Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
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References
Timeline
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Andrea Hartley

Andrea Hartley

Holywell Green,Halifax

Summary


Established Designer with experience delivering quality results under pressure for outstanding customer satisfaction. Nurtures positive, productive working relationships to support project progress. Proactive and motivated for flexible, responsive team support.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work history

Global Store Designer

Mamas and Papas Ltd
01.2016 - 02.2024
  • Working with the merchandising, marketing & store support teams to deliver new concept stores that create a high standard end retail space for the brand, focusing on high specification materials and finishes
  • Implementing the store concepts throughout our overseas and our wholesale partners in the UK
  • My role at Mamas and Papas includes the following: Delivering projects under strict deadlines and within the budget, Preparing drawing, sketches, proposals, and quotations for clients, Providing support to a Global Store Senior Manager, Co-ordinating and monitoring the work of both contractors and suppliers, Producing working drawing packages, mood & sample boards & also 3d visuals, Producing tender documentation, detailed drawing packages & written specification

Senior Interior Designer

GIA Ltd
York
04.2015 - 01.2016
  • Working on various design projects from retail to leisure projects
  • Projects include Duty Free Shop, Isle of Man Airport and Costa Coffee at Wyevale Garden Centre, UK.

Interior Designer

PDS Design & Build
Wakefield
12.2012 - 04.2015
  • Liaising with clients, contractors & service providers
  • Projects include University of Salford Student Union, University of Salford and Orchid Pub Group.

Interior Designer

Andy Thornton Ltd
Elland
01.2007 - 12.2012
  • Working on various projects from bar complexes to hotels and small independent projects
  • Projects include Mumbai Cricket Academy, Mumbai, India and Plaza Domingo, Menorca, Spain.

Senior Interior Designer

Plumtree Mee Ltd
Tadcaster
05.2006 - 12.2007
  • Taking on extra responsibilities within various projects & managing junior staff
  • Projects include Royal Clarence Hotel, Exeter, UK and Stafford Student Union, University of Staffordshire, Stoke-upon-Trent, UK.

Designer

Plumtree Mee Ltd
Tadcaster
09.2002 - 05.2006
  • Working within an interior design practice
  • Projects include The Prince Albert, Camden, London and The Slug & Lettuce, York, UK.

Education

BA (Hons) Interior Design (2:1) -

University of Huddersfield
09.2000 - 01/2004

City & Guilds Professional Interior Design - undefined

Regency College of Fine Art
09.1999 - 01/2000

City & Guilds Intermediate Interior Design - undefined

Shrewsbury College of Art & Technology
09.1998 - 01/1999

GCSE 10 (including Maths & English) - undefined

Meole Brace Secondary School
09.1985 - 01/1991

Skills

  • Familiar with UK building regulations and UK standards
  • Good knowledge of construction detailing and material properties
  • Excellent knowledge of: AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Photoshop, Illustrator & Sketch Up
  • Extensive experience in sourcing, specification, procurement as an FF E designer
  • Capable of running with a project from initial concept to completion
  • Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience of leading projects and overseeing other members of staff
  • Ability to translate 2D drawings into 3D visuals
  • Vast experience of working with contractors both in the UK and overseas
  • Communication skills

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Global Store Designer

Mamas and Papas Ltd
01.2016 - 02.2024

Senior Interior Designer

GIA Ltd
04.2015 - 01.2016

Interior Designer

PDS Design & Build
12.2012 - 04.2015

Interior Designer

Andy Thornton Ltd
01.2007 - 12.2012

Senior Interior Designer

Plumtree Mee Ltd
05.2006 - 12.2007

Designer

Plumtree Mee Ltd
09.2002 - 05.2006

BA (Hons) Interior Design (2:1) -

University of Huddersfield
09.2000 - 01/2004

City & Guilds Professional Interior Design - undefined

Regency College of Fine Art
09.1999 - 01/2000

City & Guilds Intermediate Interior Design - undefined

Shrewsbury College of Art & Technology
09.1998 - 01/1999

GCSE 10 (including Maths & English) - undefined

Meole Brace Secondary School
09.1985 - 01/1991
Andrea Hartley