valuation
- Administraion
- Oral/written Communication
- Telephone Skills
- Time Efficient
- Negotiating Persuading
- Complexity/problem Solving
- Relationship Development
- Creative Leadership
- Self Confidence
Education
BA (Hons) Artist Designer: Maker
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
2:1
UAL Foundation in Art and Design
- Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, UK
Distinction
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