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ROBERT COLLINS

Summary

Interior designer with 20 years of experience in commercial and retail sectors, specializing in customer service and project management. Successfully completed projects include heritage hotel in Laois, Oakdale Nursing Home, Killenard Village retirement show homes, Wickham Way show apartments in Dublin, and numerous private residences across Ireland.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Design Options
Portlaoise
07.2025 - Current
  • Developed store displays to elevate customer experience.
  • Resolved customer complaints efficiently, upholding high service standards.
  • Coached team members to boost performance and enhance team cohesion.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, payroll, and vacation requests.
  • Established streamlined processes that optimized workflow efficiency across the store.
  • Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely deliveries and product quality.

Interior Designer

Collins Design
Abbeyleix
10.2005 - 06.2025

Founded Collins Design in October 2005, establishing a strong market presence.

  • Led commercial and residential projects across Ireland, enhancing client satisfaction.
  • Delivered turnkey packages, sourcing and integrating furniture from local and international suppliers to enhance project appeal.
  • Collaborated with local vendors for curtains and soft furnishings, ensuring high-quality materials met client specifications.
  • Expanded workforce to five employees, supporting rapid growth and project demands.

Manager

The Storeyard
Abbeyleix, Laois
04.2015 - 04.2019
  • Managed day-to-day operations of store to ensure smooth functionality.
  • Collaborated with film and TV companies to supply products from 20,000 sq. ft. store.
  • Led design projects from concept through completion for various private and commercial clients.
  • Designed and executed store displays to elevate customer experience.
  • Achieved recognition in Irish Times Best Shops competition, winning best gifts/crafts/design/interiors in 2015.

TV Appearances

Collins Design
Abbeyleix, Laois
  • Participated in two TV appearances at Irish Antique Fair, discussing notable items live on air.
  • Contributed to Channel 4 production 'Country House Auction' in Castle Durrow, Co. Laois.
  • Collaborated with production team following Sheppards Auction House during multiple auctions.
  • Engaged in conversations with the production crew while purchasing items at auctions.
  • Featured in RTE's afternoon program in 2013, showcasing home interiors with host Darren Kennedy.
  • Guided viewers through home, discussing design elements and aesthetics.
  • Assisted in recreating a studio look to reflect overall ambiance of home.
  • Demonstrated expertise in curating and presenting antique collections.

Skills

  • Project management
  • Budget control
  • Supplier management
  • Quality control
  • Project strategy
  • Schedule preparation
  • Time management
  • Customer service
  • Client satisfaction
  • Sales techniques
  • Brand management
  • Decision-making
  • Clear communication
  • Relationship building
  • Design management

Timeline

Manager

Design Options
07.2025 - Current

Manager

The Storeyard
04.2015 - 04.2019

Interior Designer

Collins Design
10.2005 - 06.2025

TV Appearances

Collins Design
ROBERT COLLINS