Assist with submittal data, samples etc. for approval, proposal requests. Supported the Project Manager by understanding subcontracting and tenant improvement projects. Maintain and track RFI's and Submittals and production of construction documents. Assists with all phases of the bidding process as needed, including preparing invitations to bid, plan distribution/tracking and collect bid, prepare bid sheets for weekly meetings, download plans and bid documents into specific estimating files, upload bid documents onto company website. Support with preparation of estimates by contacting vendors/subs for equipment, subcontracting quotes and materials. Assist with close-out documentation processing. Responsible for all outgoing project documents and daily updating and maintaining databases such as mailing lists, email attachments, contact lists and client information, create and maintains organized and current project files, Organizes office files and plans for archiving upon completion of project and close-out binder for clients. Organize and label all plans for all projects and keep an ongoing log of current and closed plans for projects

As an Assistant Manager at Calico Corners I assist in the production of custom products for residential and or commercial environment. Assume significant responsibility for sales and customer service by partnering with the Store Manager to supervise staff associates, train associates and motivate associates towards maximizing sales and achieving sales goal. Assist and service the needs of customers, utilizing professional sales techniques designed to achieve optimum sales and customer goodwill. Performed duties related to shipping and receiving functions of the store including: unloading, receiving, locating and handling of merchandise. Maintain stockroom and store appearance and assist sales on the floor. Enter data into the computerized inventory system. Service customer by providing in-home services and consults for customers who require larger labor project demands.

While finishing my education, from 1998-2000; I worked at Mr. B’s Flowers, San Fernando Valleys largest florist. While working in the sales department, I developed sales skills, point of sale computer skills and worked with the general public. In 2000, I began training as a floral stylist, producing floral arrangements and bridal bouquets. I moved toward a specialty in event production and design. I blended my floral stylist skills and my sales skills and began working with families to plan life cycle events. I managed event production installation teams where the work was often extensive and needed to be accomplished in a short period of time. I expanded my people skills and developed organizational skills that allowed me to manage large scale events. The work is multi-faceted, as I would simultaneously manage an installation team of up to eight team members while acting as liaison to the hotel or country club staff, while also at the same time considering the client’s need and requests. This work developed my ability to multi-task. I used team building skills to provide direction and encouragement to the production crew.