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Los Angeles, California

•Promoted to oversee Strategic Accounts team within Los Angeles office, managing annual volume of $20M in client projects encompassing design, furnishing, installation, warehousing, and workplace solutions.oRetain direct management over personal portfolio of up to $9M in annual project volume.•Lead team of three Account Managers and two Sales Coordinators in supporting needs of enterprise clients across industries ranging from workplace and healthcare to government/military and higher education.•Foster positive and trusting client relationships to bolster retention and satisfaction rates; resolve team & client questions and concerns during end-to-end process as first point of contact for escalated issues.•Differentiate PeopleSpace against competitive offerings by researching client needs, corporate goals, business practices, and performance criteria to provide customized and creative solutions.•Negotiate and maintain long-term business contracts with clients and third-party vendors; collaborate with Haworth and additional manufacturing partners on pricing agreements and product specifications.•Position company for continual growth in high-potential markets by spearheading new business development efforts, partnering with existing national clients to set and enforce sales standards across all company locations.•Ensure clients receive quality solutions and positive business outcomes by managing project logistics and resources in partnership with Designers, Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Quality Assurance, and Service teams.Select Achievements•Drove 30% margin increase across Los Angeles Strategic Account team since 2018 through dedicated leadership of robust project portfolio, promoting loyal and satisfied clients.•Steered successful completion of two three-floor office locations in Los Angeles for American multinational law firm, ensuring seamless execution of both projects simultaneously to meet client demands and deadlines.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Hired as Sales Coordinator to provide assistance to new business development team. Quickly promoted to Account Manager in 10/2015 to support larger strategic clients with ongoing return business and new projects.• Managed portfolio of $4M in annual project volume, acting as main point of contact and trusted advisor from design development through installation and punch. Regularly worked directly with client stakeholders.• Developed project plans and product specifications in collaboration with Design department; obtained and conveyed vendor, product, and labor quotes to clients while building and managing accurate budgetary summaries.• Ensured compliance with performance standards and established contract and service pricing to maintain high levels of client satisfaction and encourage return business.• Frequently won new business from enterprise and high-profile accounts by leading interviews, sales presentations, and mockups for potential clients on available products and services.• Collaborated closely with third-party partners, including A&D firms, project managers, general contractors, sub-contractors, manufacturer reps, and manufacturers; monitored project progress to properly ensure specifications aligned with design vision and projects remained on time and within budget. Select Achievements• Instrumental in company receiving IIDA Calibre Design Award in 2017, recognizing exceptional work in providing and setting up furniture for hospitality project.• Advanced company’s operational efficiency and cohesion by leading adoption of new entrepreneurial operating system (EOS) in 2017.• Credited as expert client partner and guide due to superior knowledge of design field and contract furniture industry practices, including order preparation and management, project coordination, and delivery/installation processes.

Los Angeles, California, United States

As a Sales Coordinator I worked with the Sales Team, Strategic Accounts Team and Dealer Principals by providing product specifications, budgetary pricing proposals, and sales support functions. I had the opportunity to gain contract furniture industry experience and knowledge of Haworth product.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Executed all projects and tasks for four major trade shows annually, including managing logistics, budgets, product assortment, marketing materials, contract negotiations, travel arrangements, and on-site services.• Supported sales account management projects and special pricing activities to increase new development opportunities, serving as crucial support to company President. Generated and presented weekly sales reports.• Designed showroom layouts for permanent trade show spaces to facilitate seamless audience experience; coordinated showroom set up and events when travelling to different shows.• Eliminated unnecessary expenses from previous years by reviewing and reducing annual trade show budget to focus on most critical elements.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Assisted in management of Construction and Facilities Department.• Project coordination of retail space remodels.• Maintained and organized corporate database of digital architectural and civil plans.• Communicated with vendors daily to ensure productivity.• Planned and organized vendor meetings, RFP packages and awards.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Design Management

Activities and Societies: Arizona State University Athena Program | Industrial Designers Society of America, Student MembershipGraduated.

Certificate Of Interior Design, Interior Design