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Jackie McWeeney

Jackie McWeeney

Hammersmith,London

Summary

Experienced professional with focus on office administration, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Skilled in coordinating schedules, managing communications, and maintaining organised workspaces to boost productivity. Adept at multitasking and problem-solving to improve workflow and support team success. Offering blend of creativity and strong organisational skills, with background in customer service and project management. Knowledgeable about design principles and client communication, bringing fresh perspectives to new surroundings. Ready to use and develop problem-solving, collaboration, and design knowledge in an Office Manager role. Experience in the world of interiors.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Executive

Fit Out UK
Park Royal, London
04.2024 - Current
  • Handling diary management for family, scheduling appointments and coordinating events
  • Worked to facilitate positive, productive working environments through reliable administrative support.
  • Scheduled meeting spaces and catering for board meetings, client consultations and contract negotiations.

Corporate Receptionist Office Management Roles

Mason Alexander
Dublin, Ireland
01.2020 - 01.2024
  • Greeted incoming customers in professional manner and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Offered knowledgeable, friendly support to in-office guests.
  • Oversaw office supply orders and replenished stock for staff use.
  • Solved administrative and customer service issues with knowledgeable assistance and friendly support.
  • Worked to facilitate positive, productive working environments through reliable administrative support.
  • Liaised with external vendors and service providers to address on-site maintenance and repair needs.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date records for smooth handovers.
  • Acted as first point of contact for wide range of personnel.
  • Delivered front of house duties with warm and professional manner.

Personal Assistant to CEO

Bon Secours
Dublin, Ireland
07.2019 - 11.2019
  • Extensive CEO Calendar and Diary management
  • Arranging complex travel
  • Preparing board packs and presentations
  • Gatekeeper – managing incoming calls and emails
  • Liaise with stakeholders, internal teams and clients
  • Supporting with internal and external events
  • Creating meeting agenda and minutes
  • Prepared board meeting, overseas guests and all catering arrangements.
  • Cost effective managing of office supplies

Office Support Temporary Contract Roles

La Crème Recruitment
Dublin, Ireland
01.2018 - 01.2019

Executive assistance various short term holiday cover roles. Adapted and slotted into various administrative roles.

Interior design consultant

Marlin Apartments with Damian D’Arcy Architects
Dublin/ London, UK
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Developed space concepts and selection of colour palettes and material presentations.
  • Recommended furniture, art and accessories to elevate interior design schemes.
  • Created mood boards to aid early design and planning phases.
  • Assessed projects against budgets, adapting plans to meet cost limitations.
  • Monitored evolving design trends to offer innovative interiors solutions.
  • Sourced cost-effective materials to keep client projects under budget.
  • Maintained excellent project progress through strategic coordination of renovation teams.
  • Achieved unique, bespoke interior schemes through considered client collaboration.
  • Briefed decorating teams on project requirements.
  • Selected furniture and accessories for different interior spaces and desired form or function.
  • WLed interior design across conceptual, schematic, design development and construction document phases.

Showroom Manager

Farrow & Ball
Dublin, Ireland
01.2006 - 01.2012
  • Provided customers with price information and handled financial transactions
  • Coordinated with sales team to quickly and efficiently fulfill orders.
  • Briefed decorating teams on project requirements.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing customer queries and handling customer complaints.
  • Placed customer orders, providing guidance on product delivery timeframes.
  • Built rapport with new and existing customers to boost client retention.
  • Delivered high sales performance within budget to strict deadlines and targets.
  • Coached team to build client relationships and exceed sales targets.
  • Communicated with potential and existing customers in-person, over telephone and via webchat.
  • Increased current product and service sales through knowledgeable customer advice.
  • Kept up-to-date with market trends to identify opportunities to improve product and service offerings.
  • Consistently exceeded revenue targets through new account development.
  • Maintained excellent knowledge of industry trends to remain ahead of competitors.
  • Demonstrated product features and functions to engage potential customers.
  • Produced sales and performance reports and delivered to senior management and stakeholders.
  • Drew on understanding of key markets to push development of business strategies.
  • Communicated with staff at meetings regarding store results to help achieve team goals.
  • Educated customers about quality and value of company products.
  • Oversaw showroom checklists to guarantee sales floor standards consistently met company criteria.
  • Managed stock within set minimum and maximum levels to serve customers without over-extending finances.
  • Created merchandising plan to promote new services and products in store.
  • Strived to achieve monthly, quarterly and yearly showroom sales goals.
  • Created seasonal sales plans with varying stock and promotional strategies.
  • Created solid partnerships with local communities and corporate partners to increase in-store traffic.
  • Oversaw smooth and efficient running of showroom operations for optimal results.
  • Collaborated with marketing department to execute successful showroom events.

