● Point of contact for all HMY NA projects, with a focus on Luxottica and Hudson Group projects; managing coordination between client executives, architects, designers as well as internal project managers, production and logistics teams.● Managing high level millwork construction projects and project management teams responsible for luxury brands from start to completion with a focus on NA logistics and installations; creating high level budgets, tracking project milestones, monitoring, and managing logistics and delivery schedules, on-site coordination.● Responsible for overseeing North America operations as well as recruiting, leading and mentoring internal project teams of project managers, coordinators, field supervisors; managing and organizing project workload distribution among team members to ensure project deadlines and client expectations are met.● Building processes, training programs, tools and best practices for internal teams to maximize the efficiency and success of projects and to run US operations smoothly.● Working with consultants, construction managers, subcontractors and vendors, etc. to create and achieve successful project and budgetary goals; selecting vendors; managing & evaluating vendor relationships as well as optimizing vendor practices and maintaining high quality project standards. ● Traveling to client meetings, site surveys, punch walks for high profile projects to support project teams and supervise vendors as well as product quality.

● Managed and supervised the complete project lifecycle of corporate furniture projects such asPfizer Hudson Yards HQ, Google Toronto, Atlantic Group, etc. starting from post-sales topost-occupancy stage, including but not limited to:● Setting and communicating clear and attainable project objectives, schedules and projectrequirements along with project budgets and proposals.● Creating design requirements and specifications in collaboration with project architects,interior designers and consultants while ensuring building and compliance codes arefollowed.● Leading and mentoring internal project teams of coordinators, product engineers, project, andproduct managers, etc.● Managing project and shipment schedules, supervising logistics of delivery and installation aswell as post-installation support per client needs.● Building and maintaining client, vendor and subcontractor relationships.

● Leading multiple Global Account furniture projects simultaneously for Verizon, Time Warner and JPMC accounts● Planning and supervising all after sales activities including but not limited to product specification, tracking manufacturing, managing delivery and installation logistics of Humanscale products for Verizon, Time Warner and JPMC furniture projects● Providing direction and support to project team; delegating job responsibilities and giving instructions among various supporting team members internally and externally; overseeing that quality work is being completed within the deadlines.● Defining project tasks, identifying and allocating appropriate resources during a project such as product engineers, schedulers and product managers, etc.● Managing product specifications and creating project specific product configurations by working in collaboration with engineers/product managers per client or project needs● Reviewing specifications and installation drawings; field verification; scheduling; attending construction meetings when necessary; delivery and installation logistics planning; supervising installation teams● Creating schedules and design packages including product specifications, budgets and proposals for approval by external partners or clients

●Managing multiple contract furniture projects simultaneously such as Slack, Uber, Moody’s Analytics SF headquarters, Nokia, Naspers US headquarters and DeYoung Museum●Leading cross-functional teams of designers, estimators, project coordinators and field project managers to execute contract furniture projects from concept to installation●Contacting vendors for product specification, demos, samples, pricing and lead times ●Creating design packages including product specifications, budgets and proposals for approval by A&D firms and end clients●Setting project expectations and managing timelines with clients and project management firms●Coordinating logistics of delivery and installation with vendors, client and contractors

● Responsible for initiating, planning and conducting all marketing activities to promote company strengths and increase brand recognition with a limited budget● Rebranded the company by conducting an internal research, engaging employees in the marketing strategy, synthesizing new mission statement, tagline, core values and brand positioning according to the results● Created social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc.) and developed a basic content management system for weekly updates● Art directed and produced photoshoots of completed interior design projects such as Axa Group (Turkey Headquarters) and McKinsey & Company (Turkey Headquarters) for the company portfolio● Generated visual imagery with Adobe Creative Suite as well as written content for website, print, social media accounts, email marketing, advertising and promotions● Provided product information and customer support by responding all digital inquiries● Monitored the analytics of social and print campaigns to reallocate resources● Curated layout and decor of company showroom

● Translated the visions of global companies into spaces that fit within their culture, budget and functional constraints● Collaborated with architects and designers to create functional, comfortable and stylish work environments● Worked with a large portfolio of global furniture manufacturers such as Humanscale, Matteograssi, Tecno Spa, Lamm, Enea, Howe, Sellex, etc. to curate furniture options for commercial interior design projects● Led sales and project teams in creating interior design concepts, selecting furniture and finishes for clients such as Sikorsky (Turkey Headquarters), Daikin (Turkey Headquarters) and Alarko Carrier● Trained associate designers and sales staff on basic interior design process and product specifications● Performed fact checking and final reviews of customer proposals, drawings and furniture selection● Supervised installation teams, monitoring the condition of the furniture and details of the installation while managing any last minute crisis

● Turned design briefs into technical requirements and detailed estimates for sales proposals● Managed key accounts that required custom shelving and display systems such as Mango, Reebok and Gratis (Beauty Supply Chain) retail stores● Submitted jobs to manufacturing process and monitored all steps including final on-site installation of the shelving and displays● Provided feedback on design and manufacturing errors to technical and production departments as an integral step of the product development cycle ● Took initiative to replace buggy estimate tool with a comprehensive spreadsheet to eliminate operator error and to minimize turnaround time

● Researched and collaborated with local suppliers for office and kitchen remodeling projects from design through execution ● Created renderings of interiors with various levels of detail and realism using Rhino and 3ds Max + Vray

● Taught students how to use Autocad and how to read technical drawings by providing step by step instruction of CAD techniques● Tutored students that needed extra hours to learn the basics of CAD and helped them with their course work

● Learned to make scale models of commercial trucks as well as the manufacturing plant out of wood, foam, putty and hand tools