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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Development
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
Hobbies and Interests
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Maureen Russell

Maureen Russell

East Midlands

Summary

Strategic Interior Design Manager with a track record of managing high-value projects and mentoring emerging talent. Implements innovative design strategies that transform spaces into welcoming homes, while ensuring compliance with budget and quality standards. Champions collaboration and proactive communication to realise project goals.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Interior Design Manager

ARIA CARE
01.2023 - 12.2026
  • Supported owners and executive team in realising creative vision and branding to reflect understated class.
  • Contributed as key member of project and design team on multi-site refurbishment programme valued at over £30 million, adhering to time and budget constraints.
  • Assisted in specifying and defining large, complex projects involving structural and conceptual changes.
  • Created design manuals for premium lifestyle and classic schemes to foster calm, familiar, and welcoming homes for residents.
  • Collaborated with external designer on initial concept designs for first two new builds.
  • Facilitated all interior design requirements for 68 homes within capex and home budgets.
  • Oversaw contractors, detailed design specifications, and FF&E schedules; ensured successful project completion within budget and timeline.
  • Researched and sourced new products and trends to address stakeholder needs and operational challenges.

Interior Design Manager

HC-ONE LTD
02.2016 - 01.2023
  • Finalist in the National Care Awards 2022 for Care Home Design of the Year.
  • Supported design initiatives by collaborating with senior brand management team on new concept schemes for premier country manor and town house collections.
  • Assisted in creating bespoke designs for 3 new builds, coordinating with architects, contractors, and project managers throughout development phases.
  • Contributed to general refurbishments across company portfolio, managing projects valued at £65 million.
  • Mentored new designers to enhance their skills and foster professional growth.
  • Aided design and procurement teams in updating existing design manual to ensure cohesive, affordable, and calming environments in homes.

Interior Design Manager

BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE LTD
10.2005 - 01.2016
  • Supported divisional property team in managing portfolio of 49 sites across Midlands and North of England.
  • Assisted in preparation of annual capital expenditure budget amounting to £1.5 million in 2015.
  • Assisted client group focused on residential nursing for dementia and young-person neurodiversities including children's home.
  • Supported twelve independent hospitals catering to neurodiverse patient groups.
  • Assisted in enhancing patient accommodation through the creation of premium bedrooms.
  • Collaborated with regional marketing managers to enhance property showcases and support income generation.
  • Assisted in managing over 100 projects annually, ensuring timely completion.
  • Provided guidance and expertise in presenting resident areas to uphold brand standards.
  • Advised teams on best practices for CQC compliance in environmental settings.
  • Provided support to enhance service delivery in various contexts.
  • Assisted new designers in grasping company standards and practices.

Assessor

TOTEMIC LTD
01.1999 - 09.2005

Owner

BLOOMIN’ BALLOONS
11.1992 - 01.2005

Marketing Officer

DE VERE BELTON WOODS HOTEL
01.1997 - 12.1997

Marketing Executive

MILLS AND BOON
09.1987 - 02.1991

Marketing Assistant

TIME MAGAZINE
10.1984 - 09.1987

Education

City & Guilds Further Education Teaching Certificate -

Grantham College

BDMA Chartered Direct Marketing Diploma -

Kingston University

Chartered Institute of Marketing Certificate - Marketing

College for Distributive Trades
London

3 A Levels; 9 O Levels -

La Sainte Union Convent Grammar School
Bath

Skills

  • Creative vision and design innovation
  • Visual communication and merchandising
  • Interior styling and space planning
  • Project management and budget oversight
  • Leadership and team collaboration
  • Marketing strategy and stakeholder engagement
  • Conceptual design and trend analysis
  • Creative thinking and strategic planning

Professional Development

  • Person Centred Care for Dementia
  • Design for Dementia
  • Microsoft Office, AutoCad, Adobe

Websites, Portfolios and Profiles

https:/uk.linkedin.com/in/maureen-russell

Hobbies and Interests

  • Family, reading, travel, walking, swimming, tennis.

Timeline

Interior Design Manager

ARIA CARE
01.2023 - 12.2026

Interior Design Manager

HC-ONE LTD
02.2016 - 01.2023

Interior Design Manager

BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE LTD
10.2005 - 01.2016

Assessor

TOTEMIC LTD
01.1999 - 09.2005

Marketing Officer

DE VERE BELTON WOODS HOTEL
01.1997 - 12.1997

Owner

BLOOMIN’ BALLOONS
11.1992 - 01.2005

Marketing Executive

MILLS AND BOON
09.1987 - 02.1991

Marketing Assistant

TIME MAGAZINE
10.1984 - 09.1987

City & Guilds Further Education Teaching Certificate -

Grantham College

BDMA Chartered Direct Marketing Diploma -

Kingston University

Chartered Institute of Marketing Certificate - Marketing

College for Distributive Trades

3 A Levels; 9 O Levels -

La Sainte Union Convent Grammar School
Maureen Russell