Experience

Sovereign Interiors

• Australia
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design and Sales Manager

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Overall, the Interior Design Manager is a critical role that requires a combination of sales acumen, design expertise, and project management skills to drive business growth, build strong relationships with clients, and deliver outstanding design solutions. • Responsible for managing and leading a team of sales and interior design professionals. • Collaborated with clients to understand their needs, preferences, and budget, and developed custom design solutions that meet those needs. • Managed projects from conception to completion, ensuring timelines and budgets were met. • Coordinated with contractors, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution. • Acted as a liaison between clients, designers, and sales staff to ensure clear communication and seamless project delivery. • Conducted market research to identify new trends, opportunities, and potential clients. • Trained and mentored staff members to ensure they were up to date on industry trends, design principles, and sales techniques. Show less



Envy Interior Design Studio

• Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

• Co-Founder & Director

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  • Led a team of designers, architects, and contractors to successfully deliver high-quality interior architecture projects within budget and timelines. • Developed innovative design concepts that addressed clients' specific needs while maintaining functionality and aesthetic appeal. • Conducted detailed site analysis, optimizing space utilization and workflow efficiency. • Prepared accurate project estimates and managed budgets effectively to achieve financial objectives. • Collaborated closely with clients, contractors, and vendors, resolving issues and ensuring smooth project execution. • Monitored construction progress, maintained design standards, and resolved on-site challenges through regular site visits. • Incorporated feedback and suggestions from design reviews and presentations to refine designs and achieve client satisfaction. • Established strong client relationships, resulting in high retention and repeat business. • Managed multiple projects, coordinating design teams, schedules, and budgets. • Sourced cost-effective products from local and overseas suppliers, maintaining supply chain relationships. • Implemented Feng Shui principles in FF&E utilization and color schemes. • Directly addressed and solved problems with local building companies. Show less



Cris Studio Harbin

• Harbin, Heilongjiang, China

• Design and Project Manager

  • Oct 2017 - Aug 2019

  *Consulted with clients to determine project scopes of work, including space planning, layout, FF&E utilization, and color schemes, with consideration of different levels of FengShui; *Site monitoring and problem solving directly on site in collaborating with the local building companies; *Sourced local and overseas suppliers to select cost-effective products and fostered relationships with vendors to maintain supply chain and meet purchasing goals; *Manage multiple projects with several design team. Maintained projects schedule and budgets; *Coordinated with clients, architects, construction personnel, installation personnel, and design team to achieve project deliverables. Show less



DaChun Design Studio

• Harbin, Heilongjiang, China

• Senior Interior Designer

  • Jan 2015 - Aug 2016

  *Consulted with clients to determine project scopes of work, including space planning, layout, FF&E utilization, and color schemes, with consideration of different levels of FengShui; *Worked with design team to manage workload and deadlines and maintained project schedule and budgets; *Staff Training about materials and client presentation with setup of design procedures; * Coordinated with clients, architects, construction personnel, installation personnel, and design team to achieve project deliverables. Show less



MICROS-Fidelio Australia

• Australia
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Implementation Consultant - Inventory Suite

  • Feb 2012 - Jun 2014

  Responsible for managing project timelines for Inventory Systems product suite installations. Install and configure Hotel Systems product suite. Train the application software with a demonstrated understanding of current hotel management techniques. Work with Clarify global support system on client issues or requests for enhancements. Work with Product Manager & Support Specialist to ensure service level requirements. Participate in Quality Assurance of new product/version release software. Creation of Installation and User Guides. Show less



SSP Australia

• Australia
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Unit Manager

  • Oct 2010 - May 2011

  Management of two Venues. · Overall coordination of the restaurant, bar and Kitchen. · Budgets and Targets including P & L. · Recruiting, Training, Motivating and up-selling. · Reports at the end of the day/week, including food and beverage items performance and sales · Inventory, Menu Costing and Analysis Management of two Venues. · Overall coordination of the restaurant, bar and Kitchen. · Budgets and Targets including P & L. · Recruiting, Training, Motivating and up-selling. · Reports at the end of the day/week, including food and beverage items performance and sales · Inventory, Menu Costing and Analysis



San Marco goup

• Restaurant Manager

  • Nov 2001 - Sep 2009

  • Daily business operation • Stock control (ordering, stock-take, and variation report). • Cost management (roster, labor cost, supplier cost, and ect.). • Resolving customer conflict. • Staff Training. • Purchasing and tasting new products. • Menus costing and design. • Daily business operation • Stock control (ordering, stock-take, and variation report). • Cost management (roster, labor cost, supplier cost, and ect.). • Resolving customer conflict. • Staff Training. • Purchasing and tasting new products. • Menus costing and design.