Administrative Assistant Interior Design
Resume:
BRIDGET E. SOFRANKO
Hollywood, Florida 33020
Email ***************@*****.***
Summary
Over 15 years of Interior Design/Purchasing and Administrative experience. Interacting with the CEO, CFO, and Owners with a diverse proficiency in procurement/purchasing, inventory, invoicing, sales, quality control, customer service, and general office applications.
Experience
February 2015 – October 2023
Senior Interior Design Manager
Prime Group/Prime Hospitality/Prime Homebuilders
Real Estate Development and Management Company
Responsible for managing at least 8-10 projects simultaneously, with a minimum combined FF&E and OS&E purchase order value of $8 million. Work closely with internal departments in project preparation and execution. Reviewed the interior design requisitions for brand standard and supplier compliance, ensuring that purchase orders were distributed to suppliers, and facilitated all shop drawings and required approvals. Communicate with the client to establish expectations on the delivery schedule and proactively manage all supply chain participants to guarantee the project's successful completion.
Was instrumental in multiple residential, commercial, and hospitality projects including, but not limited to, Hilton, Marriott Autograph Resorts, One Daytona partnerships with NASCAR, vacation rentals, and multi-family communities in Daytona Beach, Ft. Pierce, Ft. Myers, Naples, and Key Largo.
Efficiency and cost-savings are achieved through alternative sample ordering and value-engineered furniture, fabrics, drapery, and finishes. Increased efficiency and lowered cost through various programs and collaborations with architects, engineers, and builders.
Organize and maintain the design library and project files.
Contacted and monitored vendors on pricing and lead times.
Managed the accuracy of Furniture Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E), Operating Supplies and Equipment (OS&E), Construction, Engineering, and Operational specifications from the interior design specification book into a project management software application.
Managed the approved budget and submitted detailed tracker reports reconciliation efforts, including resolution of any discrepancies by obtaining all supplier and carrier invoices and/or credits and submitting them to the accounting department for immediate processing.
Designed, purchased, and set up multiple residential and hospitality models.
June 2010 - June 2014
Administrative Assistant
Lee Equipment Company, Hallandale Beach, FL
Commercial Kitchen Equipment and Supply
Successfully operated company administration for bidding, invoicing, purchasing, and daily issue resolution. Researched and submitted qualifying bids for schools, institutions, government, and facilities.
Provided daily inventory control for $2.5 million of kitchen equipment and supplies.
Created promotion for distribution to local businesses, generating approximately 500 inquiries daily to the tri-county area and Caribbean islands.
When needed, assisted in showroom sales to public and local "walk-in" businesses such as restaurants, country clubs, and other distributors.
October 2009 – February 2010
Sales Consultant for Outbound Call Center
AT&T Solutions Provider
Miramar, FL
Sold and modified existing phone and internet contracts/services, generating 80 -100 daily calls, resulting in 5 - 8 contracts per week.
September 2003 – February 2004
Interior Design Assistant
Decorators Unlimited
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Implemented scheduling, installation, and purchasing of all goods for luxury residences, which consisted of 5 projects per month
Heavy contact with owners and subcontractors, set up meetings with sales reps and vendors, and follow up on orders.
December 2002 – May 2023
Design Assistant
Fine Decorators, Hallandale Beach, FL
Luxury Residential Interior Design Firm
Assisted senior designers with installations, purchasing, invoicing, job site monitoring of subcontractors, and progress. Worked with drafters on space planning and made design selections where applicable.
September 1983 – October 1993
Administrative and Design Assistant
Stevenson Design Group, Boca Raton, FL
Luxury Interior Design and Home Builders
Function as support for designers and owners. Handled support for all aspects of construction and completion of homes, including contact with clients, contractors, vendors, shipping & receiving, purchasing, troubleshooting, customer service, heavy contact with sales representatives and manufacturers, maintained catalog and sample library.
Attended annual Furniture and Design Markets.
Expedited approximately 3- 5 design projects/contracts assigned to me, which entailed installation, product/design selection, i.e., wallpaper, furniture, fabrics, flooring, accessories
Office Manager, Executive Secretary. Accounting
Managed office of 15 employees, including faxes, copying, phones, mail, office supplies, Accounts receivable and payables, banking transactions, and legal matters.
Handled all personal errands and travel arrangements, composed correspondence for executive officers
Organized party and catering arrangements for our showcase homes, usually once a month for parties of over 150 guests, including prospective buyers, real estate agents, and local businesses
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and QuickBooks
EDUCATION
Associates of Fines Arts, International Fine Arts College, Miami, FL High School Diploma, West Springfield High School, Springfield, VA
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