Responsible for assisting in the coordination of design, procurement, and distribution logistics for furniture and accessories on new construction projects as well as improvements to existing facilities that are owned by Headwaters Development or other third-party owners. My role also includes space planning, FFE, floorplan review, warehousing, delivery and installment.

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Accomplished company's largest project. Furnished Northwestern Health Sciences University's 50,000 sq. ft. addition. Contributed to and/or led projects for a 34 unit hotel, 47 unit memory care facility and a 48 unit assisted living residence.Secured vendors; negotiated vendors' contracts; developed and met time, budgetary commitments; provided on-site consultations; furniture layout plans and space planning; built collaborative relationships.Doubled membership in Independent Designer Program by focusing on recruiting local designers

Ranked as top sales performer and chosen to develop and run the commercial furniture division and turn around its operations. Key responsibilities inculde increasing revenue, product line selections, cost controls, etc. Established and targeted markets through customized research, networking and referrals.Consistantly increased sales as well as profit margins; conducted cold calls to buyers and purchasing agents. Evaluated operations to recommend improvements to enhance productivity, profitability. Created/implemented the Designer Program to partner with designers, architects to expand commercial, residential sales.2002-2008 Store Management and Accessory BuyerShared management duty responsibilities; sales and computer training; customer service functions; traveled to review and select new product lines; negotiated purchasing contracts with vendors.Built clientele and relationships by providing exceptional service, exceeding their needs and attending to all details.Promoted products on local television features such as Broadview Media/Typical Mary Ellen; Home & Garden Television Network; KARE 11/Roxanne Battle; Edelman Productions/Kevyn Burger.