Sharna Stockdale

Education

Equipment

My Equipment/Kit:

I can use:

About me

I am a reliable, hardworking and flexible team member, who is highly self-motivated and ambitious. To refine the visual merchandising I learned at a multinational clothing and homeware retailer, I completed an Advanced Diploma in Retail Display and Merchandising at East Berkshire College.

During that time I was awarded a Highly Commended Certificate and a Gold Medal. Since graduating, I have gained more confidence in my abilities which are constantly improving. I have skills in woodwork, metalwork, prop making and scenic painting, which I am continuing to develop.

In my spare time I enjoy model making, and as a member of the Replica Props Forum, I regularly discuss techniques with professionals. I also like to read fantasy, thrillers and general fiction books, especially those which have later been adapted for television.

I have always enjoyed watching movies, particularly horror and science-fiction, which I believe have motivated my desire to work within this industry.
Additional skills:
GENERAL SKILLS INCLUDE;

- AutoCAD (Basic)
- Carpentry
- Casting
- Construction
- Drawing
- Interior Design
- Metalwork
- MIG Welding
- Model Making
- Mould Making
- Painting
- Perspective Drawing
- Photoshop (Basic)
- Prop Making
- Puppet Making
- Sculpting
- Set Design
- Set Dressing
- Technical Drawing
- Visual Merchandising



INDUSTRY SKILLS INCLUDE;

CONSTRUCTION
- Angle Grinder (cutting,grinding and polishing)
- Band Saw
- Circular Saw
- Electric Drill and Driver
- Hammer and Nails/Tacks
- Hand/Panel Saw
- Jigsaw
- Metal Bending
- Metal Saw
- MIG Welder
- Mortiser
- Radial Arm Saw
- Router
- Staple Gun
- Wall Saw

PAINTING
- Brick Murals
- Canvas Backdrops
- Faux Effects(including brick, marble, metal, stone and wood)
- Pneumatic Spray Gun

PROP MAKING
- Casting Moulds (with alginate, modroc, plaster and silicon)
- Clay Modelling/Moulding
- Fibreglass (moulds and casts)
- Jesmonite
- Mechanical Links
- Paper Modelling/Sculpture
- Papier Mâché
- Poly Carving
Referees:
Available on request.
Additional information:
ACHIEVEMENTS
Awarded a First Class BA (Hons), Scenic Arts (Construction, Props and Painting)from Rose Bruford.
Awarded the Gold Medal and Certificate by The British Display Society (BDS).
Awarded the Highly Commended Certificate by The British Display Society (BDS).



CERTIFICATIONS
Emergency First Aid at Work
Safety Passport Alliance

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Prop Maker
Job Titles	Props Master, Prop Maker, Set Dresser, Set Artist / Designer, Set Builder, Carpenter
Years in industry	1 to 3 years