Professional Identity Magazine – Sarah Perkins | Page 27

3.3 - Amended CV and Cover Letter Sarah Catherine Perkins @sarahpdesigns 07847797125 Sarah Perkins [email protected] PERSONAL STATEMENT SKILLS AND HOBBIES An aspiring Interior Designer currently studying Interior Architecture and Design at the University of Portsmouth. I’ve always loved travelling the world, from this it has made me appreciate the unique designs and experiences within different cultures. This passion has and continues to inspire me to create my own spaces and atmospheres in the future. I have experience in relevant computer programmes, artistry, and communication skills. EDUCATION Interior Architecture and Design at The University of Portsmouth (2016- Present) Studying my final year after completing a placement year (Currently at a 2:1 level) Second year projects First year projects o Exibition design for a WW1 Museum o Front Elevation of a shop front o Designing and high-end retail store o Designing Projects such as a Café & Observatory o Designing a Mass housing scheme Final year projects o Designing an interactive structure inspired by stories of Portsmouth / o Interior Major Project o Dissertation o Communication and identity in design o Materials – (studying and analysing the history of materials in design) The John Warner Sixth Form (2014-2016) BTEC Design and Technology (A*), English Literature (B) and Art (C) The John Warner School (2009-2014) Other Skills o Can speak conversational Italian Hobbies o o o Travelling Visiting art exhibitions Visiting museums 10 GCSE’s including Design and Technology (A*), English Literature (B) Maths (C) and Art and Design (C) PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT BTL Property, Interior Design Assistant – Interior Designer, 2018 – 2019: For my placement year I worked as the department assistant from July 18 – January 19, my responsibilities included communicating on a daily basis with suppliers, organising the sample library and keeping this up to date, taking meeting notes and sending to the clients, putting together sample boards and presentations, sourcing, photoshop work and visuals, and assisting the interior designers in their day to day management of their projects . In January I was promoted to a full-fledged Interior designer due to the head of departments departure, from which I inherited her current projects and led the client meetings and the design intention. Lloyds Pharmacy, Healthcare Assistant, 2014- 2018: I learnt so much within this position, such as customer service and communication. This experience really helped boost my confidence throughout the years. House and Garden Magazine, Intern, 2015: A week as an assistant to the head of the department on all days except one, which I was an assistant set designer for a Christmas photoshoot, in Kensal Green, London. CityFax, Junior Intern, 2014: One week in the design department. I completed tasks such as Organising the sample library, assisting the designers on their day to day jobs, and helping send out orders and deliveries on time. References available on Request 22