The Collective represents a select group of interior furnishing products, all of which share the same high levels of quality and integrity. We aim to help create spaces that look and feel great while working intuitively backed up with the highest level of customer service

Sunray Engineering timber division was a new endeavour to manufacture and supply timber fire doors to the commercial construction sector.I lead the implementation of new systems and processes including estimating, surveying and supplying timber doors. I sourced new suppliers and met with new clients alongside our Sales Director to discuss their requirements. I contacted and introduced new and existing clients to our timber doors and was responsible for all new projects from first contact… Show more Sunray Engineering timber division was a new endeavour to manufacture and supply timber fire doors to the commercial construction sector.I lead the implementation of new systems and processes including estimating, surveying and supplying timber doors. I sourced new suppliers and met with new clients alongside our Sales Director to discuss their requirements. I contacted and introduced new and existing clients to our timber doors and was responsible for all new projects from first contact through estimating and contract review to supply.Unfortunately due to the Covid-19 downturn along with timber doors being a new sector I was made redundant. Show less

Design and estimating timber products direct to trade customers. I dealt with Medium building contractors to convert them into new account holders and win back old accounts by providing great customer service through open meetings and presentations, many account holders soley dealt with me enabling me to exceed my company targets on a regular basis totalling £1.6M turnover over a three year period.Part of my responsibilities was to run the council housing refurbishment contracting for… Show more Design and estimating timber products direct to trade customers. I dealt with Medium building contractors to convert them into new account holders and win back old accounts by providing great customer service through open meetings and presentations, many account holders soley dealt with me enabling me to exceed my company targets on a regular basis totalling £1.6M turnover over a three year period.Part of my responsibilities was to run the council housing refurbishment contracting for Shepway Council through our customer the MEARS Group, this was a year-on-year rolling contract to survey and supply kitchens which met the councils requirements. Show less

Manufacturing and installing my own garden kitchens and decking. I also carried out small building renovation works, my final large project was a complete renovation of an office block for Fresh Start For Kids in Folkestone 2014.

During this time I refurbished the house we were living in, I started work with a local flooring contractor, by learning quickly and enabling him to take on extra projects I helped him expand his business.

Bespoke joinery company specialising in licensed trade premises. I joined as a junior designer progressing to senior designer and assistant project manager reporting directly to the owners of the business.I expanded my responsibilities to include budgeting and quantity surveying to make sure the design and project were delivered on time, to the correct specification and allowing the owners to concentrate on running the company.As a Project Manager I managed the Construction & Design… Show more Bespoke joinery company specialising in licensed trade premises. I joined as a junior designer progressing to senior designer and assistant project manager reporting directly to the owners of the business.I expanded my responsibilities to include budgeting and quantity surveying to make sure the design and project were delivered on time, to the correct specification and allowing the owners to concentrate on running the company.As a Project Manager I managed the Construction & Design Management folder and Health & Safety folders were in full compliance, I held site meetings to keep the project on schedule and on budget liaising with sub-contractors, architects and clients. Show less