About me
Innovative, enthusiastic and always fully engaged in everything I pursue, the broad experience in my creative career has always been exciting, enjoyable and productive. I thrive in busy and lively work environments and have gained a confidence that I can apply to any work situation or project I take on. I work hard to achieve my goals, persevering and adapting when faced with problems. I ensure that I approach all tasks given to me with great patience and detailed attention, and endeavour to deliver beyond expectations. I believe that all problems I face are opportunities for a creative solution, and I’m now looking to use my design business knowledge and problem-solving abilities alongside my wealth of practical creative skills to develop and support a design business.
Work history
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Mid-Weight Interior Designer & Studio ManagerHamilton Wills
- London, United KingdomFull Time
I was recruited on a 10 month contract to assist in business development and to help build the companies brand. This, coupled with my role as a designer, working on 3 major design projects was achieved by a full rebrand, re-focusing the aesthetic and designing and creating a bespoke furniture collection.
Main areas:
• Project-managed three residential projects in Chelsea and the Cotswolds, all taken on at different stages in the interior design process. Sourcing suppliers, contractors and build teams and co-ordinating them onsite to deliver excellent standards ensuring that projects were completed within budget , on-time and meeting client and designers expectations. Facing inevitable difficulties and problems with creative and concious solutions.
• Created client pitch presentations and renderings (e.g., floorpans, elevations, finish plans and construction drawings) Designing custom finishes and furnishings and creating intelligent solutions to design contraints. Led scheme and design concept creation on all projects and FF&E procurement
• Created a bespoke collection of high-end upholstered furniture and lighting. Sourcing and liaising with bespoke makers and artisans to deliver excellent quality British-made products at sensible pricing.
• Implemented a comprehensive marketing plan covering the next two years of business focusing on new project acquistion and marketing of new bespoke furniture and lighting collections
• Integral in the acquisition process of three new commercial and residential projects
• Overhaul of website and re-branding throughout, reflecting the company
aesthetic. Producing a new company logo, and graphics for the new website and social media platforms
• Managed a small studio team and supervised daily business admin
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Interior Stylist & CreativePaolo Moschino for Nicholas Haslam
- London, United KingdomFull Time
Working within such an institution as Nicholas Haslam gave me the opportunity to hone my interior design skills and develop integral skills needed for the industry. Working on large scale projects with the design team and on the retail side of the business allowed me to quickly advance my understanding of the industry from different aspects.
Main areas:
• Designed and managed the planning and installation of multiple design shows including
Maison et Objet in Paris and Decorex in London
• Solely responsible for shooting, styling and editing all Nicholas Haslam adverts for World
of Interiors, House and Garden, Homes & Gardens and Elle Decor
• Responsible for the styling and decoration of the company’s three large showrooms,
creating new spaces on a three-week rotation.
• Project-managed the complete renovation and refurbishment of all three showrooms
• Managing and directing the studio on projects from commencement to completion
• Responsible for all project photography and turnkey styling
• Implemented a new website and project-managed the maintenance
• Directly responsible for company marketing plans and editorial campaigns
• Developed skills in Autocad and SketchUp, including technical drawing, planning and
ergonomics, build & construction, lighting design, rendering
• Responsible for organising and styling client events
• Attended client meetings and maintained strong client rapport for sales and interior
design clients. Including new client acquisition.
• Notable highlights include: Winning Best Stand at Decorex 2017, World of Interiors Best
Showroom at Focus 2017
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Skills
- Events
- Marketing PR
- Print Design
- Illustrator
- Indesign
- Office
- Photoshop
- Powerpoint
- Interior Styling
- Furniture Design
- Interior Design
- Fashion Design
- Wallpaper Design
- Fabric Design
- Sketchup 3D
- Autocad
- Xero
- Project Management
- Commercial Interior Design
- Procurement