Experience

David Phillips

• United Kingdom
• Furniture
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Property Stylist

  • Feb 2019 - Present

  Currently I am working as a Senior Property Interior Stylist for David Phillips, transforming homes to attract buyers or tenants to the property. Currently I am working as a Senior Property Interior Stylist for David Phillips, transforming homes to attract buyers or tenants to the property.



Lavanda

• United Kingdom
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Property Onboarding Specialist

  • May 2018 - Dec 2018

  I progressed to the position of Property Onboarding Specialist at Lavanda after 6 months of being with the company. Using my previous experience of styling for photoshoots, I had the role of creating property descriptions and building each listing which were advertised on booking platforms (Airbnb, Expedia, etc). I worked closely with photographers and furniture installation companies to ensure the properties we advertised were represented as beautifully as possible. Using a variety of different props and accessory arrangements whilst styling the properties, gave individuality to each listing helping them achieve more bookings. During the property onboards, I would also meet clients as a representative of Lavanda, to explain the process and build positive relationships to then pass over to the Account Management Team.I have also gained more experience with data inputting as the company grew to focus more on the product and technology of the business, and have been responsible for connecting the property listings to multiple platforms in order to get the clients as many bookings as possible. Show less

• Guest Services Specialist

  • Oct 2017 - May 2018

  I was employed by Lavanda as a Guest Services Specialist when I returned from travelling the USA, after having a first hand experience with Airbnb. I loved the concept of hosting guests in homes so they can experience life as a resident, not just a tourist. Working as a Guest Services Specialist allowed me to expand my knowledge of customer service to a higher standard, by having direct communication through emails and telephone calls from the booking process to the end of the guests stay. The responsibility of this role was to ensure the guest experience was more than satisfactory by working within the operation team to problem solve any issues that arose. Show less



Debenhams

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Visual Assistant

  • Jun 2014 - May 2017

  I progressed into the position of Senior Visual Assistant after working with Debenhams for over a year, where I was given the responsibility to train new visual assistants on styling and merchandising throughout the store. Contributing ideas to create fresh and eye-catching displays was one of my favourite attributes of this role, as it was a combination of problem solving and design. My role developed as I began supporting other stores in the region to set up brand new stores, or prepare a store for the yearly Model Store competition. I love to work as part of a team, and this role gave me the chance to make connections with other colleagues throughout the company, and work with a variety of different visual teams regularly. Show less

• Intern

  • Jul 2016 - Jul 2016

  This experience allowed me to shadow a selection of the creative departments in order to expand my knowledge of the company and fashion industry. During my time in Debenhams Head Office, I assisted the Head Office Visual Team to construct and launch the Christmas roll out to other stores. I was also able to shadow the buying team, design team, and creative team across the few weeks.

• Visual Assistant

  • Jan 2013 - Jun 2014

  I began working as a Visual Assistant in the New Year of 2013, where my role was to assist in the displays and window dressing throughout the store. My role was to support the supervisor with implementing new store roll-outs and seasonal moves. I gained experience with painting and decorating displays within departments, using a creative outlook to ensure the displays where captivating for the customer journey around the store.

• Sales Assistant

  • Nov 2012 - Jan 2013



Surrey Arts Wardrobe

• Guildford, United Kingdom

• Intern

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

  Surrey Arts Wardrobe is a council funded costume wardrobe where theatre groups, businesses and schools hire costumes for productions. My role was to assist styling outfits together with props and accessories, and to ensure the clients had a great experience hiring from the company. I also assisted with maintaining the quality of the garments with needlework and steaming, sorting invoices, and generally helping out where needed. Surrey Arts Wardrobe is a council funded costume wardrobe where theatre groups, businesses and schools hire costumes for productions. My role was to assist styling outfits together with props and accessories, and to ensure the clients had a great experience hiring from the company. I also assisted with maintaining the quality of the garments with needlework and steaming, sorting invoices, and generally helping out where needed.



Sugar Magazine

• Book and Periodical Publishing

• Intern

  • Dec 2010 - Dec 2010