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Lisa Abrahams

Wooburn Green,Bucks

Summary

Motivated professional with a solid background in creative environments, showcasing effective communication and collaboration skills. Proven ability to maintain exceptional attention to detail and self-motivation, ensuring precise task completion. Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills contribute to a positive and productive workplace, consistently delivering high-quality results.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Director

Nest Interior Studios Ltd
Wooburn Green, Bucks
06.2024 - Current
  • Established an interior design company, delivering creative tailored solutions to clients.
  • Conduct on-site meetings to define client visions and develop mood boards.
  • Manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
  • Source interior materials across multiple trades while negotiating competitive costs.
  • Oversee budget management to maintain financial viability throughout projects.
  • Conduct colour consultations and produced swatches and specifications pack

Colour Advisor

Farrow & Ball
Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
01.2018 - Current
  • Working within a small creative led team to assist customers with colour schemes and paint finishes.
  • Exceeding showroom targets and KPIs consistently.
  • Supporting daily operations of the showroom to maintain efficiency.
  • Manage showroom in absence of the manager, ensuring seamless functionality.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service, fostering relationships for repeat business.


After the pandemic I left F&B in 2021, but was asked back and began working here again in July 2023.

Part time sales assistant

Mint Velvet
Beaconsfield, Bucks
08.2013 - 02.2016
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by greeting clients and providing tailored outfit advice.
  • Maintained shop presentation standards to create impactful first impressions.
  • Fostered customer relationships to encourage repeat business and loyalty.
  • Assisted with stock control and window dressing to enhance visual merchandising.

Lettings Agent

Palace Gate Estates
Battersea, UK
06.2005 - 01.2007
  • Coordinated property viewings and negotiated rental terms for landlords and tenants.
  • Conducted reference checks and managed cleaning and inventory processes to ensure seamless operations.
  • Resolved issues arising during move-in and move-out procedures, maintaining high satisfaction levels.
  • Performed management checks on properties, advising landlords on condition and necessary repairs.
  • Cultivated relationships with landlords to secure repeat business opportunities.
  • Handled daily enquiries and organised weekly team meetings to review letting progress.

Field Sales Executive

Nomadic Display
05.2002 - 03.2005
  • Conducted cold calls and scheduled appointments with prospective clients for exhibition displays.
  • Delivered detailed presentations and demonstrations of equipment functionality.
  • Tailored packages to client requirements and communicated specifications to design teams.
  • Cultivated relationships with customers, ensuring prompt and efficient service delivery.
  • Achieved activity targets, focusing on new appointments and maintaining revenue balance of 60% existing business and 40% new business.

Direct Sales Representative

JCDecaux
London
06.1999 - 05.2002
  • Achieved daily new business through cold calling and maintaining over 300 accounts.
  • Delivered tailored advertising packages to meet client specifications and requirements.
  • Utilised visuals in presentations to enhance communication with agencies and direct customers.
  • Exceeded targets consistently while thriving in a high-pressure environment.

Graphic designer

Bucks County Office & Freelance
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
09.1992 - 04.1998
  • Oversaw visual elements of advertising campaigns, driving increased sales revenue.
  • Updated promotional materials to align with modernised company image.
  • Interpreted client briefs to deliver impactful visual designs for campaigns.
  • Adapted designs swiftly to emerging industry trends, ensuring ongoing relevance.

Education

Diploma in Counselling - Psychotherapy

London School of Counselling
Hornsey, Haringey
09.2005 - 09.2006

Diploma in BTEC - Art and Design

Aylesbury College
Aylesbury, Bucks
09.1991 - 07.1992

GCSE - Maths & English

John Colet Secondary School
Wendover, Buckinghamshire
09.1987 - 07.1991

Skills

Creative thinking

Interpersonal skills

Dedication and enthusiasm

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Effective communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Affiliations

  • Everything interiors, sculpture and ceramics, fashion, food, walking my dog and spending time with family and friends

Timeline

Director

Nest Interior Studios Ltd
06.2024 - Current

Colour Advisor

Farrow & Ball
01.2018 - Current

Part time sales assistant

Mint Velvet
08.2013 - 02.2016

Diploma in Counselling - Psychotherapy

London School of Counselling
09.2005 - 09.2006

Lettings Agent

Palace Gate Estates
06.2005 - 01.2007

Field Sales Executive

Nomadic Display
05.2002 - 03.2005

Direct Sales Representative

JCDecaux
06.1999 - 05.2002

Graphic designer

Bucks County Office & Freelance
09.1992 - 04.1998

Diploma in BTEC - Art and Design

Aylesbury College
09.1991 - 07.1992

GCSE - Maths & English

John Colet Secondary School
09.1987 - 07.1991
Lisa Abrahams