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MARI REES

MARI REES

Summary

Graduate Textile Designer with a passion for fashion and interiors, a keen eye for detail, and a creative flair. Seeking a textile-focused role or interior assistant role to combine my creativity and strong organisational skills in a dynamic environment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Front of House Staff Member

Cegin 1176 Cardigan Castle
04.2024 - Current
  • Supported private events by consulting with clients, including brides and grooms, to plan table layouts and meet personalised goals.
  • Trained new staff and resolved customer queries, maintaining the restaurant's high standards and reputation.

Wedding Catering Waitress

Holdens Catering
01.2016 - 12.2023
  • Facilitated smooth service flow by effectively coordinating service with other wait and kitchen staff
  • Meetings with the bride and groom to discuss table layouts before guests’ arrival, to outline desired goals to ensure customer satisfaction.

(Seasonal job whilst in education)

Food and Beverage Attendant

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Mainly hostess responsibilities, ensuring a positive and enjoyable dining experience for guests
  • Collaborating with the Event Manager, preparing and setting up versatile event spaces for various occasions
  • Dedicated to ensuring each event space was tailored to exceed clients’ expectations.

(Returned home after my time travelling)

Bar and Café Supervisor

Newport Golf Club / Cat Rock Café
07.2022 - 01.2023
  • Completed accurate end of day financial routines for cash and card transactions
  • Monitored and maintained stock levels for maximized efficiency and minimizing waste
  • Assigned work tasks for members of staff as well as providing training for professional service.

(I left this role to explore new opportunities and cultural experiences through travel.)

Education

BA (hons) Textile Design for Fashion and Interiors -

Bath Spa University

Level 4 Diploma Foundation, Art & Design -

Carmarthen School of Art / Coleg Sir Gar
01.2019

Preseli -

School / Ysgol Y Preseli
Pembrokeshire
01.2018

Skills

  • Fashion trend knowledge
  • Market researching
  • Drawing, painting & collage
  • Screen printing
  • Sewing
  • Idea generation
  • Design adaption
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Strong communication
  • Colour composition

Accomplishments

  • New Designers 2022, London - Top 3 Winner of Tu loves (TU Clothing ,Sainsbury's)
  • Top 3 Winner of Ohpopsi (Wallpapers & Murals)
  • Winner of the Aneurin Jones Artist Cup - awarded to the most promising artist of the future
  • Winner of multiple arts and crafts competitions in the Young Farmers Club, such as designing interior spaces within a chosen theme
  • Designing sets for Dramas and Pantomimes
  • Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award
  • Cardigan Agricultural Show Trophy Winner under the category of the best form of art

Personal Information

Bilingual - Fluent Welsh Speaker

Full UK driving license

Creative portfolio upon request

Reference upon request

Timeline

Front of House Staff Member

Cegin 1176 Cardigan Castle
04.2024 - Current

Food and Beverage Attendant

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
05.2023 - 09.2023

Bar and Café Supervisor

Newport Golf Club / Cat Rock Café
07.2022 - 01.2023

Wedding Catering Waitress

Holdens Catering
01.2016 - 12.2023

BA (hons) Textile Design for Fashion and Interiors -

Bath Spa University

Level 4 Diploma Foundation, Art & Design -

Carmarthen School of Art / Coleg Sir Gar

Preseli -

School / Ysgol Y Preseli
MARI REES