Fionnuala Deevey Email & Phone Number

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Baldoyle, Dublin , Ireland

Stayed tuned for the new state of the art design hub for architects & designers to get creative with their clients with limitless possibilities for colour, texture & pattern using only quality materials for your walls and floors through the home and garden. Situated on the North side of Dublin the center of Baldoyle! Opening this Spring!!!

Sandyford Dublin

Since 1987 this family company has continuously introduced higher standards in kitchen design & engineering to the Irish market. The first Irish to launch German engineered kitchens they have built their reputation internationally resulting in them being the agents for esteemed brands like SieMatic, Hacker & Warrendorf. And with our handmade division the creative possibilities for our clients are endless.Cohesively paired with beautiful furniture from European brands like Ligne Roset, LEMA,… Show more Since 1987 this family company has continuously introduced higher standards in kitchen design & engineering to the Irish market. The first Irish to launch German engineered kitchens they have built their reputation internationally resulting in them being the agents for esteemed brands like SieMatic, Hacker & Warrendorf. And with our handmade division the creative possibilities for our clients are endless.Cohesively paired with beautiful furniture from European brands like Ligne Roset, LEMA, LaPalma & Sangiacomo I have been able to complete 100s of homes with full fit outs to happy clients.I have been fortunate to be able to train annually with these kitchen and furniture factories all over Europe to learn the bones of the business and manufacture at this level. This has also rolled over to appliance special training with the leading appliances brands, visiting their factories around Europe and do in-house training including BORA, Gaggenau, & Miele.Managing the set up of our renowned Sandyford showroom I could raise standards for our highend clients so they can enjoy the process from beginning to end of the creation of their kitchen and living spaces, alongside myself and our team here in a relaxing atmosphere.I pride myself as a senior designer in this company both with my private clients and contract developments around Ireland. I strive for transparency & open communication with my clients to create the homes they have dreamed for themselves at the budget they can manage.I continuously do my utmost to keep any of the stress involved in renovations off the clients and provide them with solutions over issues. I love working alongside the site team for a smooth timely management from the clients first showroom appointment with me through to final walk through of their new home.I'm satisfied if I have ended with a happy client, in a beautiful home, suitable to their lifestyle, on time, in budget and to a quality they can live stress free for many years to come. Show less

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

As any designer will concur a beautifully designed project is only as successful as how it is run.As part of our contracts division I have run some of our most prestigious developments with Arena since 2016 including Bloomfield in Donnybrook, Knockrabo in Mount Merrion and Brighton Wood in Foxrock.100s of new homes specified to the highest quality finishes available on the Irish market, to budget and on time.Running the design process, pricing, ordering, installation, budgeting… Show more As any designer will concur a beautifully designed project is only as successful as how it is run.As part of our contracts division I have run some of our most prestigious developments with Arena since 2016 including Bloomfield in Donnybrook, Knockrabo in Mount Merrion and Brighton Wood in Foxrock.100s of new homes specified to the highest quality finishes available on the Irish market, to budget and on time.Running the design process, pricing, ordering, installation, budgeting and advising the overall scope of these projects has been challenging and thoroughly enjoyable. I meet with the 100s of new homeowners wanting something special and out of the ordinary for their new homes.Working in construction during Covid brought unexpected challenges and risks to everyone in the industry. At Arena being able to pull off these projects whilst keeping my talented team on the ground continuously working to ever changing deadlines and staying safe was incredibly rewarding Show less

Balbriggan

http://www.tierneykitchens.ie/One of the biggest kitchen companies in North County Dublin at this end of the market I was brought in to design, manage and assist in the general day to day. Meeting clients for initial design meetings and assisting the senior sales teams, creating their presentations and with the running of larger projects I learnt a lot swiftly in this working environment. It was fast pace, target driven and in less then a year I saw most of my designs go through to sale… Show more http://www.tierneykitchens.ie/One of the biggest kitchen companies in North County Dublin at this end of the market I was brought in to design, manage and assist in the general day to day. Meeting clients for initial design meetings and assisting the senior sales teams, creating their presentations and with the running of larger projects I learnt a lot swiftly in this working environment. It was fast pace, target driven and in less then a year I saw most of my designs go through to sale and full production.I headed up the back office managing several interns, working through initial inquiries to get design presentations and competitive quotes out to clients. With good management we were able to produce a fast turn around growing the number of appointments to get clients in the door, pre educated and ready to make decisions. Teaching the staff improved softwares I was able to assist bringing up the standards of the presentations the sales teams were producing. With my office next to the warehouse I was the go between and learn a lot on the production line on this level of workmanship. Show less

Church St, Richmond, Vic 3162, Melbourne, Australia

www.french&english.com.auOverseeing day to day sales within the retail store.Putting together furniture and accessories packages for customers from within store as well as at home consultations. Assisting clients with layout issues and suggesting packages that would suit their home and use.Ensuring each package is put together with every detail to customers requests clear and put through accordingly. Organising delivery and ensuring install goes as planned.Regular shop floor… Show more www.french&english.com.auOverseeing day to day sales within the retail store.Putting together furniture and accessories packages for customers from within store as well as at home consultations. Assisting clients with layout issues and suggesting packages that would suit their home and use.Ensuring each package is put together with every detail to customers requests clear and put through accordingly. Organising delivery and ensuring install goes as planned.Regular shop floor layout & design changes keeping design of the store fresh and appealing to every consumer. Ensuring our shop window design is competitive on the high end furniture design street. Working at trade fairs promoting our own brands from within French & English and Cote Noir ranges. Show less

