Project Manager Human Resources

Valerie Tobin, NEWH

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LICENSED INTERIOR DESIGNER/PROJECT MANAGER/SPACE PLANNER Creative and dedicated design professional with more than 20 years of experience delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget for key clients. A collaborative team player with a demonstrated ability to access client needs and develop unique designs and solutions that align with their goals. Adept at managing people & multiple projects with varying budgets by applying a unique combination of leadership, design skills, as well as an aptitude for communication. Passionate about design, sales & company growth. BBI – BLOOMIN BRANDS LLC., – Tampa, Fl., Associate Design Manager, 2022-2023 NAFFCO FLOORING & INTERIORS, - Tampa, Fl., Project Manager/Designer, 2020-2022 BALLARD DESIGNS, - Design Solutions, Tampa, Fl., Project Manager/Interior Designer,2017-2020 DESIGN DECISIONS INC., - Tampa, Fl., Senior Project Manager/President, 2005 to 2019 EXPLORE DESIGN SEMINARS, LLC., - Tampa, Fl., Speaker/Instructor/President, 2009 to 2014 INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF DESIGN & TECHOLOGY, - Tampa, Fl., Adjunct Professor, 2005-2009 BELTRAM FOOD SERVICE GROUP, - Tampa, Fl., Project Manager/Buyer, 1999-2005 HOTELS - ( Including Sales Volume)

Sheraton Hotel & Convention Center at Seminole Indian Reservation Tampa, Fl.($2.8M): Designed & purchased all FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) art, wallcovering, & signage for all Ballrooms, Lobby, meeting & guest rooms. Also renovated Corridors, Bar, 2 Restaurants & the Pool Tiki bar & grill. Holiday Inn & Embassy Suites – Southeast US ($250-$700K/hotel): Directed, Purchased & installed all FF&E for between 5 -10 hotels per year as a Design firm of record from among 200 shortlisted firms. Guest rooms, public spaces & offices All brought in on time & within budget. The Atrium – ACLF- Gainesville, FL ($790K):

Designed, Purchased & led the installation for the 300 unit, six story atrium space. Procured all FF&E for corridors, three dining rooms, offices, ice cream parlor and card room and salon atrium space. Holiday Inn & Suites on Grand Bahama Island, Nassau (1.7M): Renovated 120 room hotel, remodeled, and redesigned all spaces: including lobby/three restaurants, 2 bars and purchased all interior materials & FF&E. Worked with customs and sent all to the Bahamas. Fantasy Island Diving Resort - Roaten, Honduras ($2.48M): Organized, Purchased & managed the installed plus oversaw all FF&E for 20 “A” frame townhouses, 60 room hotel and a 120-room suite hotel, and the 18,000 sq. ft. mansion overlooking Roaten, Honduras Diving resort. HOTEL/ RESIDENTIAL

18,000 Sq. Ft. Home on Fantasy Island - Home in Roaten, Honduras - Overlooking Diving resort above. Designed, purchased & installed all FF&E for above plus was able to have all clear US customs without delays . CAREER PROFILE

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NOTABLE DESIGN PROJECTS

Initiated new concept w/interior inspired by seven types of Asian cuisine served. Owner. Utilized imported unique glass panels from Hong Kong. The challenging interior came alive because of attention to details: I consulted on menu, uniform, logo, signage & wall deco RESTAURANTS- (Including Sales Volume)

BBI- Bloomin Brands Inc.- Collaborated on Outback restaurant chain. and Fleming's Flagship location. Effectively worked on Outback remodels. Oversaw bidding, selection of interior materials and purchasing .FF&E. Partnered with locations for 2024. Streamlined the data entry & purchasing process. Successfully ran the Expesite/ Lucernex supply chain systems. to effect sales and ensure a profitable outcome

TC Choy’s Pan Asian Restaurant, Tampa, Florida ($350 K) Initiated new concept w/interior inspired by seven types of Asian cuisine served. Owner. Utilized imported unique glass panels From Hong Kong. The challenging interior came alive because of attention to details: I consulted on menu, uniform, logo, signage, plus, Instructed procurement & deployed installation of FF&E. While implementing the new theme to rave reviews & profitability.

University of Florida, College of Architecture, Gainesville, FL. Bachelor of Interior Design (High Honors Graduate) Gargoyle Architectural Honor Society

Omicron Delta Kappa - O.D.K. Honor Society

President of Student University of Florida ASID Chapter Officer & Member - A.E. Phi Sorority

Technical Competencies

Revit/CADD– Residential & Commercial, 2020 Kitchen Design. Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint & Teams. Caliber Purchasing system, Expesite/Lucernex - extensive Data base program.

Qualifications

National Council for Interior Design Qualification (#6549) State of Florida Interior Design License (#1135)

A.S.I.D. Florida North Chapter Hospitality Design Competition - Came in First Place – 1996 & 2002.

Tampa Tribune& Tampa Business Journal - Published Articles relating to Interior Design

Listed among the Top 25 Interior Design firms in Tampa, Florida

NEWH – Network of Executive Woman in Hospitality – Sunshine chapter – Charter member.

Business & Professional Woman & YAD – Tampa Jewish Federation – President & member.

Krewe of Grace O’mally for Gasparilla Parade – Officer, Charter & Chapter member.

John B. Gorrie Elementary school – Foundation President Four years & member. ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS

ACHIEVEMENTS, AWARDS & AFFILIATIONS

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