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|    ABOUT ME    |

Originally from Christchurch, New Zealand. I decided to move to the UK in order to contribute my knowledge, creativity and design skills to the interior/spatial design industry and develop my expertise and skills in Europe. After 4 years in kitchen design, I am now looking to expand into full interior architecture, with a particular interest in hospitality design. I have good communication and organisational skills to name a few, and can work independently and as part of a team. I am also an expert in many design and architectural software packages.

Employment History
Senior Designer |
Godalming Kitchens I www.godalming-kitchens.co.uk

Wormley, Surrey, UK | Nov 2019 – Ongoing

 

I was head-hunted for my current position to launch and manage a new kitchen design studio, primarily to create and design a new brand identity, website, social presence and kitchen showroom. I was hired for this role on the strengths of my previous experience in the fields of branding, graphic design, and kitchen and bathroom design, as well as my roles involving project management.

 

Key Achievements:

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  • Developing my skills in Word Press.

  • Creating a full brand identity, stationery and marketing package.

Freelance Designer |
Elephant33 I www.elephant33.com

Wellington, New Zealand / Godalming, Surrey | 2013 – Ongoing

 

Alongside my full-time employment, I have designed and produced work for family, friends and friends of friends, through word of mouth, from logo designs to children’s birthday invitations. I work closely with my customers to create the brand identity of their own new companies, producing logos, business cards, set-up merchandise, marketing materials, and websites and online presence.

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Most notable works were:

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  • A full wedding package - monogram, invitations, flip flops, corflute fans and wine labels.

  • Brand identities for several small start-up businesses, including logos and marketing materials.

  • As the company had clients all around New Zealand and the world, I was working on more than 50 jobs at a time, so multitasking was imperative.

  • Improved personal range of knowledge including production and branding techniques, creating user-friendly and print ready files through new design software packages.​

Senior Kitchen Sales Designer |
Lime Designs Kitchen & Joinery I www.lime-designs.co.uk

Dorking, Surrey, United Kingdom | Sept 2017 – Sept 2019, Full Time

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This position was a step up from my previous role, as in addition to maintaining all previous responsibilities, I worked directly with the customers and their architects and builders to provide a full design and installation service. This often encompassed not only the kitchen design, but the interior design of the entire living space. I also worked closely with the customer during the quoting phase, to ensure that both their requirements and budget were met. When onsite work commenced, I worked alongside the installation manager, to ensure the job went smoothly.

 

Key Achievements:

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  • Working closely with architects, interior designers and builders has given me knowledge of interdisciplinary collaboration to complete the entire project confidently

  • Developing my interior design skills, including kitchens, bathrooms, living spaces, offices, & bedrooms.

  • Promoted to senior 3D designer to produce photo-realistic images customers can share.

Kitchen and Bathroom Sales Designer |
Godalming Kitchens & Bathrooms Ltd

Godalming, United Kingdom | Dec 2015 – Sept 2017, Full Time

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My role encompasses the entire Design and Sales process from initial meeting through to final product. The process begins with establishing the clients’ wants and needs, interpreting their provided plans or measurements from an onsite survey, to produce a detailed design, plan and 3D perspectives. A quote is then produced from the design. These are then discussed and changed until a final design and quote has been agreed upon. My role is to then manage the installation process, from placing orders with suppliers and scheduling installation times around customer needs and the various production times. When works commence, my job; alongside the installation manager, is to make sure the job goes smoothly and the various fitters and products are in the right place at the right time.

 

Key Achievements:

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  • Dealing directly with clients helped me improve my personal communication skills.

  • Obtained significant knowledge in the areas of Kitchens and Bathrooms.

  • Become a top drawer 3D designer with speed and accuracy to deliver great results.

Production & Branding Coordinator | 
Signature Promotions | www.sigpromo.co.nz

Wellington, New Zealand | Aug 2011 – July 2015, Full Time

 

Signature Promotions is the largest and leading company in the promotional products industry in New Zealand, providing an endless variety of branded promotional products, clothing and corporate gifts. They offer a full service from product design, manufacture and sourcing, to product branding and packaging/dispatch logistics, and work with a range of companies across New Zealand and the World. 

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My role included the coordination of the production process from beginning to end, from designing/proofing concept products according to clients’ requirements, as well as dealing with suppliers and branders to coordinate the sourcing and branding of the products through to final delivery, often within very strict deadlines.

 

Key Achievements:

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  • Dealing directly with clients, suppliers and branders helped me improve my personal communication skills.

  • Worked in the same position over a four year period, becoming a senior member of the team, and was subsequently allocated orders for the companies’ high profile clients and projects.​

  • As the company had clients all around New Zealand and the world, I was working on more than 50 jobs at a time, so multitasking was imperative.

  • Improved personal range of knowledge including production and branding techniques, creating user-friendly and print ready files through new design software packages.​

Key Skills

Technical Skills:

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  • Ability to interpret and draw designs and plans across a range of mediums, including freehand, technical hand-drawing and 2D and 3D digital drawing and modelling.

  • Good working knowledge of design and general software packages including:

    • Adobe Suite

      • Acrobat Pro, Dreamweaver CS4, Photoshop CS6, InDesign CS6 and Illustrator CS6

    • Microsoft Office

      • Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook Express, Publisher

    • Autodesk 3DS Max

    • Final Cut Pro

    • Winner Kitchen Design

    • InnoPlus Bathroom Design

    • Easy Quote Accounting Software

    • 20/20 Fusion

    • Google Sketch Up

    • Vectorworks

    • Solid Works

    • Corel Draw

    • Unreal Tournament

    • Hammer (Valve)

      • Design platform for Half Life

 

Personal Skills:

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  • Good motivation and work ethic with excellent time management and organisational skills

  • Good ability to multi-task and work on several projects at once by prioritising tasks

  • Strong verbal, written and visual communication skills which ensure accurate information is given and design parameters are understood by all parties when dealing directly with clients, suppliers and colleagues.

Personal Interests

I am a qualified Brownies Unit Leader at 4th Godalming Brownies. This requires me to be an inspiring role model to girls 7-10​ years old.​ Along with 3 adults leaders I am in charge of running the unit, leading a team, and planning and delivering a high-quality programme of activities and events, which also requires me to have a full First Aid Certificate. 

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I am the Choreographer for the local Pantomime. This involves me to work with people of all ages and capability levels, to create around 25 dances to a well-known story, that all are able to work together and perform. 

Education, Qualifications and Awards
Massey University of Wellington,
Wellington, New Zealand

  • Bachelor of Spatial Design (Honours): 2007 – 2010

Awards:
Dove Scholarship to the sum of $5000 towards University Fees

  • For determination to succeed

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