Elsternwick

Barista work, serving drinks and food keeping with company standards and expectations including a large range of hot and cold drinks exclusive to Gloria Jeans.Training in new staff in the above.Delivering consistent good customer service to build up our regular customers and ensuring we recognized them and knew their orders every morning.Took on responsibility of closing shop in the evening, finishing bank work, cash up and ensuring cleanliness across the board in the shop that… Show more Barista work, serving drinks and food keeping with company standards and expectations including a large range of hot and cold drinks exclusive to Gloria Jeans.Training in new staff in the above.Delivering consistent good customer service to build up our regular customers and ensuring we recognized them and knew their orders every morning.Took on responsibility of closing shop in the evening, finishing bank work, cash up and ensuring cleanliness across the board in the shop that exceed health regulations exceptions. Show less

South Bank, Melbourne, Australia

Part of the sales team as the junior interior designer.Responsible for securing projects for the company by compiling great packages for customers suiting their style and budgets.Mainly worked on corporate packages for multi-level apartment designs throughout Australia.Overseeing installations of our packages through to final details to a standard that the consumer can move right in straight away. This including heading one of our larger projects in the install of 10 packages over 3… Show more Part of the sales team as the junior interior designer.Responsible for securing projects for the company by compiling great packages for customers suiting their style and budgets.Mainly worked on corporate packages for multi-level apartment designs throughout Australia.Overseeing installations of our packages through to final details to a standard that the consumer can move right in straight away. This including heading one of our larger projects in the install of 10 packages over 3 new developments in Darwin's new Waterfront developments with Toga Developments. Show less

Dundrum, Dublin.

Greeted, assisted and directed guests, workers, visitors and the general public and directed them to the right area. Answered all incoming calls and handled customer’s inquiries. Responded to guests and public inquiries and complaints and dealt with each one professionally and ensured each customer left satisfied.Received, directed and passed relevant calls and emails to the back office.Organized and supervised all evening and weekend events. Ensured each event was memorable for… Show more Greeted, assisted and directed guests, workers, visitors and the general public and directed them to the right area. Answered all incoming calls and handled customer’s inquiries. Responded to guests and public inquiries and complaints and dealt with each one professionally and ensured each customer left satisfied.Received, directed and passed relevant calls and emails to the back office.Organized and supervised all evening and weekend events. Ensured each event was memorable for our customer down to the last details including dietary needs, menu designs, decorations and little surprises for their guests. Ensured communication ran smoothly between each department including gifts from the shop floor, details from the back office and a clear understanding of each individual event and guest from the cocktail bar, high end restaurant and kitchen quarters. Show less

Assisted in design projects with senior designers.Created new marketing strategies for contacting potential clients and easing accessibility for people in the industry.Ran promotional events to highlight changes in the showrooms.Initiated through to completion a new advertising campaign with national design magazines.Redesigned brochures and posters for the showrooms and onsite projects to promote company. Assisted with new website design

Malahide

Hugh Lane Gallery

Assisted Jonathan Legge the Creative Director of this part of the bid for Dublin to become the world capital of designhttp://www.pivotdublin.com/index.php/blog/entry/icsid_dublin_visit

coordinating 80 students to exhibit their design degree projects to promote themselves in the design industry included students from interior, product, graphic and furniture design

Class rep 2007- 2011Governing Councillor 2007-2011Party Liason Officer 2007-2010- head of small events within DITSU Mountjoy SquarePart time officer for Mountjoy Square committee (dealing with budgets etc for student events societies and clubs) 2007-2010Head of Grad show committee 2010-2011

After organizing an Art & Design Week for two years with events across Dublin promoting creativity within the student body I started this society with Kathryn Payne in 2008 and it took off with us winning Best New Society in 2010 and runners up in the all Ireland in the same category.I was deemed secretary as I was responsible for the admin side of things. Event organization, updating members, promoting for new members, advertising and marketing the society, its events and charity… Show more After organizing an Art & Design Week for two years with events across Dublin promoting creativity within the student body I started this society with Kathryn Payne in 2008 and it took off with us winning Best New Society in 2010 and runners up in the all Ireland in the same category.I was deemed secretary as I was responsible for the admin side of things. Event organization, updating members, promoting for new members, advertising and marketing the society, its events and charity collections. Show less

-Responsibilities include: Checking customers' identification in order to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages, writing food orders on order slips, memorizing orders, entering orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff, checking with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems, explaining how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods, informing… Show more -Responsibilities include: Checking customers' identification in order to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages, writing food orders on order slips, memorizing orders, entering orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff, checking with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems, explaining how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods, informing customers of daily specials, preparing checks, presenting menus to patrons and answering questions, making recommendations upon request. Show less

Trainee Manager of direct sales and marketing in the Events Campaign Department.Organization and working at business to business, residential, and event based campaigns.

Killester, Howth Road

Volunteer work in the parish centreGeneral general to the centreDirecting people where the activities were onDescribing and advertising different classesAnswering inquiries via visitors and phone calls

Ba (Hons) Deisgn: Interior And Furniture, Interior Design, Spatial Design, Interior Architecture

Activities and Societies: DIT Student Union Rep, Governing Councilor, Art & Design Society Secretary, Head of Events for DIT Grad Show

Diploma, Project Management, Honours

Education record