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Maksymiliana Kowal

Sevenoaks,United Kingdom

Summary

Accomplished interior designer with expertise in space planning, client consultation, and project management. Demonstrates proficiency in budgeting, cost estimation, and furniture selection, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Skilled in mood board preparation and trend analysis to create visually appealing designs. Strong leadership abilities with experience in team training and development. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service while managing inventory and conducting data analysis for informed decision-making. Aspires to leverage design skills to lead innovative projects that enhance client satisfaction.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Interior Design Consultant

Brewers
Sevenoaks
05.2021 - 03.2025
  • Led interior design projects from concept to completion.
  • Collaborated with clients to understand their vision and preferences.
  • Selected and sourced materials.
  • Liaised with suppliers, makers and painters.
  • Ensured projects stay within budget and timeline.
  • Worked closely with clients for understanding their aesthetic preferences and needs.
  • Conducted site visits.
  • Monitored evolving design trends to offer innovative interiors solutions.
  • Presented creative design concepts to potential clients, securing new business.
  • Created mood boards to aid early design and planning phases.
  • Recommended furniture, art and accessories to elevate interior design schemes.
  • Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions meeting needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
  • Created appealing window displays and that increased footfall in showroom.
  • Designed new showroom layout with room set to display newest collections.
  • Increased sells by 50% within first year of employment.
  • Coordinated installation schedules, ensured timely delivery of products.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering tailored interior design solutions.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously without compromising quality or missing deadlines.
  • Secured repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.

Assistant Manager

Laura Ashley
Sevenoaks
04.2018 - 08.2020
  • Assisted in managing daily store operations.
  • Supervised and trained sales staff.
  • Provided exceptional customer service.
  • Conducted inventory management and ordering.
  • Maintained visual merchandising standards.

Team leader

Laura Ashley
Sevenoaks
10.2017 - 04.2018
  • Led sales team to achieve targets.
  • Assisted customers with product selection.
  • Organized promotional events and sales.
  • Analysed sales data and prepared reports.

Sales Advisor

Laura Ashley
Sevenoaks
12.2016 - 10.2017
  • Advised customers on product choices.
  • Provided excellent customer service.
  • Assisted in maintaining store appearance.
  • Processed transactions and managed cash register.

Manager

A2 Sushi
Warsaw
03.2016 - 09.2016
  • Managed daily restaurant operations.
  • Supervised kitchen and serving staff.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction.
  • Handled ordering and inventory management.
  • Maintained hygiene and safety standards.

Laboratory Technician

University of Technology
Cracow
01.2015 - 03.2016
  • Conducted laboratory experiments and tests.
  • Analysed data and prepared reports.
  • Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies.
  • Assisted in research projects.

Laboratory Technician

University of Technology
Cracow
11.2013 - 01.2014
  • Conducted laboratory experiments and tests.
  • Analysed data and prepared reports.
  • Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies.
  • Assisted in research projects.

Intern

Regional Centre of Environmental Protection
Rzeszow
07.2012 - 07.2012
  • Assisted in environmental protection projects.
  • Conducted data collection and analysis.
  • Prepared reports and presentations.

Education

Professional Interior Designer - Interior Design

British College of Interior Design
07.2023 - 09.2024

Master of Science - Organic Chemical Technology

University of Technology Named After Tadeusz Kosciuszko
Cracow
03.2014 - 03.2016

Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering And Technology

University of Technology Named After Tadeusz Kosciuszko
Cracow
10.2011 - 02.2014

Bachelor of Science -

University of Technology Named After Ignacy Lukasiewicz
Rzeszow
10.2010 - 09.2011

Skills

  • Interior Design and Space Planning
  • Client Consultation and Communication
  • Project Management
  • Budgeting and Cost Estimation
  • Furniture and Material Selection
  • Mood Board Preparation
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Trend Analysis
  • Team Leadership and Training
  • Customer Service
  • Inventory Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Report Writing
  • MS office proficiency

Languages

English
Fluent
Polish
Native
Italian
Intermediate

Timeline

Professional Interior Designer - Interior Design

British College of Interior Design
07.2023 - 09.2024

Interior Design Consultant

Brewers
05.2021 - 03.2025

Assistant Manager

Laura Ashley
04.2018 - 08.2020

Team leader

Laura Ashley
10.2017 - 04.2018

Sales Advisor

Laura Ashley
12.2016 - 10.2017

Manager

A2 Sushi
03.2016 - 09.2016

Laboratory Technician

University of Technology
01.2015 - 03.2016

Master of Science - Organic Chemical Technology

University of Technology Named After Tadeusz Kosciuszko
03.2014 - 03.2016

Laboratory Technician

University of Technology
11.2013 - 01.2014

Intern

Regional Centre of Environmental Protection
07.2012 - 07.2012

Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering And Technology

University of Technology Named After Tadeusz Kosciuszko
10.2011 - 02.2014

Bachelor of Science -

University of Technology Named After Ignacy Lukasiewicz
10.2010 - 09.2011

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