Samantha Howie

I am a friendly, creative and enthusiastic Art & Design graduate with experience in retail, customer service and working in busy environments. Through my retail and event work, I have developed confidence when communicating with different people, handling cash and card payments and managing several tasks at once. I enjoy working as part of a team, helping customers and creating a welcoming environment.

I am hardworking, quick to learn and would love the opportunity to develop my skills within a café or hospitality environment.

Volunteer Retail Assistant - Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland - Newton Mearns

(2025-07)

• I style mannequins and choose items for displays around the shop to create interesting and eye-catching areas for customers.
• I sort, prepare and steam donations and items due to go out, to the highest standard I can achieve before I take it to the shop floor.
• I rotate and replenish stock while keeping displays tidy, attractive and easy for customers to browse, making it an inviting and warm experience for customers.
• I operate the tills, card and cash, and provide friendly and helpful service.
• I help customers find items, offer styling suggestions and give friendly and useful help.
• I love working as part of a team to support the store and my coworkers to create a welcoming environment.

Event Photographer - Self-Employed - Glasgow

(2024-05)

• Photographing live events, artists, bands, raves, models and press shots.
• I create promotional posters, artwork and social media content to help artists and venues gain traction and build their visual identity.
• I also offer videography alongside photography when required.
• Working independently has strengthened my communication, organisation and networking skills which has led to repeat bookings from artists, DJs and venues.
• I manage my editing, client communication, scheduling and delivery of final images independently and within a discussed amount of time. Using photography and design to create different visual styles depending on the client and project.

Nightclub Team Member & Creative - Vibes Nightclub - Glasgow

(2026-03 - 2026-07)

• I created posters and promotional graphics for club nights, raves and events.
• Used my Photography and Videography skills to showcase the club, DJs and other events, ongoing or upcoming.
• I helped with general tasks around the venue and supported the team during busy nights.
• Worked the door, checking tickets, stamping guests in as well as selling tickets using both card and cash.
• I always aimed to welcome customers and helped create a safe, friendly environment from the moment they arrived.
• I worked in a fast paced nightlife environment, often managing several tasks at once.
• Thanks to all of this, I worked closely with DJs, staff and event organisers to help promote and run events.

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

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

Advanced Higher - Photography - St Ninian's High School

Advanced Higher - Art & Design - St Ninian's High School

Higher - Sports Leadership - St Ninian's High School

Certificate - Childcare - St Ninian's High School