INTERIOR DESIGN ASSISTANT/OFFICE MANAGER • WILLIAM BERNARD DESIGN • 7/2015 - PRESENTEnhance the creation of preliminary plans and design concepts; Assist in analyzing design objectives in accordance to clients’ needs; Provide input in creation of design concept statements; Perform market research work in a bid to understand trends and likes of customers; Order samples from vendors and handle presentations creation activities; Assist interior designers with sample selections… Show more INTERIOR DESIGN ASSISTANT/OFFICE MANAGER • WILLIAM BERNARD DESIGN • 7/2015 - PRESENTEnhance the creation of preliminary plans and design concepts; Assist in analyzing design objectives in accordance to clients’ needs; Provide input in creation of design concept statements; Perform market research work in a bid to understand trends and likes of customers; Order samples from vendors and handle presentations creation activities; Assist interior designers with sample selections, drawings, schedules and boards; Confer with clients to understand and document their interior design requirements; Provide design, clerical and administrative support to interior designers; Maintain knowledge of space planning, floor finish plans and elevations; Manage design libraries of resources and maintain files, MSRP vs NET price lists; Assist interior designers with installations, coordinate deliveries and handle post installation follow up activities; Coordinate shipping and receipt of merchandise; Assist interior designers with marketing developments and associated activities; Provide support in creating sourcing materials and CAD plans for various projects; Act as a bridge between interior designers, vendors and contractors; Assist in handling communication with clients through telephones, emails and official letters; Complete orders of all clients’ merchandise and handle cash advances, process all payments to vendors and contractors. Show less

Implement the foundation’s signature program, MindUP™, via online learning pathways and live training workshops in the USA, Canada and other countries as assigned; Recruit, register and communicate with registrants of the digital learning portal and maintain relationships after the formal learning episode has concluded via digital means and communication strategies; Manage the registration process for educators, trainers, schools and districts including review of fee schedule,contracts and… Show more Implement the foundation’s signature program, MindUP™, via online learning pathways and live training workshops in the USA, Canada and other countries as assigned; Recruit, register and communicate with registrants of the digital learning portal and maintain relationships after the formal learning episode has concluded via digital means and communication strategies; Manage the registration process for educators, trainers, schools and districts including review of fee schedule,contracts and payment schedules for the digital learning portal; Create andmanage the database of all online registrants for future marketing opportunities;Coordinate the work of The Hawn Foundation trainers involved in delivering theonline learning pathways, liaison to solve technical problems for registrants andtrainers, track results and knowledge gaps; Collect, analyze and report systemanalytics and trainer diagnostics including user evaluations with recommendationson how function and impact can be enhanced; Lead relationships with the onlinelearning service provider to ensure low levels of technical problems and a seamlessexperience for clients; Oversee inquiries, bookings made and organization ofschool-based trainings to approve bids, define appropriate curricula presentationto use, disseminate proposals and help answer general inquiries; Generatecontracts and invoices for trainings and monitor payments received and codedcorrectly to grants on financials; Attend off-site functions beyond a traditionalworkday including events, training meetings, and seminars Show less

Manage the company’s proprietary database and trained staff on use; Train staffmembers on the operation of several programs including: Excel, Power Point,Publisher and Adobe; Handle all inquiries and showroom inventory from over 50vendors; Resolve client complaints/issues; Coordinate shipping/freight for ordersand all showroom pieces – including international shipping; Process paymentsfrom clients to vendors, create order verifications for clients and vendors;… Show more Manage the company’s proprietary database and trained staff on use; Train staffmembers on the operation of several programs including: Excel, Power Point,Publisher and Adobe; Handle all inquiries and showroom inventory from over 50vendors; Resolve client complaints/issues; Coordinate shipping/freight for ordersand all showroom pieces – including international shipping; Process paymentsfrom clients to vendors, create order verifications for clients and vendors; AccountsPayables / Accounts Receivables; Commission Reporting; Budget Reporting ; Endof the Month financial reports for the vendors and the owner; Maintain theMicrosoft Exchange mailboxes and public calendars; Schedule and maintain tasksperformed daily, weekly, and monthly for databases and servers; Develop theMarketing Plan focusing on the company's administrative objectives, sellingobjectives and service activities; Implement strategies to gain business clients fromvarious industries. Show less