Bernadette Dunn
Leamington,Warwickshire
Summary
Highly skilled professional with extensive experience in design, pattern cutting, and sewing using both industrial and domestic machines. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Adept at laser cutting, laser printing, and integrating new technologies. Demonstrates strong capabilities in Circuit design, design methodology, sketch design toolkit, graphic design, and design development. Proven track record in team leadership, effective communication, and meeting deadlines. Career goal: to leverage diverse skill set to share, develop and enhance new expertise..
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
6026
6026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director
Plaztex LLP (Coventry Student Houses)
Coventry, West Midlands
12.1999 - 10.2024
- Introduced new marketing campaigns, created and boosted brand image.
- Assisted with logo design and website design
- Purchased, developed and refurbished houses to deliver high quality student housing throughout Coventry.
- Managed daily operations of viewings, maintenance of properties and established clear communication with students to swiftly resolve queries and disputes.
Area Sales Manager
Ascom Tele Nova
Sevenoaks, Kent
03.1994 - 12.1999
- Increased sales in assigned regions of Shropshire, Staffordshire, Hereford and Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Warwickshire by developing and implementing strategic plans.
- Developed strong relationships with key accounts to maintain high levels of client satisfaction.
- Utilised negotiation skills during dealings with customers, securing profitable agreements.
- Travelled extensively across assigned territory meeting clients and prospects alike.
- Exceeded quarterly sales targets through persistent follow-up calls and meetings.
Sales Representative
Thomson Directories
Birmingham, West Midlands
07.1990 - 02.1994
- Fostered strong customer relationships through exceptional service.
- Developed comprehensive knowledge of product offerings to facilitate customer decisions.
- Expanded client base through targeted outreach initiatives, e.g., contact directly through directories, face to face interactions and contact through builders merchants.
- Identified potential leads, resulting in improved sales performance.
- Tailored pitches according to individual consumer preferences to increase conversion rates.
- Promoted up-sell opportunities during customer interactions, boosting overall revenue generation.
Telesales
Window Machinery Sales Ltd
Coventry, West Midlands
02.1989 - 01.1990
- Delivered telesales scripts clearly to engage callers with relevant service information.
- Identified new leads through data mining and telesales to meet set targets.
- Handled calls promptly and professionally using proven telesales skills.
- Handled high-volume telesales enquiries within call-time targets.
Sales Administrator
Applied Chemicals
Coventry, West Midlands
06.1987 - 02.1989
- Delivered outstanding administrative support for smooth sales operations.
- Coordinated with the sales team, enhancing overall productivity.
- Generated regular reports for insightful business decisions.
Office Junior
Window Machinery Sales Ltd
Coventry, West Midlands
07.1983 - 09.1987
- Provided efficient assistance to office seniors by handling paperwork, filing and photocopying.
- Delivered reliable support for smooth office operation by maintaining clean and tidy workspace.
- Increased productivity by executing data entry tasks accurately and efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Coventry University
Coventry Sep 2008 - 06.2011
Foundation Degree in Arts - Art & Design
Coventry University
Coventry Sep 2007 - 06.2008
City & Guilds - Lingerie & Fashion
Warwickshire College
Henley in Arden Sep 2004 - 06.2005
Skills
Experienced on MAC & PC (ADOBE PHOTOSHOP, ILLUSTRATOR) MS Office and marginal experience on INDESIGN & RHINO
Design, Pattern Cutting, Sewing (industrial & domestic machines) laser cutting, laser printing and new technology trained (Over 45 years of sewing skills)
- CLOTHING REPAIR AND ALTERATIONS
- CLOTHING MANIPULATION, RESIZING AND ADJUSTMENTSCircuit design
- Design methodology
- Sketch design toolkit
- Graphic design
- Design development
- Design conceptualisation
- Fabric manipulation and specific techniques
- Machine maintenance
- Polish language (conversational)
Accomplishments
Finalist of the 'Clothes Show Young Designer of the Year' 2010.
Awarded 'Best in Show' in The Coventry University School of Art and Design degree show for 'Final Collection'.
Awarded 1 week placement at Richard Anderson Limited in Saville Row, London.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Freelance - Design of netball dress for Coventry Club
Freelance - Design and creation of private commissions
Freelance - Design of netball posters involving all photography
Freelance - Design of golfing posters for local golf club
Voluntary - Secretary to Warwickshire County Netball Association. This involved redesigning the logo, relaunching the association with new committee members, organising development and quarterly committee meetings and the continual coordination of the three netball academies within the region.
Voluntary - Netball Coach at Coventry club, age group from 10-16 years. Position held for 5-6 years in which time the junior section swelled from approximately 12 girls to almost 70.
Timeline
Director
Plaztex LLP (Coventry Student Houses)
12.1999 - 10.2024
Area Sales Manager
Ascom Tele Nova
03.1994 - 12.1999
Sales Representative
Thomson Directories
07.1990 - 02.1994
Telesales
Window Machinery Sales Ltd
02.1989 - 01.1990
Sales Administrator
Applied Chemicals
06.1987 - 02.1989
Office Junior
Window Machinery Sales Ltd
07.1983 - 09.1987
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Coventry University
Sep 2008 - 06.2011
Foundation Degree in Arts - Art & Design
Coventry University
Sep 2007 - 06.2008
City & Guilds - Lingerie & Fashion
Warwickshire College
Sep 2004 - 06.2005
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