Marci Held Email & Phone Number

Designer with 13 years experience in project management and estimating. Responsible for cost estimates, vendor and subcontractor management. Ensured that projects were completed on time, by reducing lead times from 12 weeks to 5 weeks, on budget and tracked issues to completion. Detailed, adaptable, and creative problem-solver. In addition, I offer excellent communication skills, and my pleasant and professional demeanor. I am eager to return to a more collaborative environment.Estimating Project Coordination Contractor Management Vendor Management Scheduling

Listed skills include Vendor Relations, Project Management, Job Estimating, Furnishings, and 26 others.

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  Owner

  Beyond The Fringe

  Feb 2005 - Present

  • Provided estimates based on material costs, shop hours, freight costs and subcontractor costs. Completed detailed material lists. • Communicated detailed work orders and supervised subcontractors.• Created and maintained efficiency procedures for timely completion of work. Performed process improvement analysis to reduce 12-week industry standard lead-time to 5 weeks.• Created a procedure for mistake-free ordering of fabric, hardware, supplies and notions as required to fulfill job specifications.• Fabricated window treatments, cushions, cornice boards, headboards, ottomans, pillows, roman shades and other treatments per job specifications and customer expectations.• Maintained lead times and safety stock inventory levels.• Interviewed vendors and determined which vendors were most suitable based on product offering, price, quality, lead times, and freight costs.• Participated in webinars, classes, and networking to continue my education; including a comprehensive two-day pricing seminar.• Generated custom window treatment client leads based on referrals from professionals in other home improvement based industries, marketing efforts, and cold calls. Created an advertising campaign.