Experience

Catalog Ltd
• United Kingdom
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Interior Designer & Sales

  • Nov 2021 - Present


Hush Living

• United Kingdom
• Retail

• Social Media Marketing

  • Oct 2019 - Feb 2022

  In 2019, I was approached and given the opportunity to manage the digital marketing of a new start up interior company, Hush Living, which ultimately solidified my love for interiors. Since then, I have built and maintained the company’s online presence across several social media platforms including Instagram (@hushliving). This role has allowed me to demonstrate my creative ability through product styling and photo shooting, as well as developing written and visual content that aligns with the Hush Living brand. More recently, I have assisted in buying decisions and visual merchandising which requires an eye for detail. Key Achievements • Improved the brand’s social media engagement and following by 50% by developing successful customer competitions • Drive traffic and sales in store and online by building brand awareness and increasing visibility of products Show less



National Oilwell Varco

• China
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Certification / Shipping Coordinator

  • Oct 2018 - Sep 2020

  My time as a Certification Coordinator is my most responsible role to date which made me confident in my ability to successfully manage the documentation of several manufacturing projects within the company’s busiest product line. Coordinated daily jobs alongside the planning and operations departments in order to meet sale targets whilst ensuring that the company’s quality assurance standards and procedures were also met. I learnt the value of communication and the importance of a can-do attitude, particularly when working in a high-pressure environment. Key Achievements• Employed on a temporary 6-month contract in a receptionist role before I was promoted to Certification Assistant after 7 weeks and again to a permanent position as Certification Coordinator• Ensured sale targets were achieved through effective project and time management skills whilst working across 5-10 sale orders per weekN.P. I left this full time position to return to university and complete my Masters degree in Interior Architecture & Design. Show less

• Receptionist

  • Aug 2018 - Oct 2018

  Having left university and moved home I was looking to build office experience and and some temporary work to save up for my pending travels in 2019. This initial front facing position on reception allowed me to build professional relationships with various departments, third party suppliers and sale clients. A daily part of this job included general administrative duties, organising travel arrangements for various managers and dealing with a range of queries over the phone. During this time I also supported various departments with work, in particular the Shipping, HSE and Certification teams. My actions, work ethic and values caught the attention of senior management which ultimately led to career progression within the company. Show less



size?

• Internet Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Advisor

  • Sep 2017 - Jul 2018

  During my fourth year at university I became a part time sales advisor at the fashion and shoe retailer Size?. This particular job relieved university stress, allowing me to continue strengthening my skillset whilst learning to adapt to new working environments. Additionally, this role provided the perfect opportunity for me utilise my existing experience in customer service, managing stock and processing customer payments. Key Achievements • Often identified as top salesperson by demonstrating effective selling skills through relevant product knowledge and consistent customer care Show less



Station Garage Mitsubishi Torphins

• United Kingdom
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• After Sales Administrator

  • Jun 2017 - Sep 2017

  Upon returning from London, I secured summer temp job before commencing my final year at university. My role was to create and manage an online Ebay selling account for unused motor parts, whereby I set prices for products, arranged payments and delivery. Furthermore, I was on hand to cover the after sales service desk and complete administration duties such as taking bookings and producing customer invoices. Excellent written and verbal communication skills were key when dealing with customers and coordinating jobs within the After Sales team. Show less



Urban Outfitters

• United States
• Apparel & Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Merchandising/Planning Assistant

  • Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  As part of a working placement during my third year at university I moved to London to work for Urban Outfitters Europe as a Merchandising Admin Assistant. Developed necessary Purchase Order management skills in order to provide a clear view of forthcoming intake volumes to the company which determined where I allocated and replenished stock across 52 stores as well as the UK and European website. In addition, coordinated, analysed and produced sales and stock reports to measure store performances which were shared with the wider business. Key Achievements • Awarded an A by the Senior Planner for my valuable contribution to the merchandising team Show less



RAEMOIR GARDEN CENTRE LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Advisor and Customer Services

  • Nov 2013 - Jan 2017

  My experience in sales and customer facing positions has consistently highlighted the need for client focus, which has been permanently installed in me. Working for independent homeware stores such as Raemoir Garden Centre has allowed me to learn an invaluable amount and has offered me first-hand experience that I don’t believe I would have gained working with a sizeable brand. Whilst at university, this job allowed me to grow in confidence and take on various responsibilities within the company. I developed software skills for handling the company database and Swan Retail System which allowed me to input stock, create pricing mark-ups and analyse stock levels. Additionally, I was able to explore my creative side having regularly practiced visual merchandising skills whereby I worked individually or part as a team to create in-store displays that would inspire customers and encourage sales. Having assisted in several buying meetings, I was able to expand on my home and giftware product knowledge whilst also understanding the key fundamentals when communicating with suppliers. Show less