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University of the Arts London - Art Diploma
Tell us about your educational and/or career journey since you graduated from Brunel.
After graduating from Brunel; I worked in the Department for Education and was promoted to Senior Executive Officer in a short space of time. I have worked for Michael Gove, Tim Loughton and Lord Hill in their Private Offices. I then took a career break to live in Dubai with my husband and set up an award-winning digital marketing agency. I came back to the UK in 2019, had a baby and launched @artbyshree in lockdown. I’ve won an award, been on the radio, featured in British Vogue and painted for celebrities all over the world.
What does a typical day at work involve for you?
I’m a full-time abstract artist and work typically 5 hours a day (mainly evenings) as I am a full-time mum too.
What’s been the highlight of your career journey so far?
Being featured in British Vogue and painted for celebrities such as Rishi Rich, Seema Malhotra and many more
How would you say your Brunel experience has helped you to get where you are today?
It’s given me the skills and foundation to set up a business in terms of the front end of the website, graphic design, coding, UI and interaction.
Why did you choose to study at Brunel and why would you recommend Brunel to others?
It had a good reputation for the path I chose and was near my home.
What is your best memory of studying here?
The state-of-the-art technology (the computers etc were all new when I joined and the lecture theatres were also new so it was a refreshing environment to study in and the lecturers were always so helpful.
If you could give one piece of advice to current Brunel students, what would that be?
A cliché but follow your dreams and trust your gut! 小湿妹视频 something that you enjoy and excites you then the rest will follow.
What would be your top tip or key advice for new graduates as they begin their career journey after leaving Brunel?
Be organised and get your CV ready in advance, take some time out as once you start working it may be difficult to get that downtime and then look forward to what lies ahead.
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