Project Manager Design

ASHLEY E. SMITH

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CAREER PROFILE

Able to work independently with minimal direction and adaptable to any situation. Strong organizational skills,

presentation assembly, and experience in organizing creative events for several different companies. Excellent ability to

connect with intended audience for maximum impact. Proven productivity rating in several areas and ability to manage

several projects simultaneously. Solid background in leading training classes and mentoring interns and new hires.

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, AutoCAD, and CAP 20 20.

PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY

Carolina Business Interiors November 2006 to April 2009

Project Manager for local Knoll Furniture Dealership. Primary focus was managing the Bank of America

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account for the LEED accredited Corporate Center Renovation project.

Managed all phases including project development, product specification, order entry, installation, space

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planning, and project completion.

• Point of contact for inside sales on various account work orders. Listened to customer needs, made furniture

recommendations, developed proposals according to customer budgets, and followed each project through to

completion to ensure customer satisfaction.

College Sponsor for company Internship Program that allowed me to counsel students new to the field and

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assist them in networking with potential employers.

RBA Group Architecture and Interiors August 2003 to November 2006

Responsible for space planning, interior design development, budget planning, and construction document

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production.

Acted as administrative office liaison and coordinated continuing education programs offered by architectural

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and design vendors.

Project experience includes retail, hospitality, franchise, tenant upfit, and office warehouse.

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Design projects partnered me with various local property managers, and contractors.

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Developed color schemes and analyzed user needs to insure design fulfillment.

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ESD Architecture and Interior Design February 2003 to June 2003

• Interior Design Intern for commercial architecture and interior design firm. Assisted Lead Interior Designer on

selecting finishes, preparing design presentations, and construction document revisions for several clients.

• Responsible for preparing finish notebooks, design boards, and marketing brochures for clients.

• Maintained sample stock for design library by contacting vendors.

• Assisted with administrative duties throughout the office.

EDUCATION

The Art Institute of Charlotte Charlotte, North Carolina

Associates Degree in Interior Design

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Big Brother Big Sister Program 2007 to present

Salvation Army Angel Tree Program 2009

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