A N D R E A C S I M M A B L A C K

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Interior Design Project and Purchasing Manager with extensive focus in design, retail, purchasing and merchandising. Proven ability to successfully manage projects in an efficient, timely and budget friendly manner. Keen attention to project goals and objectives, resulting in viable solutions and desirable end results. Project Management

• Task Oriented

• Excellent Customer Relations

• Strong Organization and Follow Through

Interior Design

• Creative Thinker

• Strong Visualization Skills & Sense of Proportion

• Eye for Detail, Design & Color

P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

Model Home Source, Inc, Healdsburg & Costa Mesa, California, 7/2012 to 9/2020 Purchasing Manager/Interior Designer Purchasing manager overseeing and performing all department duties, including purchasing, vendor management and client satisfaction. Ensured project timelines to stay in planned budgets and to meet installation deadlines. Interior designer for model home project merchandising comprising of selection of finishes to procurement of furniture. Duties also included attending on-site model home installations and Las Vegas Furniture Show market visits. Model Home Source is an award- winning studio dedicated to creating remarkable model home merchandising that transforms a builder's vision to reality. The GFC Group LLC, Windsor, California, 10/2005 to 7/2012 Design Project Manager Design Project Manager including F, F & E procurement for destination environment development firm serving winery, retail, franchise and hospitality industries. Project management responsibilities also include visual merchandising and product recommendations. Other responsibilities include marketing communication and office management. Independent Consultant, Phoenix, Arizona, 9/1998 to 3/2000 Media Planner/Buyer Marketing Consultant including print and radio media planning and buying. MicroAge Computer Centers, Tempe, Arizona, 11/1995 to 10/1997 Channel Media & Marketing Executive Channel Media Executive for large Fortune 500 Company with sole responsibility for scheduling and placement of all company advertising, nation-wide, with an YTD budget of $3 million. Responsibilities also include project management of quarterly price guide with a circulation of 20,000. Role involved implementation of project from start to finish, including funding, organization of content and printing of book. Marketing Account Executive responsible for implementation and management of various Channel Marketing programs including quarterly price guide, monthly national ad campaign, year-round Reseller incentive “Frequent Buyer” program and other distribution channel projects. Responsibilities include program leadership, sponsorship promotion, and budget/billing maintenance. McArthur Design & Communication, Palo Alto, California, 4/1993 to 9/1995 Print Media Buyer/Office Manager Manager in small agency environment. Exposure to all facets of advertising, marketing and public relations: Media: organization, correspondence, buying; Printing: estimating, buying; Computer: formatting of various materials: brochures, product sheets, presentations, manuals; Office: general office management including implementation of agency programs and client follow-up.

A D D I T I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

Experience in home staging services for interior aesthetics and real estate sales. Extensive retail sales background including, Pottery Barn in Scottsdale, Arizona and Neiman Marcus in Palo Alto, California and Scottsdale, Arizona and Cokas Diko, Windsor California

E D U C A T I O N

Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies at University of California, Santa Barbara, Interior Design Program, SRJC, Accredited Staging Professional Certification, Roseville, California.