Isabel Holmes
Summary
I am an Architecture student, majoring in Interior Architecture seeking employment to up-skill and gain experience in a design environment. I have strong technical proficiency with team-base roles and an in-depth knowledge of Adobe and Microsoft products, as well as strong written abilities. I have an eye for detail and am passionate about interior design and architecture, marketing and social media design.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Assistant
Gathered Collab.
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Creatively managed the business social media accounts and posted regular content to entice customers and grow popularity.
- Interacted with customers proactively, identifying needs and offering suitable product recommendations.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, maintaining a positive brand image.
- Actively engaged customers to provide general assistance and information on store merchandise.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Processed transactions accurately, balancing cash registers at the end of each shift.
Nanny
Whittle Family Nannying
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Supported children and parents (6 months & 4 years) in activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization
- Assisted with housekeeping duties / organized and cleaned home after activities
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support the children's social and emotional growth
- Engaged and communicated with children on age-appropriate level
- Monitored schedules.
FOH Team Member
Harbour House Cafe
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals
- Experience in deep cleaning on a commercial kitchen level
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems
- Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items
- Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations
- Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques
- Prepared salads, appetizers and garnishes to assist kitchen staff.
Pool Lifeguard
Mercury Bay Community Pool
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Watched over swimmers to respond quickly to distress situations
- Monitored behaviours for safety violations and took steps to prevent further violations
- Kept equipment in good working order with frequent inspections and minor repairs
- Filled out incident and accident reports and submitted to supervisor
- Logged chemical readings to keep pool water at safe levels and avoid potential illness among patrons
- Used training and medical supplies to examine injured people and administer first aid
- Identified emergency situations or potential drownings and entered water for lifesaving measures
- Collaborated closely with team to identify issues and quickest methods for remediation.
Assistant Dance Teacher
En Pointe Dance Studio
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Planned choreography for group performances and recitals
- Accommodated students with special needs by using different teaching styles, encouraging each to learn at appropriate pace
- Collaborated in team-based environment to uphold instruction quality and continuity of service to clients
- Devised and directed group, couples and individual dance performances
- Performed at different events as professional dancer
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Architecture
Victoria University of Wellington
10.2023
Level 3 High School Graduate -
Mercury Bay Area School
11.2020
Skills
- I am able to work cohesively with others and can communicate with others well as a result from my previous team-focused jobs
- I have a strong work ethic and will always strive to achieve beyond what is expected of me
- I am a fast learner and am always looking to improve my skills
- I am creative and have a love for the arts; This has developed through my current Architectural degree
- Time Management, Multitasking and Prioritisation
- I am experienced with a range of IT software (Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, ArchiCAD & SketchUp) as well as social media
- Verbal and Written Communication and Academic Writing
Timeline
Retail Assistant
Gathered Collab.
11.2022 - 02.2024
Nanny
Whittle Family Nannying
08.2022 - 10.2022
FOH Team Member
Harbour House Cafe
11.2020 - 01.2022
Pool Lifeguard
Mercury Bay Community Pool
01.2019 - 12.2020
Assistant Dance Teacher
En Pointe Dance Studio
01.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Architecture
Victoria University of Wellington
Level 3 High School Graduate -
Mercury Bay Area School
Similar Profiles
Jennifer HullJennifer Hull
Owner/Decorator at Gathered Home/JD Home LLCOwner/Decorator at Gathered Home/JD Home LLC
Stephen CameronStephen Cameron
Floral Design at Ivy Cap Creations - Proprietor, Ted's Flower Basket, Garden of Eden, Fallon's Flowers, SML Designs, Once Gathered, TG FloristryFloral Design at Ivy Cap Creations - Proprietor, Ted's Flower Basket, Garden of Eden, Fallon's Flowers, SML Designs, Once Gathered, TG Floristry
Yuki TakeuchiYuki Takeuchi
Production Manager at Hunted+GatheredProduction Manager at Hunted+Gathered
Billie HarveyBillie Harvey
Retail Assistant at Red Rooster DalbyRetail Assistant at Red Rooster Dalby
SUSAN FUNAYA AGBOOLASUSAN FUNAYA AGBOOLA
Retail Assistant at bp storeRetail Assistant at bp store