Sam

Designing and delivering weekly bespoke floral arrangements for an office, tailored to the client's preferences and what is seasonally available Sourcing fresh flowers from the wholesale flower market and choosing selection, as well as managing quality control and cost efficiency Maintaining installation throughout the week, including stem trimming, water changes and longevity care

Freelance Florist - Self-Employed

(2025-09)

• Designing and delivering weekly bespoke floral arrangements for an office, tailored to the client's preferences and what is seasonally available
• Sourcing fresh flowers from the wholesale flower market and choosing selection, as well as managing quality control and cost efficiency
• Maintaining installation throughout the week, including stem trimming, water changes and longevity care
• Managing a consistent twice-a-week service schedule to ensure high presentation standards

Flower Shop Assistant (Work Experience/Shadowing) - Birksen

(2025-09)

• Assisting florists with conditioning and care of fresh flowers
• Preparing and assembling bouquets for retail sale
• Supporting delivery preparation and completing local deliveries with attention to accuracy and presentation
• Maintaining a clean and organised workspace, including tools, buckets and storage area
• Gaining hands-on experience in the daily operations of a retail flower shop

Freelance Writer - Self-Employed

(2023-10 - 2025-07)

• Voluntary Script Coverage, providing in-depth feedback on scripts, identifying narrative strengths and areas for improvement for professional submission
• Co-Writing a TV show, collaborating with a writer to develop an original TV series
• Incorporating edits from thesis supervisors to develop my novella – Lavender Girl – into publishable form
• Engagement with publishers and editorial assistants to secure a publishing contract

Script Editor - Mudlark

(2022-08 - 2023-04)

• Edited and contributed to the script for the pilot of Mudlark, an observational comedy written by Lee Williams and Russell Kirk
• Liaised between writers, the TV production company, commissioner, and development producer to refine and develop the script
• Ensured practical elements like show continuity, budget constraints, and running time were maintained
• Researched ideas and collaborated with writers on themes for subsequent episodes
• Script currently being marketed to TV production companies

Production Design & Location Manager - Self-Employed

(2020-08 - 2021-08)

• Location Manager: Scouted locations, coordinated with production teams, negotiated contracts and secured permits with local authorities
• Production Design: Developed visual style, managed design budgets, created set models, and led the art department team

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Creative Writing - City, University of London (2021-10 - 2023-10)

BA - Filmmaking - École Internationale de Création Audiovisuelle et de Réalisation (EICAR) (2018-09 - 2021-09)

A Levels - BEDE'S Senior School (2016-09 - 2018-09)

Foundation Certification in Floristry - Floristry - Capel Manor College (2025-11)

1 Week Floristry Fundamentals course - Floristry - McQueens Flower School (2025-09 - 2025-09)