Ella Pepper_Resume
Ella Pepper_Resume

ELLA KATHRYN PEPPER

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I am an organized and reliable professional, with a passion for design and over two years� experience working within the Interior Design Industry in London. My technical knowledge and computer literacy, balanced with my creative ability, mean that I have a hands-on approach to tasks. I thrive in collaborative environments and have successfully led projects from inception to completion. Now looking for an Interior Design role, with the goal of bringing innovative designs and fresh solutions to projects and gaining international experience in commercial and residential projects.
EXPERIENCE

SCOTT IDEAS NYC New York, United States
Press Assistant Jan� 20 � Apr� 20
Scott Ideas is a brand building agency, working with global clients to create and deliver innovative campaigns through creative consulting,�content creation, partnerships, events and brand campaigns.
� Gained international exposure by being part of a highly creative, fast paced transatlantic team
� Developed strong communication skills by creating captivating pitches and press releases for clients
� Gained key task management skills by working on several accounts at once, requiring me to prioritize tasks and deadlines
� Responsible for proactively securing product placements in top publications, such as Tatler, Elle and Country & Town House (UK)
� Helped clients to navigate the early stages of the COVID-19 crisis by crafting thoughtful external messaging and creating innovative solutions to move operations and events online

TROVE by STUDIO DUGGAN London, England
Junior Designer and Project Manager Jul�17 � Dec�19 Studio Duggan is a leading interior design studio that creates distinctive and well-considered interiors for high-end residential and boutique commercial projects. Alongside the CEO/Founder, I was responsible for project managing the Studio�s first furniture and homeware line, Trove.
� Conducted the design & build management of Trove�s first boutique shop in Notting Hill, which opened in September 2019
� Brand design and development, including promotional campaigns and photoshoots
� Lead product designer and developer
� Built and maintained a global network of suppliers in Bali, Europe and the UK
� Negotiated supplier contracts and product pricing
� Developed and managed relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, contractors and branding / web designers

LIGHT.IQ London, England
Assistant Designer � Placement for Professional Studies Jun�15 � Jul�16
Light.iQ is an award-winning independent lighting design consultancy.
� Generated lighting layouts (utilizing AutoCAD), specifications and detail drawings for both residential and commercial projects (including Hakkasan and Moncler). Worked collaboratively with architects and interior designers to achieve a vision
� Responsible for sourcing products and developing relationships with suppliers & clients
� Completed installations on high end commercial projects, including Park Chinois restaurant in Mayfair
� Created key bespoke features for retail projects
� Worked within a boutique team under time pressure to ensure successful project delivery

JLP PARTNERSHIP Maidenhead, England
Customer Service Representative Jan�10 � Dec�14
The JLP Partnership is one of the UK�s leading retail businesses.
� Assisted customer service department where I was responsible for external brand communications
� Responsible for training new joiners and ensuring the team delivered outstanding customer service
� Commended for initiative and creative problem solving

EDUCATION

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY Loughborough, England
Industrial Design and Technology BA: First Class Honors with Diploma in Professional Studies Sep�13 � Jun�17
NEWLANDS GIRLS SCHOOL Maidenhead, England
A Levels: Product Design (B), Geography (B), Physical Education (C) Sep�06 � Jun�12
GCSE�s: 11 A*- B (Inc. Maths and English)

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

� Sketching, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AutoCAD, Computer 3D Modelling, Microsoft Office

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

� Interests � Media relations, interiors, fitness and passionate international traveler
� Sport � Reached national levels for both athletics & netball