MARIA E PARADA
Greenacres, FL **463
Phone: 561-***-****
***********@*****.***
Education and Training
Issuing Institution Location Qualification Course of Study
Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL Bachelor's Degree Business Administration
Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL Associate's Degree Arts
Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL Associate's Degree Interior Design
Objective
To work for a company, that posses strong core values and operating
principals.
Ability Summary
. Leadership abilities
. Team player
. Reliable
. Conscientious
. Responsible
. Honest
Employment History
Interior Designer / Sales / Office Manager / Project Manager
10/2011 - 03/2013 My New Old Chair, Inc. West Palm Beach, FL
Greeted customers in a professional manner and establish rapport and obtained
appropriate customer contact information.
Provided exceptional service to customers by demonstrating product knowledge,
excellent listening ability; being responsive to their needs and provided design
solutions aligned with the customer's preferences and budgetary limitations.
Scheduled in-home calls, and follow-up presentations in a timely manner.
Kept customer apprised of order status while ensuring timely, efficient followed up
to questions or concerns.
Maintained accurate customer files and information.
Maintained current knowledge of all products, including furniture, window
treatments, fabrics, flooring, etc.
Ensured customer service requests were met in a timely manner.
Accomplished and completed sales with knowledge in reference to furniture,
upholstery, drapery, fabrics, finishes, beddings, flooring, etc.
Knowledge of blue prints readings, and design presentations.
Knowledge in AutoCAD, Power Point, Excel and Word.
Knowledge in hand drafting, and presentation boards.
Prepared client's proposals.
Handled cash and deposits.
In charge of business when owner was out of country.
Managed several projects from beginning to end at complete customer satisfaction.
Effectively communicated with Architects, vendors, sub-contractors and other
Designers involved.
Manager / Sales
09/2002 - 09/2010 Metropolitan Technical Royal Palm Beach, FL
Institute (while in school)
Customer Service
Sales
Orientations
Billing
Job Placement
Translations
Scheduling
Job Search
Liaison between Metropolitan and Work Force Alliance
Contracts
Handled large cash amounts
Deposits
Instructor
05/2004 - 08/2010 Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL
(while in school)
Art Instructor
Painting Instructor
Language (Spanish) Instructor
References Available on Request