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Terri Bailey

Sheffield

Summary

Creative and commercially driven Interior Designer with a BA (Hons) in Interior Design and over 10 years’ experience across interior design, retail management, and customer-facing environments. Skilled in client consultation, space planning, product selection, and achieving sales targets within design-led retail settings.

Following a period focused on raising my children and working flexibly around family commitments, I am now seeking to re-establish my career within kitchen design. I bring together strong design foundations, leadership experience, and a consultative sales approach to deliver functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces tailored to client needs.

I am organised, detail-oriented, and motivated by delivering exceptional customer experiences from initial consultation through to completion.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work history

Customer Sales Assistant / Key Holder

Tesco
Bishops Cleeve / Kiveton Park, Gloucestershire / South Yorkshire
2022.11 - Current
  • Deliver high standards of customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.
  • Engage with customers to identify needs and provide solutions.
  • Run shifts and support team training where required.
  • Complete till resets, cash pick-ups and secure handling of daily takings.
  • Maintain visually appealing, well-stocked and safe retail areas.

Midday Supervisor

Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy
Bishop's Cleeve, Gloucestershire
2022.09 - 2023.08
  • Supervised pupils and ensured a safe environment.
  • Administered basic first aid and maintained accurate records.
  • Promoted positive behaviour and inclusion.

Voluntary Classroom Assistant

Kiveton Park Primary Academy
Kiveton Park, Rotherham
2024.09 - 2025.08
  • Support reading sessions and small group learning.
  • Assist teaching staff and supervise during school trips.

Front of House Bar & Waiting Staff

The Teddington Hands
Teddington, Tewkesbury
2021.06 - 2022.07
  • Delivered professional and attentive customer service.
  • Managed orders, payments and ensured high cleanliness standards.
  • Worked effectively within a team to deliver quality service in busy periods.

Independent Consultant (Self-Employed)

The Body Shop at Home
Bishop's Cleeve, Gloucestershire
2018.12 - 2021.09
  • Managed online and face-to-face product sales.
  • Generated leads through social media and virtual events.
  • Guided customers through ordering and delivery processes.
  • Completed advanced brand training and temporarily undertook a Community Trade Ambassador role, delivering regional consultant training.

Assistant Manager / Instore Designer / Sales Lead

Laura Ashley Ltd
Cheetham Hill / Trafford Center, Manchester
2010.11 - 2015.07

Progressed through four roles from Temporary Sales Advisor to Assistant Manager.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

  • Delivered detailed interior consultations, identifying customer needs and recommending tailored design solutions.
  • Promoted and generated referrals for in-store Design Services.
  • Consistently achieved and exceeded sales targets including product value, credit sales and service referrals.
  • Built and maintained a loyal client database, generating repeat business and customer referrals.
  • Managed and motivated a team of 10 staff through daily briefings, coaching and performance monitoring.
  • Led by example in consultative selling techniques to maximise sales opportunities.
  • Managed customer complaints professionally, ensuring full resolution and satisfaction.
  • Responsible for visual merchandising and strategic product placement to increase footfall and sales.
  • Key holder duties including opening/closing procedures, cash reconciliation and secure handling of takings.

Interior Designer

Jefferson Sheard Architects
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2004.04 - 2009.11
  • Supported the development of the interior design department within a busy architectural practice.
  • Assisted in preparing design proposals, presentations and bid submissions.
  • Attended client meetings and contributed to concept development.
  • Conducted independent client liaison meetings.
  • Developed a strong understanding of spatial planning within architectural environments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield
09/2000 - 06/2004

City & Guilds Level 3 - 2D Competer Aided Design

North Nottingham College
Worksop, Nottinghamshire
09/2005 - 06/2006

Diploma of Higher Education - Curtain Making & Soft Furnishings

National Design Adacemy
Nottingham
08/2020 - 08/2021

Skills

  • Client consultation & lifestyle needs analysis
  • Space planning & interior layout design
  • 2D CAD (City & Guilds Level 3)
  • Product & materials specification
  • Consultative sales & target achievement
  • Visual merchandising & showroom presentation
  • Team leadership & performance coaching
  • Complaint resolution & customer retention
  • Cash handling & key holder responsibilities
  • Strong organisational & time management skills

Additional information

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities
  • Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving ability
  • Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Full UK driving licence and own vehicle

References available on request

Timeline

Voluntary Classroom Assistant

Kiveton Park Primary Academy
2024.09 - 2025.08

Customer Sales Assistant / Key Holder

Tesco
2022.11 - Current

Midday Supervisor

Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy
2022.09 - 2023.08

Front of House Bar & Waiting Staff

The Teddington Hands
2021.06 - 2022.07

Independent Consultant (Self-Employed)

The Body Shop at Home
2018.12 - 2021.09

Assistant Manager / Instore Designer / Sales Lead

Laura Ashley Ltd
2010.11 - 2015.07

Interior Designer

Jefferson Sheard Architects
2004.04 - 2009.11

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

University of Huddersfield
09/2000 - 06/2004

City & Guilds Level 3 - 2D Competer Aided Design

North Nottingham College
09/2005 - 06/2006

Diploma of Higher Education - Curtain Making & Soft Furnishings

National Design Adacemy
08/2020 - 08/2021
Terri Bailey