Experience

8 Holland Street

• United Kingdom
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design Director

  • Dec 2021 - Present



Suzy Hoodless Studio

• United Kingdom
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Interior Designer

  • Apr 2018 - Dec 2021

  Suzy Hoodless, a renowned tastemaker, is known for mixing the best of vintage andcontemporary design with bold colour, patterns and textures. Working to create individualand timeless interiors that reflect clients’ aspirations/ brief.• The most senior interior designer; leading a team of 3 on projects from concept to completion.Creating and managing teams, as per project requirements. • Working on multiple projects simultaneously, including liaising with architects,contractors and sub-contractors. • Distilling the clients brief from concept to completion.• Creating and delivering client presentations, attending site visits with architects,contractors and the client.• Space planning and creating layouts and space flow.• Producing internal elevations and 3D visuals.• Responding to the brief; initial concepts, concept development. • Sourcing vintage and contemporary FF&E.• Designing and working with suppliers to create bespoke furniture and lighting. • Managing project budgets in conjunction with client quotes and procurement. • Assisting studio manager & company accountant with forecasting fees, procurementincome across projects, invoicing and much more. • Producing and maintaining schedule of works and timelines.• Allocating team workload in line with projected fees and timeline.• Generating fee analysis; projections and analysis to support studio manager with newbusiness function• Creating clear, comprehensive in-house project finance and management templates tostandardise documentation and minimise human error.• Setting up and overseeing company protocol for the procurement of VAT specialscheme purchases.• Collaborating on PR documents, interviews, Instagram, website development.• Developing and building smooth relationships with both existing and new suppliers.• Assisting with HR; reviewing and interviewing shortlisted candidates for new roles.• Training new employees on company processes, computer programmes and industryknowledge

• Interior Designer

  • Jan 2016 - Apr 2018



Geronimo Inns

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interior Designer

  • Oct 2014 - Dec 2015

  Geronimo Inns is a design and food lead managed estate under the umbrella of Young’s Pub. Geronimo manages 36 venues within London and Surrey including outlets in Heathrow, Westfield’s, and St Pancreas Station. The role was a maternity cover role where I was responsible for the refurbishments of existing pubs within the estate. I Worked alongside the marketing, operation directors, retail directors, managing director and the Estate management team. Creating engaging designs from concept to completion within budget and on time.



SMITH CREATIVE DESIGN LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Design Services

• Design Assistant

  • Sep 2013 - Oct 2014

  Working directly alongside the owner of the Company, Mark Smith and the clients, I assisted in sourcing FF&E, managing the schedules, ordering and project budgets. In addition to this my main focus was on designing and drawing technical drawings for kitchen designs, GA’s, joinery and bespoke furniture. Projects I worked on include a Chelsea town house, the connection of two mews houses in South Kensington, a Brighton holiday home and a family flat in Earls Court. My responsibilities included: o Obtaining samples o Managing schedules and orders o Technical drawings including drawing and designing GA’s, kitchens, concept joinery and bespoke furniture o Site visits o Attending meetings with clients, architects & suppliers o Keeping track of budgets, purchase orders, deliveries o Office management o Presentations o Planning applications



Justin Van Breda London

• United Kingdom
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern Designer

  • Jul 2013 - Sep 2013

  After Graduating from KLC I accepted an Internship with Justin Van Breda. Whilst working for Justin I assisted on the refurbishment of a family home in Kensington and carried out technical drawings for the JVB furniture line. My responsibilities included: o Obtaining samples o Scheduling o Technical Drawing o Weekly site visits o Sourcing After Graduating from KLC I accepted an Internship with Justin Van Breda. Whilst working for Justin I assisted on the refurbishment of a family home in Kensington and carried out technical drawings for the JVB furniture line. My responsibilities included: o Obtaining samples o Scheduling o Technical Drawing o Weekly site visits o Sourcing



RPS

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technician

  • Jan 2011 - Sep 2012

  Prior to training as an Interior Designer I worked for the Transport and Highways department of a Planning & Development consultancy. In the role I carried out transport research and data analysis, helping with the preparation of transport reports for planning applications. I also provided administrative support and managed the office purchase ledger. During this role I undertook AutoCad training allowing her to carry out basic drawing work for the Highways team. My responsibilities included: o Data Anslysis o Transport research o Report writing o AutoCad o Purchase Ledger and Administration



UK Greetings

• United Kingdom
• Consumer Goods
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Merchandiser

  • Nov 2009 - Dec 2010

  For this role I was calling upon local supermarkets (mainly Tesco's and Sainsbury's) where I would tidy and replenishing greeting cards displays, as well as assisting with re-ordering stock. For this role I was calling upon local supermarkets (mainly Tesco's and Sainsbury's) where I would tidy and replenishing greeting cards displays, as well as assisting with re-ordering stock.



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• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Office Supervisor

  • Oct 2009 - Dec 2010

  In this role I was responsible to the day to day running of the stores administrative office. I had one member of staff reporting to me. For this role I carried out General admin work, personnel, stock returns, banking, staff quality assurance and supporting store manager. I also manged sale mark downs. In this role I was responsible to the day to day running of the stores administrative office. I had one member of staff reporting to me. For this role I carried out General admin work, personnel, stock returns, banking, staff quality assurance and supporting store manager. I also manged sale mark downs.