Experience

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  First Finish

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  First Finish Inc.

  • Columbia, MD

  • Project Coordinator/FFE Purchasing Manager

    • Dec 2010 - Mar 2020
    • Columbia, MD

    Coordinate logistics for renovation projects. Price out and procure materials, track and schedule deliveries in accordance with project schedule. Key player in researching and sourcing VE options for fixtures and finishes.Execute submittal process.Provide support to project team during project duration. Mentor and train new employees. Source and research new products and stay current with trends in design. Manage all aspects of FF&E procurement.Develop budgets and negotiate pricing, issue all purchase orders, track deliveries and manage installation. Review and approve all project invoicing.Completed the renovation of a 440 room historic hotel, guided owners and design team in selection of furnishings and vendors. Purchased all FFE for project.

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  Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC

  • Sr. Interior Design Manager

    • May 2008 - Jul 2009

    Review the interior design of Ritz-Carlton Hotels during all phases of the project for adherence to brand standards. Present interior design boards and renderings to executives. Review and comment on specifications and drawings. Coordinate the interiors with the operations and food & beverage teams. Monitor project through construction phase. Review and update brand standards.

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  Sutton Hospitality Resources, Inc.

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Principal

    • Apr 1998 - Apr 2008
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    Operated a purchasing and design company with a small staff. Provided purchasing service of FFE for hotel, clubhouses and senior living communities. Developed budgets, sourced vendors for product and handled the bidding out of product. Executed/directed the preperation of purchase orders and contracts for FFE. Supervised the tracking of purchases, scheduled and supervised installations. Managed project funds, reviewed and paid invoices. Provided limited design service for select hotel projects. Prepared FFE schemes and presentation boards for review by ownership and brand representatives. Provided FFE specifications in accordance with brand standards. Maintained a well established reputation for meeting schedules and bringing projects in under budget.

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  City Hotels

  • Purchasing Manager/FF&E Coordinator

    • Apr 1997 - Apr 1998

    Was instrumental in setting up the purchasing department and establishing procedures and policies. Review specifications and coordinate FF&E with various brand standards. Handled the purchase all FF&E and OS&E for hotel projects and negotiated contracts for equipment. Track and direct deliveries and installations. Review and approve invoices.

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  RD Jones

  • Project Manager

    • 1995 - 1997

    Manage design and purchasing staffAssign projects and tasksSchedule all design workReview specificationsCreate project budgetsReview quotes and purchase ordersManage client expectations

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  L.E. Seitz Assoc.

  • Project Manager

    • 1990 - 1995