Taking briefs and working on small and largescale projects from feasibility stage to on-site constructionSite visitsFF&EProduce detailed technical drawings, using AutoCAD and Adobe PhotoshopComprehensive material understanding including suitability for specific applications.Good understanding of building regulations.

Conduct home surveys that ensure accurate measurements are used in the design process.Provide exceptional customer service in customers homes and the showroom.Reduce errors within the business.Ensure high quality plans by auditing designs in advance of delivery, providing feedback to relevant parties.Maintain safe showrooms by completing daily, weekly and periodical Health and Safety checks.

Working with a design agency on a coffee shop roll out from concept to completion and directly for a client on a burger restaurant.

Worked as part of a small design team creating bespoke spaces within the retail & hospitality industries from roll outs to independent businesses. Taking of client briefs and creating drawing packages including revisions for the relevant stages Initial site visits including measured surveys Sourcing of furniture, finishes and items locally or internationally while maintaining a strict budget Working through the approvals process including client, landlord & statutory approvals Liaising with the client, contractors and vendors Projects of various sizes & types (New, Flagship stores, kiosks, refurbishments)Design management for our clients brands from concept through to construction phases including projects in the UAE

Worked for a leading kitchen design company in South Africa using design to create a tailored space for each client within the home.Sales and negotiating 3D design modelling Consultation including homes visits, surveys, project management, ordering Designing not only kitchens but built in cupboards & vanities

UK Customer Services Manager working for a German based office furniture manufacturer.Day to day running of the London showroom including customer service, processing of orders, tenders & quoting, showroom sales, and delivery of furniture orders Assisting Sales Reps, marketing of products and event planning Event Planning such as showroom open days for Clerkenwell design week General office duties Supplier purchasing Showroom management

Medium sized retail design studio working mainly on shopping centre’s, coffee shops and kiosks.Projects from concept to completion. Site Surveys, Concept designs, Construction drawings, Tender Submissions, Council submissions, Tenant and landlord liaison, Working alongside the Director - dealing with landlords design approvals for shopping malls liaising with prospective tenants,Assessing the proposed design submitted against the criteria agreed by the landlord (The Arc Centre - Bury St Edmunds, Intu Milton Keynes) including design of landlord design guides for new tenants.

Medium sized retail design studio working mainly on shopping centre’s, coffee shops and kiosks.Projects from concept to completion. Site Surveys, Concept designs, Construction drawings, Tender Submissions, Council submissions, Tenant and landlord liaison, Working alongside the Director - dealing with landlords design approvals for shopping malls liaising with prospective tenants,Assessing the proposed design submitted against the criteria agreed by the landlord (The Arc Centre - Bury St Edmunds, Intu Milton Keynes) including design of landlord design guides for new tenants.