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Alison Armstrong

Shipley,West Yorkshire

Summary

A resourceful and design-led professional with expertise in marketing, customer service, and leadership. Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and proficiency in computer applications, including Excel and PowerPoint. Skilled in training and team development, with a focus on delivering creative solutions and enhancing operational efficiency.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work history

Loyalty Specialist

IKEA
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2022.10 - Current

Develop and execute innovative customer engagement initiatives to foster loyalty and encourage repeat visits.

Facilitate customer events and initiatives within the store, analysing the data to plan for future customer engagement.

Working alongside the sales and customer service team to deliver customer loyalty and managing the customer IKEA Family scheme.

Tracking sales data for IKEA Family offers and making decisions on placement and product choices for such offers.

Managing the events budget and also the Charity and Community budget.

Interior designer

IKEA
Leeds, West Yorkshire

Developing design solutions for in store room sets, producing cad drawings, presenting to the store management team and sales team to ensure correct commerciality.

Implementation of the roomsets working with other team members, including painting, basic carpentry and furniture assembly.

Manager - Home furnishings retail

Hipperpottery Homes
Halifax, West Yorkshire

Managing the day to day running of the store alongside a staff of 4.

Ordering and liasing with suppliers in line with current trends and with the customer base in mind.

Responsible for all displays and store design.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - 3D design

University of Suffolk
Ipswich

Skills

  • Creative and design led
  • Customer service orientated
  • Marketing
  • Resourcefulness
  • Leadership
  • Problem-solving
  • Computer literate and competent in excel and powerpoint
  • Leadership and training

Timeline

Loyalty Specialist

IKEA
2022.10 - Current

Interior designer

IKEA

Manager - Home furnishings retail

Hipperpottery Homes

Bachelor of Arts - 3D design

University of Suffolk
Alison Armstrong