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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.•Coordinated campus activities and initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to promote a cohesive and engaging educational environment.

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 designers.•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