Georgia Byass
Summary
Like a Swiss Army knife, I'm someone people rely on when things need to get done. Versatile, proactive and adaptable, I thrive in fast-paced environments where priorities change by the hour. I stay calm under pressure, communicate confidently with people at every level and take genuine pride in anticipating what's needed before being asked.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Studio Manager
Hum London
London, Greater London
08.2025 - Current
- Overseeing the daily operations of a busy design studio, coordinating projects, managing logistics, supporting creative production, and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day business activities
- Implemented a new CRM system, streamlining studio operations, improving workflow efficiency, and enhancing project planning.
- Coordinating multiple projects, consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining project flow.
- Communicating with clients across the UK and internationally, coordinating logistics, ensuring timely delivery of products.
- Styling and organising product photoshoots, sourcing props, preparing sets, and coordinating shoot logistics.
- Designing new products and tailoring upcoming launches of future stock
- Hand painting and stitching bespoke lampshades for clients
Farm hand
J. Byass & Sons
Bishop Burton, East Riding of Yorkshire
06.2014 - 09.2025
- Performed over 100 hours of manual labour weekly, including carting corn, fixing machinery, felling trees, clearing yards, pushing up grain, and moving fertiliser.
- Facilitated efficient farm operations by coordinating daily tasks and resolving issues promptly.
- Made quick decisions to resolve issues during machinery operation. When operating heavy machinery, things inevitably break down or go wrong.
- Acquired fork-lift certificate alongside driving a 32-tonne tractor and trailer on main roads and in fields.
- Contributed to six harvest seasons over a decade, starting at age 16.
Sales Assistant
JW Beeton
London
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Engaged confidently with customers to ascertain preferences regarding style, budget, and comfort.
- Built strong rapport within community, driving repeat business and enhancing customer loyalty.
- Designed and organised clothing displays and window designs, resulting in increased foot traffic and in-store sales.
- Applied effective wrapping and presentation skills to improve product appeal for customers.
- Conducted daily inventory checks to maintain accurate stock levels with reputable brands such as Hartford, American Vintage, Østd and Sacrécoeur.
- Managed cash transactions efficiently, ensuring precise accounting at shift's end.
Studio manager
Pelican House
London
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Liaised with clients, client development, Coordinated logistics for efficient project production to facilitate smooth communication and project execution.
- Successfully built and maintained these multi layered relationships, whilst working in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with brands to organise launch events, install showrooms and photoshoots. The notable brands I collaborated with are Shrimps, Alexa Chung and Lucy Williams Home.
- Worked with both commercial and private clients maintaining our brand’s excellent customer service and high-quality products to ensure repeat customers.
- Sourced new clients and updated client information. Installed new CRM to track leads and streamline sales processes.
- Daily updates with our suppliers - ensuring the international production line was on track with lead times, quality control and shipping.
- Worked with Quality Control to ensure shipments from India and Nepal reached the UK or worldwide in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
- Organised storage, shipping and installation of rugs with UK warehouses according to client specifications.
Senior Sales Associate
Green Street
London, UK
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Generated over £1.42 million in revenue during my time with the company
- Generated over £300k in monthly pipeline through 200+ weekly outreach efforts.
- Surpassed quotas for revenue, pipeline, and activity metrics consistently.
- 1 of 8 salespeople to surpass annual quota throughout the Global Green Street organization.
- Expanded client base in German market. Tasked and succeeded to penetrate emerging European markets
- Coordinated 15 commercial sellers for EXPO and MIPIM, ensuring all met quotas for pipeline added, meetings arranged, and annual recurring revenue.
- Collaborated with US and UK Account Managers on renewals and upsells.
- Delivered approximately 23% year-on-year uplift for existing clients.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of real estate, finance, and private equity sectors to enhance client engagement.
- Managed a team of 10 for Green Street European News, driving performance across territories.
Business Development Representative/Junior Sales
React News
London
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Exceeded 100% of individual annual target in Year 1; contributed to team success by surpassing 300% of annual target collectively.
- KPIs: 300+ weekly outreach and 5-10 meetings booked a week.
- Secured position as 6th commercial hire on React News team, targeting UK territory; prospected and sourced new clients, set up discovery calls, and managed individual sales quota.
- Prospected for commercial team, delivering contact information for top CRE firms to enhance client outreach.
Education
Foundation Degree in Arts -
The Royal Drawing School
London, UK01-2016
A Levels - Fine Art, English, History of Art
Queen Margaret's School
Yorkshire, UK01-2015
BA (Hons) - Fine Art & History of Art
Newcastle University
Newcastle, UK01-2020
Skills
- People
- Communication skills
- Adaptability and resilience
- Written communication
- Problem solving
- Creative production management
- Stress tolerance
- Work ethic
- Scheduling
- Logistics management
Interests
- People
- Farming - I am forklift certified and if required, can back a 32-tonne tractor and trailer into a tight spot if required
- Games - Chess, Backgammon, Hearts, Bridge
- Crafting - Sewing, Knitting, Embroidering, Up-cycling, Collaging, Painting
- Welding - Arc, MIG, TIG and Spot welding working on vintage cars
- Hiking and outdoor sports
Timeline
Studio Manager
Hum London
08.2025 - Current
Sales Assistant
JW Beeton
04.2025 - 06.2025
Studio manager
Pelican House
01.2025 - 04.2025
Senior Sales Associate
Green Street
01.2022 - 01.2025
Business Development Representative/Junior Sales
React News
01.2020 - 01.2022
Farm hand
J. Byass & Sons
06.2014 - 09.2025
Foundation Degree in Arts -
The Royal Drawing School
A Levels - Fine Art, English, History of Art
Queen Margaret's School
BA (Hons) - Fine Art & History of Art
Newcastle University