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Catriona Llewellyn

Cardiff

Summary

Friendly and hardworking Product and Furniture Design graduate with experience in customer service, cash handling, workshop environments and physically demanding roles. I am confident communicating with a wide range of people and enjoy working as part of a team to provide a positive customer experience. My practical background has given me experience with tools, materials and workshop equipment. I am reliable, willing to help wherever needed and keen to develop my skills and take on greater responsibility within a retail role.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Workshop Assistant

Arndesign
06.2026 - 06.2026
  • Assisted workshop staff in completing tasks on time and to high-quality standards, including assembly and repairs.

Cashier

Cerebal Palsey Cymru
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by greeting and assisting all customers, enhancing their shopping experience.
  • Communicated effectively with team regarding inventory management and maintained store cleanliness.

Student Ambassador

Higherin
11.2025 - 11.2025
  • Engaged students to sign up for higherin by effectively communicating its benefits and addressing their interests.
  • Represented company positively by maintaining an outgoing and approachable demeanour while assisting students with inquiries.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.

Summer intern

Zinnia Limited
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Managed end of tenancy check outs for student tenants, including inventories, ensuring smooth transitions and compliance with policies.
  • Organised student room design and layout, ordering and assembling new furniture to enhance living spaces.
  • Coordinated with tradespeople, including carpenters, decorators, and electricians, to ensure high-quality completion of remedial work.

Cashier

Lisvane Cricket Club
04.2019 - 08.2019
  • Processed cash, credit, debit payments efficiently to support high productivity.
  • Ensured neat and clean shop floor and storage areas to enhance customer experience.

Laundry Worker

Cwnbran
06.2023 - 06.2023
  • Performed various physically demanding tasks each day to support team operations, demonstrating endurance and performance consistency.
  • Utilised time management and organisational skills to prioritise tasks for efficient, timely completion.
  • Managed inventory by tracking items and supplies to ensure availability for operations.

Volunteer

Special Olympics
10.2025 - 10.2025
  • Facilitated participation of individuals with intellectual disabilities in sports and physical activities, promoting inclusivity and support within the community.
  • Complied with health and sanitation practices and procedures.
  • Helped guests locate bathrooms and food areas for enhanced service.
  • Responded to guest questions about current facility events and future offerings.

Accessible CAD Instructor

Apogee Project
08.2025 - 08.2025
  • Designed step-by-step Tinkercad tutorials to enhance accessibility of 3D design for learners with cognitive and mental disabilities.
  • Created unique designs and tailored tutorial language to effectively communicate with individuals experiencing cognitive dysfunctions.
  • Collaborated with manager to refine tutorial content based on feedback, ensuring clarity and accessibility for learners with mental disabilities.

Animator

Nautoguide
11.2024 - 12.2024
  • Designed and developed the opening animation for the company's mobile app, enhancing the app's visual identity and user engagement.
  • Acquired skills in animation software to create user-friendly interfaces that enhance user experience.
  • Refined designs based on collaborative feedback from design and development teams, ensuring alignment with project goals.

Workshop Assistant

Arndesign
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • I designed and created a chair from initial concept sketches to the final prototype.
  • Gained proficiency in design software, such as Sketchup, while learning material selection, ergonomics, and user-centered design principles.
  • Shadowed professional, gaining practical experience in sketchup and new tools, which enhanced skills in product and furniture design.

Education

BA (Hons) - Product and Furniture Design

University of Plymouth
01-2026

A levels - Design technology, Sociology, Business, English Lit (AS)

Cardiff High School
01-2023

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Workshop operations
  • Work under pressure
  • Strong work ethic
  • Communication and teamwork
  • Cash handling
  • Reliable
  • Punctual
  • Stock organisation and inventory awareness
  • Practical knowledge of tools and materials
  • Workshop and tool safety
  • Physical stamina and hands-on work
  • Organisation and time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Maintaining clean and safe working environments

Accomplishments

I have completed my DofE Bronze award and participated in Enhance your Future which aims to equip students with the tools and knowledge needed to achieve career success through four core workshops: self-awareness, exploring work experience and graduate opportunities, decision-making, and personal branding.

Custom

  • Cerebral Palsy Cymru, Cashier, 2021-06-01, 2022-07-31, Brought a positive and helpful attitude to customer service, greeting and helping any customers who came in., Had to communicate with team about inventory, cleanliness and providing backup when needed.
  • Lisvane Cricket Club, Cashier, 2019-04-01, 2019-08-31, Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit payment queries., Maintained neat and clean shop floor and storage areas.
  • Special Olympics, Volunteer, 2025-10-01, 2025-10-31, Supported and encouraged individuals with intellectual disabilities to participate in various sports and physical activities fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.
  • Feminist Society Committee Member: Manage the society's social media, promoting our events through graphic design posters and keeping the instagram up to date and interactive to encourage engagement.

Personal Information

Hobbies: Volunteering: Actively involved in community volunteering opportunities, including supporting individuals with disabilities through the student led Special Olympics team or letter writing to cancer patients. 

Reading: Enjoy exploring the world through books which sparks my imagination. Kickboxing: Helps with my physical strength. Whittling: Whittling wood often into fun artistic pieces. Drawing: Particularly in 'life art' and drawing ideas for products.

Timeline

Workshop Assistant

Arndesign
06.2026 - 06.2026

Student Ambassador

Higherin
11.2025 - 11.2025

Volunteer

Special Olympics
10.2025 - 10.2025

Accessible CAD Instructor

Apogee Project
08.2025 - 08.2025

Animator

Nautoguide
11.2024 - 12.2024

Summer intern

Zinnia Limited
06.2024 - 08.2024

Laundry Worker

Cwnbran
06.2023 - 06.2023

Workshop Assistant

Arndesign
06.2022 - 08.2022

Cashier

Cerebal Palsey Cymru
06.2021 - 07.2022

Cashier

Lisvane Cricket Club
04.2019 - 08.2019

BA (Hons) - Product and Furniture Design

University of Plymouth

A levels - Design technology, Sociology, Business, English Lit (AS)

Cardiff High School
Catriona Llewellyn