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Sophie Janes

Bath,Somerset

Summary

A creative with a strong background in Design and Property.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director

Wick Farm Bath
Bath, Somerset
08.2009 - 09.2024
  • Created, renovated and set up Wick Farm, a successful wedding venue (110 weddings per year with an average 5* reviews) in 2009.
  • Responsible for Viewings, Wedding planning, Setting up ceremonies/ receptions, decorating the venue etc.
  • Recruited and managed staff.
  • Kept organisation in compliance with regulations and managed cash flow etc

Interior Designer

Managing Director
Bath, Somerset
01.2000 - 09.2010
  • Set up and ran Sophie Janes Design in 2000 from a home studio.
  • Worked with many clients, including hoteliers and rental properties.
  • Dealt with suppliers and manufacturers.
  • Became a high-end property developer with both clients and my own properties.
  • Worked within clients' budgets and exceeeded their expectations.

Inderior Designer

Harpers of Bath
Bath, Somerset
10.1991 - 01.2000
  • In charge of the interior design department in a large retail furniture store.
  • Managed staff in fabrics, furniture and carpet department.
  • From measuring to overseeing manufacture and fitting.
  • Discussed client design requirements, vision and budgets.

Interior/ fabric designer

Anna Bilton Interiors
London
01.1986 - 08.1991
  • Furnished new developments (ie Docklands/ Chelsea) for high end investors
  • Sketched designs using manual techniques to create initial concepts.
  • Presented collections to clients, communicating design concepts and vision.
  • Worked within the BES industry (Buisness Expansion Schemes) designing and managing client's letting investments

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

London College of Communication
London
1986

Skills

  • Client relationship management
  • Event coordination
  • Staff recruitment
  • Venue management
  • Budget planning and forecasting

Timeline

Managing Director

Wick Farm Bath
08.2009 - 09.2024

Interior Designer

Managing Director
01.2000 - 09.2010

Inderior Designer

Harpers of Bath
10.1991 - 01.2000

Interior/ fabric designer

Anna Bilton Interiors
01.1986 - 08.1991

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

London College of Communication
Sophie Janes