Estate Agent

Bushells
Hammersmith, London
06.2001 - 07.2003

Viewing properties

  • Assisted clients with corporate relocation services.
  • Coordinated appointments with prospective buyers to showcase houses and plots.
  • Professionally represented sellers in complex negotiation with prospective buyers.
  • Collaborated with clients, solicitors and surveyors to progress property sales.
  • Generated lists of properties compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources.
  • Communicated terms and conditions to prospective buyers or tenants.
  • Coordinated sales through communication with buyers, sellers and solicitors.

Account Executive

Barclays
Knightsbridge, London
10.1987 - 12.1999
  • Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
  • Converted sales leads through persuasive pitching, achieving personal revenue targets.
  • Established growth areas within current client portfolios to increase profits.
  • Sold diverse product and service portfolios to achieve revenue targets.
  • Built rapport with new and existing customers to boost client retention.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing customer queries and handling customer complaints.
  • Evaluated account performance and highlighted opportunities to build client and company growth.

Education

Certificate of Interior Design - Residential Interiors

KLC School of Design
Chelsea
05.2006

Diploma in Business Studies -

West London College, Hammersmith
London
05.1984

Skills

  • Organised and reliable
  • Friendly and personable
  • Outstanding social skills
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Communication and influencing skills
  • Front office operations
  • Office budget management

Custom

  • Casual Dining Awards – Nominee (2015)
  • London City Heritage Award – Recipient (2013)

Accomplishments

WINNER, 2013 City Heritage Award, The City Heritage Society: I was awarded this award as part the team at Damien D'Arcy Architects, for the refurbishment of an early 18th Century dwelling house in the City Of London, No 4 Brabant Court. The City Heritage Award is an annual award bestowed by The City Heritage Society recognising conservation, refurbishment and renewal of historic buildings within the City Of London. The award is presented to one building a year, with past winners including St. Paul’s Cathedral, The Bank Of England, The Monument, Mansion House, The Royal Exchange and Smithfield Market.


SHORTLISTED, Best Designed Casual Dining Pub, Casual Dining Design Awards 2015: For my redesign and refurbishment of City Of London pub The Dispensary in Aldgate, I was shortlisted as one of five finalists for “Best Designed Casual Dining Pub” at The Casual Dining Design Awards 2015. Following refurbishment, the The Dispensary was subsequently named CAMRA City Of London “Pub Of The Year”, with press coverage attributing the award “largely thanks to it’s female appeal”.

Affiliations

  • Interiors, Architecture, Antiques & Auction Houses, Yoga, Hiking, Walking, Reading.

Timeline

Office Executive

Fit Out UK
04.2024 - Current

Corporate Receptionist Office Management Roles

Mason Alexander
01.2020 - 01.2024

Personal Assistant to CEO

Bon Secours
07.2019 - 11.2019

Office Support Temporary Contract Roles

La Crème Recruitment
01.2018 - 01.2019

Interior design consultant

Marlin Apartments with Damian D’Arcy Architects
01.2012 - 01.2018

Showroom Manager

Farrow & Ball
01.2006 - 01.2012

Estate Agent

Bushells
06.2001 - 07.2003

Account Executive

Barclays
10.1987 - 12.1999

Certificate of Interior Design - Residential Interiors

KLC School of Design

Diploma in Business Studies -

West London College, Hammersmith
Jackie McWeeney