Samantha Hely (She/her)
Work Preferences
RemoteOpen to roles
About Me
I have a degree in Illustration, currently working towards becoming a freelance content creator for neurodiverse business owners and am about to start a BSc in Psychology through distance learning.
Ideal Workplace Values
Flexibility and understanding of everyday life of someone with a neurodivergence, flexibility in working hours, inclusivity.
💪Skills and Strengths
My Neuro-exceptional talent
I frequently think outside the box, am highly creative and pick up new skills very quickly in relation to technology or creative practice. I also soak information up about anything that is of interest, especially psychology.
Technical Skills
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
Social media sites
Microsoft Office
Top 5 Soft Skills
Active ListeningWorking AutonomouslyAdaptabilityCreativityReliability🧠Inclusion Essentials
Accommodations
Closed captioningInterviewer experienced with neurodiversityAlternate interview formatEmail / calendar organizationTask managementDaily remindersPresentation helpCommunication planConcise instructions for processingWritten checklistsReceive information in advanceWritten InstructionsRecorded MeetingsWait time for processing information Flexible scheduleExtra time off for appointmentsShorter meetingsPeriodic rest breaksUninterrupted work timeNoise-cancelling headphonesQuiet / individual workspacesSelf-stimulation tools / gadgetCounselingJob coachingTherapyEmployee resource groupSupport with advocatingEnvironments I'm comfortable with
I struggle working in an office with lots of things happening all at once. I also become fatigued very quickly when outside the home so would prefer something where i can work from home for the majority of the time and arrange my time with full flexibility.
🎓Education and Credentials
| Attended for 3 years from 2016 to 2019 2016 2019 3 years | University of Portsmouth Bachelor's degree - Illustration |