Enthusiastic Designer responsible for creating, developing and producing visuals of concepts to communicate ideas to clients. Researches, conceptualizes and presents designs to achieve desired effects or goals. Reliable team member with strong communication skills and the ability to adjust work for various environments. Handles modifications, requests and feedback from colleagues, clients and vendors in efficient manner, understanding needs of all parties involved. Flexible in adapting work style to fit different projects and juggling multiple assignments within tight deadlines.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Designer
GOLDCREST HOMES
03.2021 - 06.2022
Responsible for creating attractive designs for exterior and interior of new build homes
Attend meetings to understand design needs of business and positively contribute to company vision
Knowledge of construction process of building homes and great attention to detail
Familiar with blueprints and construction plans
Visited job sites to analyze design needs and contribute to cohesive design vision
Liaised with contractors and vendors to implement design ideas
Responsible for creating and maintaining detailed specification sheets
Liaised with purchasing and finance departments to ensure projects delivered on schedule and within budget.
Built strong vendor relationships to facilitate favorable pricing on required materials.
Identified design requirements for each project.
Collaborated with senior management to develop, review and finalize design concepts.
Assisted in development of new materials for design projects.
Senior Information Access
INFORMATION COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE
04.2018 - 02.2021
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the UK’s independent body set up to uphold information rights in the public interest
Responsible for handling most complex and high-profile requests for information from receipt to completion, ensuring statutory timescales met
Maintained in-depth knowledge of data protection and freedom of information legislation and trained colleagues on legislation
Liaised with customers about their requests and resolved customer concerns
Built effective network of contacts including senior staff enabling smooth processing of requests
Provided trusted advice to senior management about information requests
Dealt with enquiries from press office and other colleagues about high profile requests and disclosure of information
Maintained in-depth knowledge of regulations/codes of practice and tribunal/court decisions in order to take decisions relating to interpretation, scope and outcomes of information requests including application of exemptions
Conducted internal reviews of junior colleagues request handling practices in line with procedures and guidance
Contributed to quality assurance procedures for request handling
Extensive experience of using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Pro
Senior Information Governance Officer
WAKEFIELD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
04.2004 - 04.2018
Wakefield Council is part of local Government within the UK
Responsible for ensuring the Council met and exceeded its duties and statutory responsibilities under Data Protection and Freedom of Information Legislation
Developed, reviewed and implemented policies and procedures in relation to Freedom of Information Act and Data Protection Legislation
Responsible for understanding complex data protection and freedom of information legislation and training others on legislation
Provided high quality advice to Senior Leaders, Elected Members, Council Officers, and Partner Organizations and Schools
Worked collaboratively with Legal, IT and other colleagues
Created strategies to ensure proper management and retention of records
Developed training programs and information resources for staff
Reviewed operations of team to identify improvements in systems and processes
Responsible for design and delivery of compliance audits and delivery of comprehensive and corporate training and awareness program
Extensive use of Microsoft word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Pro
Education
Diploma of Interior Design -
The Interior Design Institute
HIGHER EDUCATION - undefined
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
PRINCE2 Foundation Project Management - undefined
ISEB/BCS Practitioners Certificate in Data Protection -
Skills
Client Satisfaction
Vendor Relationships
Color Selection and Pairing
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability and Adaptability
Collaboration Skills
Client Presentation Delivery
Computer Literacy
Color Composition
Interior Planning
Design and Implementation
Fashion Trends Understanding
Product Selection
Timeline
Designer
GOLDCREST HOMES
03.2021 - 06.2022
Senior Information Access
INFORMATION COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE
04.2018 - 02.2021
Senior Information Governance Officer
WAKEFIELD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
04.2004 - 04.2018
Diploma of Interior Design -
The Interior Design Institute
HIGHER EDUCATION - undefined
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
PRINCE2 Foundation Project Management - undefined
ISEB/BCS Practitioners Certificate in Data Protection -