Sourcing, quoting, ordering samples, and tracking furnishings Co-managing overall FF&E project budgets and schedulesGenerating and executing client-inspired design concepts Collaborating with architects and builders on project drawings and specificationsServing as customer service / client liaison to guarantee customer satisfactionResearching current FF&E, material trends and new vendors Experimenting with fabrics, furnishings, and styling for Prospect Refuge's studioSourced, purchased, and delivered photo shoot styling piecesStyling and directing photo shoots for high-profile publications

Collaborated with lead designers and design director on concepts and execution of design ideas on residential homes across the Twin CitiesRequested quotes, purchased samples, and tracked furnishings Managed FF&E project budgets and schedulesOversaw trades professionals for onsite measurements and estimatesOrdered and tracked furnishings, confirming final delivery locationsSupervised lighting, wallpaper, paint, and window treatment installationsCreated FF&E items in internal software and input into proposals, invoices, and purchase ordersServed as customer service / client liaison to guarantee customer satisfactionCompiled client binders containing invoices, contracts, plans, care information, and photos

Developed design intent and interior finish materials on project assignmentsOrdered and tracked sample materials and delivered them to designers in a timely mannerBalanced multiple projects across several design teamsCoordinated and met with product reps to update studio schedule and keep all materials updatedOrdered studio supplies to ensure essential materials are always availableResponsible for errands as directed by supervisorCompleted field verifications for job sitesMaintained a clean and neat appearance in the studio and general office area

Posted two or more photos on the College of Design Instagram account weekly, including posting often on the Instagram storyWrote essays with visuals for blog posts or emails each semesterHelped prospective students envision their future in the College of Design

jjdesigns.usTook and translated site visit measurements to deliver accurate floor plansOrdered, returned, and delivered material samples, furniture and lightingDocumented details and photographs of client meetings and site visitsTracked FF&E details with pricing

Provided professional sales experiences to customers Set-up and maintained the showroom floor appearance

Assisted team members in editing and selecting submissionsCollaborated with other design editor to create cohesiveness throughout Between Cities JournalSelected typography and images based off of submissions to develop layouts Reviewed and proofread final layouts before printingCommunicated with printer companies via email to research the best prices and deals for each journal Delivered hard copies of Between Cities Journal to University buildings and Minneapolis coffee shopsEfficiently met deadlines

Full-time care for 2 boys, ages 7 & 10Managed a busy calendar of activities, handling all transportation of pick-up and drop-offAssisted with daily summer reading, homework, and music lessonsIntervened when discipline of appropriate behavior was neededGiven responsibility in shopping for and redecorating the interior of their home

St. David's Center's Adventure program is a community-based therapeutic recreation program for teens and young adults with special needs, ages 11 and up. Through after-school and summer programming, participants engage in a variety of "adventures" that allow them to experience new activities in their community in a safe and therapeutic setting.Responsibilities:Actively engaged with participants in all activitiesPromoted full participation, peer interactions and positive behavior in group settingsProvided personal care and emotional regulation as neededEnsured participants’ safety

Assisted the Textile Librarian and Sales TeamArranged sample groupings of textiles throughout the showroom, complimenting surrounding displaysOrganized textile libraryGathered and delivered sample request orders Took initiative to replenish showroom resourcesPlaced orders online to replenish textilesBecame familiar with the showroom brands of furniture, lighting, textiles, and wallcoveringsUnpacked, labeled, and stocked new shipments of textile and wallpaper samplesPerformed general showroom maintenance

Monitored and recorded sales performance to goals Independently designed retail displays, wall decor, and mannequinsWelcomed guests and informed them of current sales Worked register and wrapped guest purchasesProactively observed when customers needed assistance and gave suggestions based on their wantsUnpacked, steamed, and organized new shipmentMaintained a clean boutique with vacuuming, dusting, and sweeping