Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
References
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Roberta Wood

Eastbourne,East Sussex

Summary

Enthusiastic, hardworking, and willing to learn, currently looking for part-time employment in an interesting and flexible position. Reliable and professional in a team-oriented environment, always with a pleasant and polite demeanour.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Health Coach Student

College of Naturopathic Medicine
Online course
03.2024 - Current

Currently studying online with CNM for a level 5 diploma in Health Coaching.

  • Successfully delivering on assignments, exams and case studies within suggested time-frames.
  • Conducted initial consultations to understand clients' health objectives.
  • Applying critical thinking to analyse case studies, evaluate client information and help co-create plans to improve health and health habits.
  • Acquiring new skills in coaching, including motivating, goal-setting and facilitating change.

Retail Sales Assistant

TK Maxx
Eastbourne
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Managed till operations, processed returned or exchanged items as efficiently as possible to reduce waiting time for customers during the busy holiday period.
  • Collaborated effectively with team members to assist with the smooth-running of the store during peak-sales period.
  • Assisted customers with product selection for optimal satisfaction.
  • Friendly to customers to enhance in-store experience and provide outstanding customer service.

Career Break

For Family Commitment
08.2001 - 09.2023
  • Raising three children providing a stable and stimulating family environment, always providing fresh, healthy homemade meals
  • Attending to daily household matters as well as caring for the wider family
  • Participate in school Parent Committees, helping run functions and activities, i.e. annual Christmas Fair, Bonfire Night, Family Days, School Ball for adults and children
  • Volunteer for the Marine Conservation Society doing annual beach cleans as well as at 'adopted' beach, cleaning more regularly


Commercial Interior Designer

Swanke Hayden Connell Architects
London
05.1999 - 07.2001
  • Worked on interior fit-outs for large companies and headquarters in the UK and abroad from conception to completion
  • Prepared professional presentations to creatively communicate design intent and direction for client briefs
  • Developed design schemes including space plans, elevations, lighting plans, bespoke furniture, fabrics and finishes for both client presentation and working drawings
  • Collaborated closely with clients throughout the design process, fostering excellent relationships with clients through regular updates and consultation meetings
  • Liaised efficiently between clients and installation crews to prevent misunderstandings or delays.
  • Produced furniture specifications for order placement as well as working documents for construction

Commercial Interior Designer

Gensler
London
11.1997 - 04.1999
  • Duties similar to above, additional project responsibilities included consolidation and relocation feasibility studies

Junior Commercial Interior Designer/Space Planner

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
London and New York
07.1996 - 07.1997

Interior Designer/ Design Technician

ACL & Partners
London
01.1996 - 07.1996

Assistant Interior Design Project Manager

Merrill Lynch, Corporate Real Estate
Princeton, New Jersey
11.1993 - 07.1995

Waitress

Stefano's
Long Beach Island, New Jersey, Summer job for three summers
06.1991 - 09.1993

Retail sales associate

Harrods
London
10.1992 - 12.1992

Education

BSc - Interior Design

Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
09.1988 - 06.1992

Skills

  • Manage family diary, meal planning, activities and holidays
  • Multi-task in a busy environment
  • Enthusiastic, hardworking, reliable, willing to learn
  • Collaborative, team player
  • Pleasant, polite, happy to help
  • Health goal setting

Affiliations

  • Beachcombing, beach cleaning and contributing to citizen science projects
  • Travel and experiencing different cultures
  • Upcycling and giving new uses to old items
  • Art, architecture and design
  • Spending time outdoors, appreciating nature and walking the dog
  • Listening to audiobooks and podcasts

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Health Coach Student

College of Naturopathic Medicine
03.2024 - Current

Retail Sales Assistant

TK Maxx
09.2023 - 12.2023

Career Break

For Family Commitment
08.2001 - 09.2023

Commercial Interior Designer

Swanke Hayden Connell Architects
05.1999 - 07.2001

Commercial Interior Designer

Gensler
11.1997 - 04.1999

Junior Commercial Interior Designer/Space Planner

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
07.1996 - 07.1997

Interior Designer/ Design Technician

ACL & Partners
01.1996 - 07.1996

Assistant Interior Design Project Manager

Merrill Lynch, Corporate Real Estate
11.1993 - 07.1995

Retail sales associate

Harrods
10.1992 - 12.1992

Waitress

Stefano's
06.1991 - 09.1993

BSc - Interior Design

Drexel University
09.1988 - 06.1992
Roberta Wood