Waxhaw, NC
Telephone #: 803-***-****
Email: *****.********@*****.***
Jenny Weir, LEED AP, CDT
Objective
Team player, detail-oriented, and hard-working professional with excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills seeking challenging operations position.
Experience
August 2019 to Current LJC Interiors Waxhaw, NC
Interior Designer
Manage project from conception through final execution meet with potential residential and commercial clients at the project site to tour and discuss the client’s vision, budget, and gather dimensions and pictures
Guide client decisions according to their needs and project constraints (i.e. timeline, budget, product availability, etc.)
Measure room dimensions for custom window treatments, furniture, area rugs, wallcovering, and other furnishings.
Other measurements for floorings, countertops, backsplashes, shower tile, and various other finishes.
Gather information regarding the client's style and overall aesthetic they are looking for upon completion of the project
Calculate cost for project, coordinate and track component parts during project implementation from fabrication to installation
Place orders, follow-up with vendors, and client to keep apprised of progress
Resolve issues during and after implementation to assure client satisfaction
Work closely with project team during the product vendors, contractor, architect, and subcontractor
Create floor plans, furniture layouts, and 3D renderings.
Select furnishings, accessories, rugs, art, and window treatments.
Stage the house when everything comes in.
Write weekly blog and update all social media content daily on Facebook and Instagram.
Have photos shots with my finalized projects with client’s approval and professional photographer
June 2015 – July 2019 Decorating Den Interiors Fort Mill, SC
Interior Designer
Manage project from conception through installation
Assess client needs, identify and understand design problem, and evaluate scope of project
Guide client decisions according to their needs and project constraints (i.e. timeline, budgetary constraints, product availability, etc.)
Measure room dimensions for custom window treatments, furniture, area rugs, wallcovering, and other furnishings.
Other measurements for floorings, countertops, backsplashes, shower tile, and various other finishes.
Gather information regarding the client’s style and overall aesthetic they are looking for upon completion of the project
Calculate cost for project, coordinate and track component parts during project implementation from fabrication to installation
Place orders, follow-up with vendors, and client to keep apprised of progress
Resolve issues during and after implementation to assure client satisfaction
Write weekly blog and update all social media content daily on Facebook and Instagram.
Have photos shots with my finalized projects with client’s approval and professional photographer
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Manage multiple projects at once and be a professional contact for the client’s support
January 2013 – May 2015 JW Design Fort Mill, SC
Design Assistant
Assist in preparing full scaled design presentations including space planning, fabric selection and furnishing procurement
Knowledge and experience in FF & E, selection and development
Assist in selection of accessories, lighting, artwork, drapery & bedding
Assist in project management from conception to installation including working within timelines, communicating with vendors and contractors and managing a budget
Served as bookkeeper for all bills, invoicing, and payroll.
Ordered and kept track of inventory for the owner.
Social Media Marketing and Graphic Design support.
Procurement support
Maintained and kept sample library orderly and up to date by meeting with Vendors.
Site visits helping with measuring and installs.
August 2011 – January 2013 PMI Carolinas Charlotte, NC
Marketing & Office Assistant
Updated and maintain Firm’s social media profiles. Post all transactions daily.
Created and update company marketing materials, such as promotional and sponsorship related materials
Marketed new listings in MLS, and on social media platforms such as Facebook and Craigslist.
Created and develop new market and digital strategies
Maintained company website.
Assisted with maintenance department requests from tenants and owners.
Write weekly blog and newsletter and update all social media content.
Created lease agreements, move in -Inspections & Move Out-Inspections.
Accounting services using Quickbooks reconciliation of bank and credit card statements, preparing financial statements, process payroll and sales tax returns, review annual insurance premiums, license renewals and compliance, organization of financial record.
August 2011 – August 2012 PUR SALON Charlotte, NC
Salon Coordinator
Answer phones to set up appointments for clients and answer any questions.
Manage social media and all marketing materials.
Serve as salon manager when the owner was not there.
Check out clients when completed with services.
Kept track of inventory and ordering supplies
Explementary customer services for all clients either on the phone or in person.
Sold products and succeeded sales.
Oct 2008 – March 2009 Cox & Schepp Inc. Charlotte, NC
Assistant Estimator
Created relationships with subcontractors, architects, and owners for the estimating department.
Prepared final bids for submission to the Owner and Architect for each bid submitted.
Created and updated weekly Preconstruction / Construction Schedule for all work being completed throughout the company
Maintained Online Plan Room for all bidding projects.
Kept up Constant Contact with Reprographics Company about ordering supplies, drawings, and scanned documents.
Edited and created correspondence for Vice President of Preconstruction Division along with 7 Senior Estimators.
Researched companies and product information for bids.
Used On-Screen Take-Off to get square footages, linear feet, and quantities for total of building materials.
Preformed calculations for different construction materials by using On-Screen Take Off calculations and reading blueprints supplied by Architect.
Maintained Outlook Estimating Contacts and Bid Due Date Calendars.
Nov 2007 – Aug 2008 Neighboring Concepts Charlotte, NC
Building Information Technologist
Created and type correspondence such as meeting minutes, job observations, memos, proposals, and letters.
Created All Specifications for Project Manuals for all Firm projects.
Implement Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures for each phase of project.
Construction Administration: Tracked, logged, and Approved all Shop Drawings, Submittals, and Request for Information using Excel. Created all AIA Documents using AIA software (Architects Supplemental Instructions, Proposal Requests, and Change Orders)
Created relationships with product reps, vendors, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and clients through marketing and research techniques.
Prepared all marketing proposals and presentations to prospective clients using PowerPoint and Abode Photoshop.
Assist Accounting with invoices, project budgeting, and accounts payable.
Issue Change Orders, Architects Supplemental Instruction, Proposal Requests, Supplemental Drawings, Addendum, and other related documents.
Aug 2003 – Aug 2006 Gresham Smith and Partners Charlotte, NC
Executive Assistant
Provided executive level administrative support to the Principal of the company along with secondary support to all project managers and office staff of 20.
Accounting: Processed weekly expense reports, invoices, purchase orders, and biweekly payroll with supporting documents and budget code indexes using Vision and excel spreadsheets.
Developed renderings and selected project finishes.
Planned and coordinated corporate luncheons, socials, and presentations for related on and off site events.
Assisted Interior Design Studio in ordering samples, creating color boards, and cataloging Interiors Library.
Ordered and maintained all office supplies and filing systems.
Prepared all marketing proposals and presentations to prospective clients using PowerPoint and Abode Photoshop.
Specifications – Edited and completed using MasterSpec for Project Manual.
Prepared correspondence for Principal and Managers such as Meeting Minutes, Punch Lists, Contracts, and Letters to Clients.
Construction Administration – Reviewed and processed Shop Drawings, Submittals, Request for Information, Application for Payments, Change Orders, Close-Out Documentation, and all supporting AIA Documents.
Education
2000-2004 UNCC Charlotte, NC
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration
2009-2011 Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC
Bachelors of Arts in Interior Design
Computer Skills
Software
Expert in All Window Applications: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project
Other: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, On Screen Take-Off, AIA Contract Documents, Microsoft Project, QuickBooks, Deltek Vision, Newforma, Prolog, Facebook Business, Social Media Marketing, WordPress, Slack, 17 Hats, Asana, DesignFiles, Google AdWords, Foyr, Constant Contact, 3Dream, and Canva