Experience

Abode.

• United Kingdom
• Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interior Designer

  • Oct 2022 - Present



BLOCC INTERIORS

• United Kingdom
• Interior Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interior Designer

  • Apr 2022 - Nov 2022

• Junior Interior Designer

  • Jun 2021 - Apr 2022



Interiors by Casa

• United Kingdom
• Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Junior Designer

  • Oct 2020 - Jun 2021

• Design Studio Assistant

  • Jan 2020 - Sep 2020



Earls House

• Founder

  • Nov 2018 - Jan 2021

  A small business I set up specialising in redesigning and restoring antique and vintage furniture. This included commission work as well as B2C. • Redesigning & restoring furniture to a high standard for resale• Planning and working with a Customer Journey Plan to ensure the customer comes first and they receive excellent, personal service• Designing the website user journey to ensure there is easy navigation for the end user• Creating and working with the Marketing Plan and Content Plan to ensure there is a clear, brand identity that is consistent throughout the customer journey• Setting up, maintaining and growing social media campaigns• Managing the expenses of the company to maximise profits whilst not compromising on quality



Next

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Regional Display Manager

  • Jan 2019 - 2020



River Island

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visual Display Manager

  • Oct 2015 - Nov 2018

  Overseeing, implementing and maintaining the Visual Concepts and Displays in Flagship stores. Currently managing a team of 5 field based Flagship Visual Merchandisers, my role requires a balance of both one to one and distance management. Working in a high profile, fast paced environment, it is crucial we are responsive to new trends, town activity and seasonal events. I regularly carry out store visits with Company Directors and Senior Management therefore I have to be astute and prepared for unexpected visits.

• Area Visual Display Manager, The South of the UK and Belgium

  • Jun 2014 - Sep 2015

  Overseeing 96 stores in the South of the UK and Belgium. Managing a team of 7 field based Visual Merchandisers, distance management was crucial for this role to ensure the implementation of window schemes and shopfloor visual elements were always to a high standard and completed within the set timescales. Strong communication was key through emails, phone calls, conference calls and photo feedback.

• Flagship Field Visual Display Merchandiser

  • Feb 2014 - Jun 2014

• International & Franchise Visual Display Merchandiser

  • Jul 2012 - Jan 2014

  Covering Holland, Belgium, Russia, Poland, Ukraine, Georgia and Armenia; working with different international markets I have become very versatile to consider each markets specific needs. Communication, commercial understanding and customer profile awareness was important to tailor each countries needs. Main responsibilities included:• Organising window schemes and shopfloor displays for each market. • Supporting the development and training of the international VM Teams to ensure they are working to brand standards.• Planning and supporting the design of market specific window schemes. • Thorough, in depth Visit Reports that get sent directly to Senior Management.

• Store Manager

  • Mar 2011 - Jul 2012

• Womenswear Sales Manager

  • Feb 2010 - Mar 2011

• Sales And Service Specialist

  • Nov 2007 - Feb 2010