Samantha Howie

Creative and enthusiastic Art & Design graduate with experience in fashion styling, visual merchandising, photography and retail. Passionate about styling displays and mannequins, creating visual content through event photography, and developing communication skills through working with customers, clients, artists and venues. Enjoy being creative, working with people and finding new ways to make things look and feel their best.

Volunteer Retail Assistant at Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (2025-07 – Present)

• Style mannequins and choose items to add to displays around the shop to create visually intriguing points at the front, and throughout the shop to keep a cleaner, more aesthetically pleasing vibe to the workspace
• Sort, prepare and steam donations and items due to go out, to the highest standard before taking it to the shop floor
• Rotate and replenish stock while keeping displays tidy, attractive and easy for customers to browse, making it an inviting and warm experience for customers
• Operate the tills, card and cash, and provide friendly and helpful service
• Help customers find items, offer styling suggestions and give friendly and useful help
• Work as part of a team to support the store and coworkers to create a welcoming environment

Event Photographer at Self-Employed (2024-05 – Present)

• Photograph live events, artists, bands, raves, models and press shots
• Create promotional posters, artwork and social media content to help artists and venues gain traction and build their visual identity
• Offer videography alongside photography when required
• Manage editing, client communication, scheduling and delivery of final images independently and within a discussed amount of time
• Strengthen communication, organisation and networking skills which has led to repeat bookings from artists, DJs and venues

Nightclub Team Member & Creative at Vibes Nightclub (2026-03 – 2026-07)

• Create posters and promotional graphics for club nights, raves and events
• Use Photography and Videography skills to showcase the club, DJs and other events, ongoing or upcoming
• Help with general tasks around the venue and support the team during busy nights
• Work the door, checking tickets, stamping guests in as well as selling tickets using both card and cash
• Welcome customers and help create a safe, friendly environment from the moment they arrived
• Work in a fast paced nightlife environment, often managing several tasks at once
• Work closely with DJs, staff and event organisers to help promote and run events

Higher National Diploma (HND) in Art & Design (Applied Arts) – City of Glasgow College (2025 – 2026)

Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Art & Design (Applied Arts) – City of Glasgow College (2024 – 2025)

Advanced Higher in Photography – St Ninian's High School

Advanced Higher in Art & Design – St Ninian's High School

Higher in Sports Leadership – St Ninian's High School