Abigail Stead
Brighouse,West Yorkshire
Summary
Knowledgeable in the areas that I have taught, inspiring discussion and leading hands on activities using methods of theory and practical activities. Encourages students to reach personal potential, gain self-esteem and confidence through direct learning.
Energetic worker dedicated to creating fun environment and helping participants enjoy events. Works well within teams to develop creative ideas and solve diverse problems impacting safety and satisfaction.
Motivated individual enthusiastic about challenging work. Adapts easily to different environments and flexes with changing demands.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Business Owner
Occasion Creations
Brighouse, West Yorkshire
10.2020 - Current
- Creative director to the business. Making home decor, seasonal goods such as wreaths, bespoke pieces, personalised items, shop signs and wedding venue dressing
- Attended and hosted networking events such as weddings fairs, establishing solid relationships with other business professionals
- Monitored areas to assess and highlight results
- Developed and executed comprehensive business strategy, aligning organisational goals with market opportunities
- Organising and executing all areas from design, creating, sales and marketing along with photography, social media and finance.
- Planned and organised workshops that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
Maternity
Home
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Maternity with second born
Shop Manager Millinery
Sinamay Hat Shop
Brighouse, Calderdale
07.2017 - 09.2023
- Flexible working over the years to present
- Boosted product sales by offering selection guidance to customers when choosing the right millinery for the occasion
- Designed and created bespoke head wear maintaining awareness of current industry trends
- Forged new business relationships to create new business opportunities when away showing our wholesale collections
- Planned transport operations and logistical elements to facilitate movement of goods
- When modelling the range working alongside fashion designers, hair and make-up artists, photographers and artistic director
Maternity
Home
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Maternity with my first born
Senior Trainer
Fake Bake
UK, UK
07.2014 - 01.2016
- Trained in colleges UK wide alongside Elizabeth Arden
- Deliver both practical and theoretical sessions
- Devised and coordinated learning and development activity, aligned with key priorities and objectives.
- Increased accessibility to training workshops and materials by catering to specific requests.
- Developed effective training manuals, modules and teaching aids.
Account manager
Elizabeth Arden
Huddersfield, Kirklees
06.2014 - 01.2016
- Made redundant
- Managed all aspects of a beauty counter from customer service to leasing with my regional manager
- Increased current product and service sales through knowledgeable customer advice.
- Built rapport with new and existing customers from diverse cultural backgrounds to maximise sales opportunities.
Account Executive
Illamasqua
Leeds, West Yorkshire
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Sephora USA & Account Manager ASOS
- Worked with new product development and marketing, ensuring cosmetic ranges were on industry trend
- Customised promotional strategies to meet the needs of different clients, products and services
Shop Assistant Millinery
Sinamay Hat Shop
Brighouse
03.2010 - 09.2023
- Shop sales assistant but progressed when returning to the above
Customer Service and Sales Executive
Cp Group
Brighouse, Calderdale
03.2009 - 08.2010
- Resolved complaints with proactive problem-solving and analysis
- Explained benefits and advantages of different product and service offerings to customers
Major Accounts Executive
Rainbow Corporatewear
Halifax, Calderdale
07.2008 - 09.2009
- Made redundant
- Maintained excellent knowledge of industry trends to remain ahead of competitors
- we worked on major brands supplying embroidered uniform fit for purpose
- Handled high-volume telesales enquiries within call-time targets.
Mobile Spray Tan professional
Fake Bake
Brighouse, Calderdale
01.2008 - Current
- Spray tanning in the home
- Built rapport with new and existing customers to boost client retention
- Professional decorum and making the client feel at ease were essential
Dancer, Hair and Make-up Artist
Flamingo Land
Malton, North Yorkshire
02.2007 - 09.2024
- Participated in rehearsals to practice dance techniques and memorise routines
- Integrated posture, balance and coordination skills into routines to enhance performances
- Used diverse cosmetics to create on-trend looks for the stage environment
- Hair put ups suitable to each routine, costume and head wear
Manager Woman's Clothes Shop
Kevan Jon
Huddersfield, Kirklees
04.2004 - 03.2009
- Applied expertise in team leadership to address productivity and performance issues, motivating staff to achieve targets
- Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities
- Display excellent customer service skills, listening to the clients occasion, needs and desires
- Banked cash takings
- Buyer of new season stock with agents and visits to London fashion houses
Dance Teacher
Kelly Tyler School of Dance
Huddersfield, Kirklees
09.2002 - 09.2024
- Worked with ages ranging from 3 to 16 delivering The Royal Academy of Dance syllabus.
- Gave personalised feedback to help individuals improve performance and identify areas for further practice.
- Advised students on technique corrections to improve finesse.
Education
Foundation & BA Hons Degree - Make-up artistry/Special Effects/Prosthetics
Bradford College
Bradford 09.2009 - 08.2012
ITEC (Diploma) - Beauty Therapy/Microneedling
White Rose Beauty School
Huddersfield, Kirklees 01.2005 - 12.2005
2 A Levels - Dance/Travel and Tourism
Rastrick High School 6th Form
Brighouse, Calderdale 09.2001 - 06.2003
11 GCSE's - Maths, English, Dual Science, Spanish, German, DT, Business, Drama, Dance,
Rastrick High School
Brighouse, Calderdale 09.1996 - 07.2001
Skills
- Leadership
- Working together as a team
- Self motivated
Throughout my working life I have had the ability to achieve many areas as stated below:
- Dealing with people from all different backgrounds
- Resilient
I have exceptional communication skills and I am able to build great relationships with friends, colleagues and clients I am a confident, positive person with a good energy that transfers to people around me I have the ability to listen well using empathy and pride myself as someone who can make others smile
Custom
- Michelle Farrar Rainbow Corporatewear 07702483563
- Kevan Jon 07768463090
- Kelly Tyler Dance 07799890081
- Joe Blackwell Sinamay Hat Shop 01484 720720
- Sarah Cooper Boots Huddersfield/Elizabeth Arden 01484 421756
Timeline
Business Owner
Occasion Creations
10.2020 - Current
Maternity
Home
03.2019 - 01.2020
Shop Manager Millinery
Sinamay Hat Shop
07.2017 - 09.2023
Maternity
Home
10.2016 - 07.2017
Senior Trainer
Fake Bake
07.2014 - 01.2016
Account manager
Elizabeth Arden
06.2014 - 01.2016
Account Executive
Illamasqua
06.2012 - 06.2014
Shop Assistant Millinery
Sinamay Hat Shop
03.2010 - 09.2023
Foundation & BA Hons Degree - Make-up artistry/Special Effects/Prosthetics
Bradford College
09.2009 - 08.2012
Customer Service and Sales Executive
Cp Group
03.2009 - 08.2010
Major Accounts Executive
Rainbow Corporatewear
07.2008 - 09.2009
Mobile Spray Tan professional
Fake Bake
01.2008 - Current
Dancer, Hair and Make-up Artist
Flamingo Land
02.2007 - 09.2024
ITEC (Diploma) - Beauty Therapy/Microneedling
White Rose Beauty School
01.2005 - 12.2005
Manager Woman's Clothes Shop
Kevan Jon
04.2004 - 03.2009
Dance Teacher
Kelly Tyler School of Dance
09.2002 - 09.2024
2 A Levels - Dance/Travel and Tourism
Rastrick High School 6th Form
09.2001 - 06.2003
11 GCSE's - Maths, English, Dual Science, Spanish, German, DT, Business, Drama, Dance,
Rastrick High School
09.1996 - 07.2001
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