Elly Kellard
Flushing,Cornwall
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Artist
Self employed
Falmouth, Cornwall
01.2021 - Current
- I work on my own creating innovative and original pieces of artwork specialising in mixed media art. These are sold from my Instagram site, and my own website, which I created this year. I have built a following of 800 relevant galleries, and art collectors.
- I have explored new techniques and discovered people to collaborate with to reach new audiences.
- I have shown my work in a gallery in Madrid and the Luxembourg art Fair, along with a 6 week exhibition at a local gallery. I am now familiar with selling on 2 online galleries also.
- Worked within agreed timescales, budgets and creative constraints.
- Used strong understanding of colour theory, composition and perspective to produce final artworks.
- Engaged with art critics, curators and collectors to promote artwork and gain exposure.
- Maintained professional portfolio showcasing range of artistic skills and experience.
- Participated in art community by attending exhibitions, workshops, and conferences.
- Collaborated with other artists, designers and creatives to achieve project goals.
Data entry operator
Working for my husband
Flushing, Cornwall
01.2021 - Current
- Created databases and spreadsheets to improve inventory management and reporting accuracy.
- Evaluated source documents to locate information needed for each data entry
- Verified completeness and accuracy of transferred information between various database systems.
- Registered new customer account details in system.
- Verified accuracy of information..
- Addressed enquiries by phone or email.
Landlady
No employer
Flushing, Cornwall
11.2015 - Current
- Coordinated maintenance and repair works by scheduling tradesmen and updating tenants.
- Updated online listings to reflect accurate property details and viewing availability.
- Met with, and assessed new lodgers. Building and maintaining successful relationships.
- Marketed properties on social media channels to increase interest and minimise turnaround times.
- Negotiated prices with contractors for cost-effective maintenance provisions.
Florist
Self employed
Falmouth, Cornwall
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Source and select appropriate wholesale flower distributors.
- Prepared new flower and greenery shipments for arrangement.
- Designed arrangements for bride and church and venues.
- Managing budgets to minimise wastage and maximise effect.
- Drove customer satisfaction by providing recommendations for greenery and flower pairings.
- Developed individualised arrangement recommendations based on customers' budget, occasion and preferences.
Sales consultant
OKA
Haslemere, Surrey
07.2004 - 10.2005
- Demonstrated products to encourage purchases by showcasing features and benefits.
- Increased revenue through upselling and consistent contract renewals.
- Applied exceptional customer service skills across all sales channels to engage prospects.
- Listened to customer problems, objections and concerns, offering tailored solutions.
- Kept product knowledge up-to-date by attending regular training to deliver reliable information with confidence.
- Warmly greeted customers to establish positive first impressions, enhancing in-store experiences.
- Took inbound calls from prospective clients, offering detailed quotations and breakdown of benefits.
- Maintained store standards to uphold clean, professional appearances.
Interior design consultant
Barkers of Kensington
London, City of London
06.1991 - 08.2002
- Created mood boards to aid early design and planning phases.
- Maintained excellent project progress through strategic coordination of renovation teams.
- Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions meeting needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Briefed decorating teams on project requirements.
- Selected furniture and accessories for different interior spaces and desired form or function.
- Sourced cost-effective materials to keep client projects under budget.
Interior designer and Retail Manager
Andrew Martin International
Richmond, Richmond upon Thames
05.1987 - 06.1991
- Met with clients to determine décor needs and project scopes covering space planning, layout and colour schemes.
- Conducted on-site assessments to evaluate spatial constraints and gather design inspiration.
- Sourced and procured materials and furnishings to align with design concepts.
- Assisted clients with budget considerations and made recommendations for furniture, wall hangings and accessories.
- Resolved complex disputes and handled product returns with professionalism, offering practical solutions to maintain customer satisfaction and uphold stellar reputation.
- Performed various store operations including opening and closing procedures, product display management and budget control.
Education
Level 2 - Floristry
British Academy of Floral Art
Exeter, Devon 01.2018 - 07.2018
Diploma - Art and Business of Surface Pattern design
Do What You Love For Life
On line2013
Certificate in Culinary Arts - Cooking Professionally
Ashburton Chefs Academy
Ashburton, Devon2012
NCFE Level 3 - Counselling skills
Guildford College of Further And Higher Education
Guildford /2010 -
B A - Textile design
University of Leeds
Leeds 10.1983 - 06.1986
A-Levels - Art, History of Art, English
Godalming College
Godalming1983
Skills
- Professional and mature
- Self-directed
- Care and handling techniques
- Effective preservation methods
- Customer service
- Personnel development
- Creative problem solving
- Property management
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Artist
Self employed
01.2021 - Current
Data entry operator
Working for my husband
01.2021 - Current
Florist
Self employed
09.2019 - 06.2021
Level 2 - Floristry
British Academy of Floral Art
01.2018 - 07.2018
Landlady
No employer
11.2015 - Current
Sales consultant
OKA
07.2004 - 10.2005
Interior design consultant
Barkers of Kensington
06.1991 - 08.2002
Interior designer and Retail Manager
Andrew Martin International
05.1987 - 06.1991
B A - Textile design
University of Leeds
10.1983 - 06.1986
Diploma - Art and Business of Surface Pattern design
Do What You Love For Life
Certificate in Culinary Arts - Cooking Professionally
Ashburton Chefs Academy
NCFE Level 3 - Counselling skills
Guildford College of Further And Higher Education
/2010 -
A-Levels - Art, History of Art, English
Godalming College
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