Anna Harper-Lawrence

Hi, I'm Anna and I have recently graduated from Durham University with a History Degree.

I am passionate about heritage and conservation, creative arts, and vernacular architecture and interiors.

Retail Team Leader (2018-2019)

Warwick Castle 

Foster and maintain a high standard across the department through both shop and people management. Deliver high quality guest experiences, hit KPI targets, and perform shop inspections and risk assessments. Engage a team and help them to maximise their potential through positive communications and individualised support. Act as a key holder and cash handler for multiple shops across site. Act as a first responder to issues with guests, de-escalate situations and handle customer complaints.

Retail Host (2017-2018)

Warwick Castle 

Develop and implement strong customer service skills to deliver a unique and engaging experience to guests of all ages and backgrounds. Organise, merchandise, and clean multiple shops to a high standard. Work effectively within a team and independently to solve problems and come up with creative solutions. Received specialised health and safety training for working in an historic property.

College Representative Co-ordinator (2022-2023)

The Hygiene Bank Durham 

Organise and manage a group of volunteers to aid with fundraising and educating on the work of the Hygiene Bank. Manage the busy schedules of multiple people and foster a positive volunteering environment. Create and deliver engaging presentations in local schools and help students to put on their own fundraising events.

Volunteer (2019-2020)

Children Achieving Through Student Support 

Organise and run fun activity days, trips, and residentials for primary aged children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Provide a safe space where children can open up about personal problems, relax, and just be kids! Received training in health and safety, first aid, and data protection.

Creative Director (2022-2023)

St Chads Charity Fashion Show 

Create cohesive branding for the event, run a variety of social media accounts, and create and set up decorations for a large event. Use engaging and informative posts to encourage support for our chosen charity (Durham Area Youth) and help to run a successful fashion show which raised over £10,000. Communicate a creative vision effectively and work with external contractors to fulfil this.

Fashion Designer (2021-2023)

St Chads Charity Fashion Show 

Create unique crochet pieces to be featured on the runway at a popular fashion show. Work with models to ensure the pieces fit, were comfortable, and they felt good in them. Help out on the night with any last minute tweaks in a high pressured environment.

Head of Decorations (2019-2020) 

Candlemas Ball 

Plan, create, and set up themed decorations in six different spaces, co-ordinate a team and work alongside a deputy. Complete extensive research on the theme of ‘decades’ including interior designs, fashions, and popular culture. Create mood boards and 3D models to successfully communicate a creative vision. Work with a wider team to plan and run a successful event.

GCSEs - 13 A* and 2 A grades A Levels - 2A* and 2 A grades

History Degree - Durham University - currently unmarked due to strikes