Mary Ann Gergely Email & Phone Number

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Leola, Pennsylvania

Manage the day to day operations of a commercial photography and video studioSpearheaded the development of a custom Project Management tool to improve workflow and task accountabilityManage several large accounts (Frigidaire/Electrolux, Springs Window treatments, Moen) as their Account Executive

Ann Arbor, Mi.

* Managed a diverse group of designes which services four Brands of cabinetry (KraftMaid, Merillat, QualityCabinets & DeNova).* Managed all PR, Photography, Product Launches, Tradeshows, Big Box and Dealer displays and Builder Model homes and designs* Developed, launched and initiated a new Dealer program which provided a menu of services to assist them with trend forward showroom and display ideas* Provided Guideance and support to both internal and contract designs

* Project managed and participated in the developement of new product concepts from ideation to launch* Chosen as the initial staff member to organize and develop a new department * Evaluated and implimented the new design tools (Alias & AutoInventor)*Served as a department representative on the 'New Product Development' process teasm*Acclimated two employees into the Innovation, Design and Product Design environment*Coordinated new and renovated stores for Lowe's kitchen department (12 display types for 12 store layouts) country wide

Middlefield, Ohio

* Managed the coordination of projects between the shop floor and front office* Designed, developed shop drawings and project managed multiple custom cabinet projects

* Composed, awared and monitored specifications, contracts and project close out process* Managed designer workload, project schedule and weekly status meetings* Project managed - 'Soft goods' renovation for 297 room hotel in Columbus, Ohio- $5.5 mil complete hotel renovation & hotel brand change in Southfield, Mi.- Complete two building renovation in Berkley, Ca. within 2 months* Developed my knowledge of Hospitality design (design criteria, specifications & installation)

Work History at Progressive Insurance* 1/2000 - 9/2000 Manager of Project Implementation for Regional Sites* 8/1997 - 12/1999 Manager of Clevelenad Sites* 10/1993 - 7/1997 Lead Designer/Project Manager* Centralized the space allocation process for 35 owned facilities across the country, 2+ million sq. feet* Design lead for the construction of 70,000 sq. ft. Data Center* Managed the Design, Move, Warehouse and Administrative staff (14 direct reports)* Analyzed employee training needs and implemented new programs* Monitored the regional furniture cost center code, estimated value $3+ million* Managed a complete transformation of a grocery store facilities to a call center in 10 weeks, approx. 70,000 sq. ft.* Composed and evaluated RFP's and bids for services and goods on a multi stage project

Bs In Interior Design, Interior Design & Histroic Preservation

Interior Design

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Interior Architecture