Jasmin Simpson

I am a creative and detail-oriented individual with a background in manufacture and design, with exceptional organisational skills and time management abilities. I currently work as a bench joiner, and hold a 2:1 Degree in baHons Product Design. I am now seeking an opportunity to utilize my unique skillset in a professional environment where I can progress towards a successful career in furniture.

Bench Joiner at Made in The Cellar (2024-10 – Present)

Bench joiner carefully producing high quality, bespoke, and long lasting furniture for customers using a variety of skills and methods. My current role requires me to specialise in wood finishing and quality checking.

• Assembly of bespoke pieces based on customer specifications from start to finish.
• Timber preparation and planning.
• Using a range of power and hand tools to produce high quality furniture with precision and high attention to detail.
• Safe and effective use of heavy duty machinery.
• Maintaining a safe and organised workshop environment for myself and others.
• Paint and Lacquer application using an air spray gun.
• Repairing and seamlessly spot repairing damaged pieces.
• Management of my work area.
• Stock checking and ordering for myself and others.
• Colour matching paints, stains, and oils to individual customer requests.
• Loading van for delivery runs.
• Being a trained first aider and responding quickly to any workplace accidents.

Accounts Administrative Assistant at Ponsford of Sheffield (2023-08 – 2024-10)

Administrative Assistant in the accounts department of bespoke furniture and homeware store Ponsford of Sheffield.

• Managing transactions in person and remotely.
• Monitoring & creating sales orders.
• Supplier and customer communication.
• Switchboard operation.
• Extensive product knowledge including furniture styles and design movements.

Graphic Designer at Freelance (2020-08 – Present)

Working independently on branding projects/packaging designs. Following up with clients after the completion of a project to ensure satisfaction and maintain good rapport. I have worked on successful packaging for breweries, independent businesses and even a full branding package for a café and bar in Bawtry.

During my time as a freelancer, I have established a returning client-base and local reputation. Other duties include invoicing and bookkeeping, approval of work for print and liaising with printing companies and third parties on behalf of the client.

Barista at Clarrie's Kitchen (2022-09 – 2023-08)

Barista at Depot Bakery (2022-05 – 2022-09)

Bartender at Heist Brew Co Taproom (2021-08 – 2022-05)

In-House Graphic Designer at Heist Brew Co (2021-08 – 2022-05)

Working with the brewery team and the company directors brief to create packaging designs, promotional materials, 3D product renders, and product animations.

BaHons in Product Design – The University of Lincoln (2018 – 2021)