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CONTACT 07791917996 design.sophieharrison@gmail.com issuu.com/sophieharrison8231 linkedin.com/in/sophieharrisondesign/ instagram: @int.arch.desi ABOUT ME
SOPHIE HARRISON
I am an Interior Architecture and Design graduate from Nottingham Trent University and have recently completed The Professional Interior Design Diploma from The British College of Interior Design. Since August 2020, I have been working for a luxury bespoke kitchen manufacturer who specialise in curved cabinetry. I have really enjoyed my time at Curve Craft Ltd., but I am now looking to find a new design role after relocating to my first home, which I cannot wait to design!
KEY SKILLS
I am hard-working, punctual, able to work using my own initiative and enjoy being part of a team. I have a keen interest in a range of sectors, especially in biophilic design, sustainability and well-being within the built environment and I wish to continue to learn more about these topics and integrate them in my future design solutions.
Leadership Time management Self-starting Problem solving Teamwork Adaptability Organisation Budget management Attention to detail Working well under pressure Responsible DESIGN SKILLS Model making Curating mood boards Spatial planning Sketching Hand rendering Concept developments Graphic presentation Design research Sample boards Concept designs SOFTWARE SKILLS Laser CAM design Adobe Illustrator Adobe Lightroom Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Procreate Google SketchUp Vray for SketchUp Google Suite Microsoft Office AutoCAD
As a young designer, I am excited to take the next step in my professional career and I am looking to join a creative team to utilise my skills and develop within the company and industry and would love to be a part of your team! EMPLOYMENT Having worked in the hospitality industry for 10 years, I have been highly commended for my customer service skills and ability to maintain the Company standard. This experience has made me confident to work under extreme pressure while maintaining a friendly and professional manner. My past employers have recognised my creative attributes and have assigned additional responsibilities which have included creative projects. Presently, working At Curve Craft, I work closely with designers and retailers to bring their designs to a functional, practical and bespoke project producing a technical drawing package for the build technicians in the factory. I am looking to further my career within the industry and to fully compliment the skills I have acquired so far. August 2020 – Present Kitchen Sales Designer | Curve Craft Ltd. • Establish and maintain professional business relationships with designers, architects and contractors. • Maintained high customer satisfaction and continuously building a returning customer rapport. • Providing price quotations using Excel, creating invoices using Xero and completing order confirmation forms. • Creating technical drawing packages using AutoCAD for retailers and designers. • Providing the factory floor with detailed technical drawings. • Helping to design and inspire with solutions to problems keeping in mind practicality and function as well as aesthetics we find along the way. • Designing showrooms for retailers and Curve Craft Ltd. January 2019 – Present Interior Designer | Sophie Harrison Design. Creating self-initiated interior design projects, for own interest and friends and family. • An emphasis on Residential Design, with a strong interest in Retail and Hospitality. • Design Projects on homes for friends and family, including a Microhome, family home renovation, bathroom remodel and an entire home remodel. • Producing CAD drawings, colour schemes, sample boards, mood boards and visualisation imagery.
SH INTERESTS In my spare time, you can find me hunting for secondhand treasures and unique homewares. I love to go exploring in nature with my dog. I hope to travel more in the future and, within the next year, I plan to buy my first home and start my own renovation project. OTHER First Aid at Work St. John’s Ambulance Service January 2018 Travelled for 1 month Thailand December 2018. Personal License Exam October 2018 Achieved certificates in: Fire marshal training Health & safety at work Food safety &hygiene Customer service Licensing VOLUNTEER August 2020 - Present Interior Consultant 3 Little Birds Charity Improving the working environment in relation to mental health and physical wellbeing by creating a handbook for workplace and home working interior design. February 2021 - February 2013
Retail Assistant Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice Charity Shop REFERENCES Available upon request.
CONTACT 07791917996 design.sophieharrison@gmail.com issuu.com/sophieharrison8231 linkedin.com/in/sophieharrisondesign/ instagram: @int.arch.desi April 2019 – March 2020 Supervisor/ Duty Manager | Pepper Rocks Ltd - Cocktail Bar. A customer facing hospitality role working within the management team for smooth, day to day running of the venue. • Event planning, designing and developing flyers and social media graphics. • Built trusted relationships with staff, management and directors. • Responsible to cash up tills, handle large sums of money, stock take and ordering and end of day financial reports. • Delegating tasks and responsibilities to staff members. • Helped to resolve customer complaints and problems in a positive manner. • Health and Safety policy reviews and updates. March 2016 – March 2019 Assistant Manager & Live Music Rep | Rescue Rooms, DHP Family Ltd. A live music venue, club and bar, hosting various events; festivals, gigs, society and live entertainment shows. • Promoted from bar staff to supervisor within three months and nominated to undertake the Trainee Assistant Manager programme in August 2018. • Won ‘Star of the Bar’ Award in January 2018 out of 100 employees, across all 8 DHP venues throughout the UK. This is awarded to employees in recognition for hard work and dedication to the company. • Responsibilities; ` - Planning of all staff related tasks: recruitment, induction, training, appraisals, conflict management, performance review, scheduling and coordination. - Live music representative: First point of contact for tour managers and artists. Ensuring the show runs smoothly, preparing the green room and backstage areas, generating invoices, budgeting and estimation and completing settlements. - Daily profit and loss reports with a strong focus on improving gross profitability. - Communication at all levels both internally and externally. - Event planning, archiving for past events, venue design and procurement of furniture. - Health and Safety compliance and internal audits. Creating a plan of action before external audits take place. August 2009 – January 2015 Supervisor | The Green Dragon This was my first job at 15 years old. I started working as a kitchen porter and then moved to front of house waitressing until I was able to work behind the bar when I was promoted to supervisor. In addition to front of house customer relationship management I was responsible for; Social Media content; Website Design and Updates; Event Planning; Creative Development of Flyers; Restaurant Menus; Event Specials and Table Plans. Team Organisation and Workplace Ergonomics. January 2010 Interior Design Work Experience | Paragon Interiors • Assisted the design team, with site visits, presentations including Westfield Shopping Centre Stratford. • Prepared mood boards to exhibit design possibilities and supplier products; provided administrative support to the designers. • Shadowed designers and interacted with clients for initial consultations • Created uniform labelling system for material library making it easier to locate and pull for material boards