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United States

• Proactively coordinate with contractors and vendors, swiftly addressing and resolving challenges to ensure smooth project execution and timely completion.
• Skillfully manage back-of-house operations, including inventory, invoicing, marketing, and social media, optimizing efficiency and ensuring everything runs like clockwork.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with clients, architects, contractors, and vendors, driving successful project outcomes through clear communication and teamwork.
• Leverage strategic vendor relationships to upsell premium furnishings and finishes, enhancing client experiences with exceptional communication and sales acumen.
• Expertly juggle planning and scheduling of design projects, adapting to shifting priorities and solving problems on the fly to meet deadlines and exceed expectations.
• Efficiently develop and execute design plans, seamlessly balancing space layouts, color schemes, materials, and furniture arrangements to create beautiful, functional spaces.

• Prepare contracts and lease agreements, ensuring legal compliance and managing all necessary documentation.
• Drive property sales through strategic social media marketing, CRM systems, and exceptional customer service, including prompt inquiry responses, showings, and issue resolution.
• Conduct Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to set competitive listing prices and maximize seller returns.
• Collaborate with mortgage brokers, inspectors, and appraisers to facilitate seamless transactions.
• Guide first-time homebuyers through the purchasing process, from consultation to closing.
• Manage short-term rental properties, overseeing daily operations and tenant relations.

Desoto, Texas

• Mentored and guided over 200 students annually through on-the-job training, achieving an impressive 96% certification rate and empowering 80% to earn their Associate's degrees before high school graduation.
• Developed and implemented customized lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles, enhancing student engagement and comprehension while fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Leveraged data-driven insights to evaluate student performance, providing tailored feedback and support that facilitated individual growth and achievement.
• Collaborated with industry professionals to integrate real-world relevance into the curriculum, enriching students' understanding of career pathways and preparing them for future success.
• Assisted colleagues in creating assignments, special projects, and preparing students for state examinations, while managing administrative updates and grading responsibilities.
• Cultivated students' professional skills, equipping them for certification, employment, and leadership opportunities within their fields.

Dallas, TX

• Built and maintained strong relationships with over 200 luxury vendors, leveraging Open-to-Buy strategies to ensure timely product delivery, budget adherence, and long-term partnerships.
• Led and mentored my team, driving their development while streamlining daily purchase order processes and optimizing shipping and receiving operations for maximum efficiency.
• Created and implemented new systems to enhance workflow efficiency, ensuring alignment between procurement activities and broader company goals through cross-functional collaboration with buyers, copywriters, and web.
• Oversaw and authorized purchase and replenishment orders, empowering key decision-makers to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Proactively resolved delivery and logistical challenges, addressing shortages, damages, and back-orders to maintain smooth and efficient operations.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Administration And Management, Retail & Hospitality

Activities and Societies: Mentor Tech, Tech Retail Association, and Collegiate 100 Women

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Merchandise Marketing

Activities and Societies: Fashion Group International