Office & Operations Leader with Design Focus
Resume:
Larisa Quinn
New City, NY *****
**********@*****.*** ******.*****@*****.***
www.LQdesigns.net
Skills
• Microsoft Office and Google Suite • Document management
• Visio and Lucidchart • Safety / ERP management
• PeopleSoft, ImageNow and Concur • Vendor management
• AutoCAD • Effective communication
• Notary Public and constitutional officer • Problem solving
• Facility management • Time management
• Event Coordinator • Attention to detail
• Workflow planning • Administrative support
Experience
Office Manager Workspace and Occupancy Planner, 2022 – October 2025 Veolia Water Inc. (formerly SUEZ Water) - West Nyack, NY
• Responsible for all building interior and exterior design, space planning, maintenance and improvements at all New York locations. Working in unison with senior management, architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Manage the Fleet for two large NY locations: Rockland and Westchester counties, working in unison with various fleet departments.
• Manage all large and small company events from concept to completion.
• Strong capability and competence for organizing and implementing processes and procedures for all departments including organization charts resulting in a more efficient workflow.
• Maintained and updated annually the Emergency Response Plan for several NY locations and distributed to all applicable parties including outside New York agencies (DOH & PSC). Administrative Coordinator Designer, 2013 – 2022 United Water / SUEZ Water Inc. - West Nyack, NY
• Supported Operations with monthly compliance reports, correspondence, and operations work schedule.
• Assumed the role of Safety Training Coordinator for the business unit, tracking classes, and running reports.
• General accounting: PO’s, invoices, chemical deliveries. Responsible for accurate record keeping of all transactions.
• Developed electronic documents in AutoCAD for all New York water and sewer facilities, designed graphics for SCADA.
• Purchased office supplies, arranged lunches, and events. Administrative Assistant, 2009 – 2012
Millennium Pipeline Company – Pearl River, NY
• Maintained calendars for several Vice Presidents, travel arrangements, prepared T&E reports, and phone coverage.
• Responsible for general accounting tasks, ordering office supplies, and arranging lunches.
• Planning large events off site for clients including dinners, accommodations, golf outings, spa treatments, and organizing gifts for raffles.
Design Consultant under LQ Designs, 1998 – 2008
Paul K. Tiajoloff Architect, LLC – Boonton, NJ
• Responsible for the preparation of preliminary, design development, construction drawings, color boards for client presentations, and required documentation for the planning department.
• Met with clients, contractors and vendors to discuss design, walk throughs before, during and after construction.
• Simultaneously worked on multiple projects from small to high-end homes, commercial and educational under weekly deadlines and strict client budgets.
• Collaborated with associated contractors while managing site visits, comprehensive schedules and material coordination.
Education
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandizing (FIDM) - San Francisco, CA
• Interior Design Major
• Winner of “The Work Industry Study” Award
LARISA QUINN
New City NY 10956
Dear hiring manager,
In my current role, as the office manager / workplace and occupancy planner, part of my job is to liaise between all New York business units and coordinate with senior management, IT, architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors to ensure that space solutions align with company strategy, branding, operational goals and future growth. Lead, develop and maintain floor plans in AutoCAD, detailed space plans, seating charts, furniture layout, selection, finishes and inventory, and color boards to create a high-performing, flexible, and engaging workplace environment. Contract execution, scheduling, compliance, accurate documentation, and move planning. The other part is the extensive administrative support to the president and other various departments from planning meetings, developing processes and procedures to large-scale events. With my vast amount of experience and being able to multitask, I bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, creativity, professionalism, and work calm under pressure, making sure all projects run smoothly. As you look at my resume, you can see that my experience is very diverse. My career began as a designer with architectural and engineering firms. Later, I created my own freelance consultation business under LQ Designs, working on many creative projects. Due to changes in the economy, I landed in a world of utility, where I had to start a new career. Being a quick learner, I developed my position into a unique role, adding a design aspect that was missing and much needed within the company. Taking on challenges, solving problems, and learning new skills inspires me to achieve more. Thank you for taking the time to review my qualifications and desire for this position. Sincerely,
Larisa Quinn
**********@*****.***
******.*****@*****.***
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