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Chicago, Il

Provide independent contract work for industry and private sector. Responsible for proposal, design development, construction administration, project management, invoicing, budgeting and project close-out for residential, corporate, long-term care and hospitality construction projects. Developed and implemented marketing plans to target each market to draw out clientele. Created Articles of Incorporation, business plan, and manage accounts receivable and payable, banking and meeting state sales tax filing requirements.Independent Projects: Arends/Brown Residence, Chicago, IL – Total Rehab, Convert 2-Flat to Single Family Home. Platts Residence, Hawthorne Woods, IL – Kitchen, Powder Room, Master Bedroom and Bath Remodel. Chang Chiropractic Offices, Chicago, IL – Office and Exam Room Renovation and Build-Out. Fairview Long-Term Care, Rockford, IL – Construction Drawings for Interior Renovations and Physical Therapy Wing. Maple Wood Long-Term Care, Elgin, IL – Construction Drawings for Interior Renovations and Physical Therapy Wing. C. M. Colombo Residence, Chicago, IL – Kitchen and Basement Remodel.

Oak Brook, Il

This company has 40 stores nationwide with approximately 400 employees.Brought on board to utilize skills and assist with meeting the current and future needs of diverse customers. Create floor plans designed to showcase trends and styles to upsell ideas for diverse clientele. Choose appropriate furniture, accessories, and color schemes that meet customer needs with an eye on current trends to assure all changes retain a cohesive flow throughout the space.  Provide quotes, place special orders and close sale including assurance of proper delivery dates with customer follow-up.Accomplishments: Exceeded sales goals by 8-25% on a consistent basis. Retained highest sales in store three times within a twelve month period. Recognized in company newsletter for being in the top 10% of sales individuals.

Greater Chicago Area

Selected to introduce Market Brand to Chicago architecture and design market. Presented new product line to A&D firms, drapery and upholstery work rooms, and end users such as hospitals, nursing rooms, and higher education facilities. Liaised with local area specifier and corporate to assist end users in choosing appropriate material requirements. Analyzed needs of clients taking into consideration budgetary and physical needs to provide the best aesthetic outcome for the client.

Naperville, Il

HCR Manor Care provides long-term skilled nursing, rehabilitation and assisted living care for hundreds of facilities and employs thousands of workers.Provided oversight of renovation and new construction projects for 28 facilities in 6 states that included the creation of scope of work for all facilities. Responsible for 40 simultaneous renovation and new construction projects ranging from $1K to more than $2M with a total of $6.5M. Created and determined scope of work for renovation projects with Project Manager and Facility Administrator to set budgets, time lines, work flow management. Analyzed drawings, specifications and budgets to assure standards and time lines were met.Accomplishments: Liaised with Director of facilities to create a system for conducting capital budget reviews to meet current and future update needs and assure timelines were met. Participated in the creation of new standards for rehabilitation wings. Built strong relationships with project managers and facilities personnel that ensured smooth communications during all phases of construction projects to come in on time and on budget for 40 simultaneous renovations. Exceeded expectations for uses of square footage by making the best use of available space utilizing well thought out space planning to allow increased number of employees in office spaces and creating multiple-use spaces from areas thought to be unusable.

Chicago, Il

Selected to provide office management and assist in the design and development of spaces. Responsible for all office functions including accounts payable and receivable, sales tax filing, bank deposits and efficient office flow. Developed space plans, provided color and material selections, furniture, lighting, and plumbing fixture specifications along with accessory options for client design packages. Researched and verified building codes throughout Chicago and the north shore suburbs to assure all projects met all building codes including set backs, natural lighting, and egress requirements.Accomplishments: Coordinated a project for a new office; worked with contractor, vendors and movers throughout the process. Developed a system for current sign-off for custom upholstered pieces, area rugs and cabinetry.

Evanston, Il And Buffalo Grove, Il

Comprehensive understanding of the business and cross-functional expertise resulted in being asked to serve in multiple locations with varied responsibilities.As Project Coordinator for the Field Office at Evanston Northwestern Northwestern Hospital; Evanston, ILChosen to provide oversight and guidance to administrative assistants, support project managers/interior designers during all phases of construction & design for: Cardiac Care, Outpatient Department, Kellogg Cancer Care Center & Infant Special Care. Acted as liaison between hospital personnel, project manager, general/subcontractors & vendors. Worked with designers & project managers in the design development and construction process. Attended progress meetings, responsible for deliverables on active projects. Developed office procedures for contract administration & filing systems for conformity. Created/processed purchase orders, equipment orders, weekly budget, project status & client satisfaction reports.Accomplishments: Asked to serve as a member of the Mentoring & Interview committee for new hires. Appointed to review Joint Commission on Accreditation (JCAH) documentation, liaison for Labor & Delivery dept. during JCAH preparation. Tracked/provided oversight for all projects in Project Managers’ absences.As Business Coordinator for the Corporate Office; Buffalo Grove, ILResponsible for management of accounts payable, receivable, invoicing, union dues/benefits with corporate authority to write checks up to $10K. Served as first contact for communications with all levels of corporate management. Developed SOP’s for processing AP, AR & invoicing that assured consistency, decreased inaccuracies, provided for quicker payments.Accomplishments: Managed a $140K phone & $80K server upgrade completed on time & within budget with minimal downtime or impact on daily operations. Discovered/investigated the theft of $100K from a corporate account by a former employee.

Norfolk, Va

Quality Assurance Analyst (5/95 – 12/95)• Develop and implement quality control/quality assurance program• Review graphics for quality & layout• Generate monthly quality assurance reports for all management levelsTeam Leader/Project Manager – Training Team (2/92 – 5 /95)• Train new employees via daily coaching & technical skills sessions• Author & implement new procedures for database management• Responsible for troubleshooting problems & developing solutions for standard operating procedures

Frankfort, Il

• Create technical documents integrating laboratory tests & Geographic Information System mapping• Coordinate schedules and supervise staff of 6 people• Train new employees on GIS mapping system and office procedures• Meeting and Event Planning for Educational Seminars

Associate Of Applied Science, Interior Design, 3.85

Activities and Societies: Student Memeber of ASID- Tutor for Drafting 101 - Member of panel discussions for new students

Bachelor'S Degree, Agronomy, Soils

Activities and Societies: Little Sister - Alpha Gamma Sigma (Illidell) - Secretary - Vice President

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Agriculture, General / Transfer, With Honors

Activities and Societies: Stundent Council, Agriculture Association