CV

RACHEL
MITCHELL
f l a t 5 , 2 2 f o r e s t r o a d , p o o l e , d o r s e t , b h 1 3 6 d h
07769 337458 r achj mi t chel l @gmai l . com
PROFILE
ACHIEVEMENTS
SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
QUALIFICATIONS
INTERESTS
I am a results-driven individual with a true passion for interiors. I take pride in my ability to contribute
professional schemes, drawings and designs, aspiring to always be innovative and market relevant. I
am a reliable and passionate individual who works well under pressure and is able to integrate well into
teams while equally adept working alone.
I have developed a broad range of skills from brief taking and concept generation, through to specifcation
documents, construction drawings, budgeting and project management. During my time at Stephanie
Dunning Interior Design I have been working directly with customers and suppliers to ensure all
requirements were satisfed fully. This included producing design solutions in line with the end user and
operating closely with vendors to ensure efficient design and manufacture processes.
My enthusiasm, self motivation, and dedication to my work is refected in my results and achievements. I
am now extremely eager to progress within a successful business and take on new challenges!
Selected to represent university at New Designers, London
Winning design as selected by client for Southsea building renovation
Millennium Volunteer acknowledged course representative

Computer Skills: Profcient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Vectorworks. Good
knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Sketchup and Powerpoint. PC and MAC literate.
Personal: I have experience in a range of different working environments in which I have proven
excellent customer service and communication skills. I am a highly motivated individual with professional
numeracy and calculation and strong attention to detail. My self critical approach allows me to achieve a
high level fnish in all of my work.
Specialities: Sourcing and budgeting, maintaining customer/supplier relationships, product and
pattern design, interiors, typography, branding, marketing, CAD and hand drawing.
2013-2014 Stephanie Dunning Interior Design 2012-2013 Branksome Beach Restaurant
Assistant Designer Bar & Waitress
2011-2012 Laura Ashley 2010-2011 Lionbridge Technologies
Sales Advisor Internet Search Engine Assessor
2008-2011 Ladhar Leisure 2005-2007 Boots
Waitress, Sales and Promotions Sales and Photographic Assistant
2008-2013 Southampton Solent University
BA(Hons) Interior Design 2:1
2003-2004 Brockenhurst College
AS Levels in business studies, graphic design, art, critical thinking
1999-2003 St Edwards School
GCSEs in maths (B) statistics (B) drama (B) art (B) English lit (C) English lang (C) graphic
design (C) French (C) Science (D/D)
Surfng, mountain biking, paddleboarding, snowboarding, running, painting, photography,
design, furniture restoration, reading