Project Manager Design

MaryAnn Gergely

Email: *********@********.***

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City: Kirtland

State: OH

Zip: 44094

Country: USA

Phone: 440-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $60,000

Willing to Relocate

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Educational Background:

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Job History / Details:

Objective

Responsible position that will capitalize on 20+ years of experience within Semi-custom/Custom cabinetry, Hospitality and Corporate Real Estate markets with extensive project management skills

Work History

September 2010 - August 2011

Sr. Manager Design Services, Masco Cabinetry, Ann Arbor, Mi.

Managed a diverse group of designers which serviced 4 (four) Brands (KraftMaid, Merillat, QualityCabinets & DeNova countertops)

Executed the 4 brand PR, Photography, Product launches, Tradeshows, Big Box and Dealer displays and Model home designs

Developed, launched and initiated a new Dealer program which provided a menu of services to assist the Dealer with trend forward showroom and display ideas

Provided guidance and support to both the internal and contract design team

March 2009 - Nov. 2007

Innovation Product Development Supervisor, Masco Retail Cabinet Group, Middlefield, Oh.

Managed the new product development projects for the KraftMaid brand

Evaluated and implemented the new design tools in which the department would use (Alias & Auto Inventor)

Coordinated the hand off of design documentation, prototypes and specification to Engineering and Manufacturing

Served as a department representative on the `New Product Development' process team

Acclimated two employees into the Innovation, Design and Product Design environment

Nov. 2007 - June 2006

Retail Coordinator for Lowe's, KraftMaid Cabinetry, Middlefield, Oh.

Coordinated new and renovated store displays, 12 displays per store - 12 design footprints, for 300-350 stores yearly

Design liaison between Lowe's design merchant and KraftMaid for developing new store prototypes

June 2006 - Oct. 2005

Outside Contractor, PT, KraftMaid Cabinetry, Middlefield, Oh.

Assisted in designing and propping the 2006 KBIS booth

Design showroom layout for China

Oct. 2005 - Jan. 2002

Project Manager/Designer, The Creative Group, Mentor, Oh.

Managed the coordination of projects between the shop floor and front office (ordering supplies, scheduling deliveries, etc.)

Project coordination between contractors, design development & shop drawings

Designed, developed shop drawings and Project managed Aveda beauty salon renovation

Developed cabinet shop drawings for corporate clients and educational facilities

July 2001 - Dec. 2000

Director of Operations, Spectrum Design, Cleveland, Oh.

Composed, awarded and monitored specifications, contracts and project close out process

Managed five designers, conducted reviews and monitored production and project schedules

Project managed `soft goods' renovation for 297 room hotel in Columbus, Ohio

Project managed a $5.5 mil complete hotel renovation and hotel brand change in Southfield, Mi.

Dec. 2000 - Sept. 2000

Senior Designer/Project Manager, Spectrum Design, Cleveland, Oh.

Project managed a two building hotel renovation in Berkley, Ca.

Developed my knowledge of Hospitality design (design criteria, specifications & installation)

Sept. 2000 - Jan. 2000

Manager of Project Implementation for Regional Sites, Progressive Insurance, Mayfield Village, Oh.

Centralized the allocation process for all 35 owned facilities across the country, over 2 million sq. feet)

Participated as a design lead on the construction of 70,000 sq. ft. Data Center

Promoted to Manager of the Move and Administrative staff, 14 direct reports

Analyzed employee training needs and implemented new programs

Dec. 1999 - Aug. 1997

Manager of Cleveland sites, Progressive Insurance, Mayfield Village, Oh.

Acquired 20,000 sq. ft. furniture warehouse and two additional direct reports

Monitored the regional furniture cost center code, estimated value $3+ million

Developed and maintained department budget

Hired and developed additional staffing

Promoted to Manager of four designers

Monitoring and administering individual/team objectives, conducted quarterly/annual evaluations including salary increases

Managed a complete renovation of a grocery store complex, 69,744 sq. ft., into a call center in 10 weeks

Allocated space and furniture charges to 18 Cleveland sites

Composed and evaluated RFP's and bids for service and goods on a multi stage project

Seized the opportunity to be the Project Lead on a $100 million construction project

Implemented and monitored space and staffing requirements

Analyzed how to best utilize space and made recommendations when additional space would be needed to upper management

July 1997 - Oct 1996

Lead Designer/Project Manager, Progressive Insurance, Mayfield Village, Oh.

Evaluated and distributed project work load to three designers

Promoted to manage weekly project coordination meetings with internal and external resources

Participated in a Call Center task force in developing new construction standards

Project managed 3 large renovation/relocation projects outside of Ohio, approx. 200,000 sq. ft.

Projected estimated project costs, monitored and justified final actual costs

Sept. 1996 - Aug. 1993

Interior Designer, Progressive Insurance, Mayfield Village, Oh.

1989-1993 Director of Design/CAD, Commercial Design Services, Solon, Oh.

Education

1984 - 1989

Bachelor of Science - Interior Design, University of Cincinnati

Historic Preservation Certificate

1982 - 1984

Major - Interior Design, Ursuline College

Systems knowledge

Microsoft Suites (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, PPT), AutoCAD, CAP, 2020,Snagit

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