Experience

Office Interiors Atlanta/Greenville

• United States
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  Office Interiors is a full-service office furniture dealer providing the corporate, educational, GSA, architectural and design communities with strategic planning, professional expertise and customized solutions to satisfy their office furniture needs. Our comprehensive range of manufacturers features everything from traditional desks and case goods to contemporary modular furniture, panel systems and all types of filing and seating. We are fully dedicated to exceeding client expectations by providing unique products and service solutions for workspace environments. We have an architecture division called Facilitec to fill client’s comprehensive architecture and planning needs. Show less



Russell Landscape Group

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Customer Experience Manager

  • Feb 2022 - Dec 2022

• Corporate Asset Manager

  • Jun 2018 - Mar 2022

  Responsible for the purchasing, selling, registration, and management of a continually growing fleet of almost 200 vehicles and large specialized equipment. Fleet support includes fuel management systems as well as insurance and damage claims. Operation duties include assisting individuals, as well as branch locations to maintain their professional licenses. Oversee Russell's inhouse IT department and their responsibilities of supplying and supporting cell phones, computers, proprietary software assistance, fleet GPS and information technology needs. Management of Russell Landscape's eight facilities include overseeing office furniture acquisition, security, repairs, signage and special projects including sourcing facility specific equipment and maintenance needs. Obtained OSHA 30 certification to effectively complete a yearly inspection of fleet vehicles and facilities for safety as well as aiding in maintaining Russell's high expectations of a professional standard. Responsibilities as the Corporate Office Manager include the yearly renewal of all Secretary of State registrations, and all business and contractor licenses on state, county and municipality levels for all Russell Landscape companies spanning four states and seven locations. Annually plan, execute and manage the multi-day, offsite Annual Corporate Manager's Meeting as well as the Annual Family Picnic with over 350 people in attendance. To execute these events successfully it takes pervasive coordination, extensive communication with a wide-range of vendors and intensive organization skills. Coordinate special meetings and gatherings as well as organize, plan and execute monthly events for corporate office staff. Show less



Office Creations

• United States
• Furniture
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • Sep 2015 - May 2018

  Senior Project Manager Managed between 3-5 million dollars in projects at any given time at this fast paced corporate environment dealership. Successfully maintaining the integrity of the project schedule and budget, while working in a team-centric culture, required the development and nurturing of successful client relationships while facilitating the coordination of vendors, construction and installation teams. The highest degree of quality control, customer service and perseverance was necessary to complete projects with product or installation challenges. Daily and weekly duties included tracking production, installation site inspections, OAC meetings, preparing installation documents, updating client correspondence, invoicing clients and commission report reviews. Continuing education included project management seminars, product review seminars and software application classes, such as PlanGrid and My Resource Library (MRL). Clients and completed projects include RZIM, Fulton County Tax Commissioner's Office, Piedmont Hospital Systems, Resurgens Orthopedics, University of Georgia and Georgia Tech. Show less



Gwinnett County Public Schools

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Substitute Teacher

  • Aug 2011 - Aug 2015

  Responsibilities included implementation of daily instructional plans as directed by the regular or special education teacher in an effective manner. Maintained a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth. Established effective rapport with pupils while maintaining proper classroom management. Worked effectively with the building administrator and other teachers to minimize any potential transition issues with students. Responsibilities included implementation of daily instructional plans as directed by the regular or special education teacher in an effective manner. Maintained a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth. Established effective rapport with pupils while maintaining proper classroom management. Worked effectively with the building administrator and other teachers to minimize any potential transition issues with students.



GWINNETT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

• Special Education Paraprofessional

  • Sep 2008 - May 2011

  Developed or implemented strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities. Employed special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory, perceptual, motor skills, language, cognition and memory. Taught socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement. Provided assistive devices and supportive technology to facilitate communication. Attended continuing education, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence. Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations. Show less



EDINBURGH

• Suwanee

• President, Social Programs

  • Jan 2003 - Dec 2005

  Annually planned and developed 10-12 events according to the community's needs, while working within a designated budget. Evaluated and selected vendors based on event and budget requirements. Performed direct administrative details such as financial operations, dissemination of promotional materials, and responses to events. Monitored all event activities to ensure vendor's timeliness and the satisfaction of their goods and services, resolution of problems that might arise before and during the event as well as assuring that all participants experienced an enjoyable and memorable event. Maintained records of event aspects, including financial details. Conducted post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved. Show less



DEKALB INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

• Adjunct Professor of Marketing & Business

  • Oct 1995 - May 1997

  Prepared and delivered informative and educational lectures to marketing and business students. Challenged students to explore and expand their marketing and business knowledge through class discussions, exams and case studies. Applied past work experiences and knowledge to assist in the explanation of topical issues and course content. Prepared and delivered informative and educational lectures to marketing and business students. Challenged students to explore and expand their marketing and business knowledge through class discussions, exams and case studies. Applied past work experiences and knowledge to assist in the explanation of topical issues and course content.



FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

• Community Relations

  • Nov 1994 - Nov 1996

  Proposed, scheduled, prepared and delivered Ergonomic and Stress Management seminars to local corporations. Instituted and maintained alliances with local health facilities and attorneys, including scheduling meetings, workshops and seminars. Created all in house and off site promotional campaigns. Wrote and arranged layout of monthly newsletter. Proposed, scheduled, prepared and delivered Ergonomic and Stress Management seminars to local corporations. Instituted and maintained alliances with local health facilities and attorneys, including scheduling meetings, workshops and seminars. Created all in house and off site promotional campaigns. Wrote and arranged layout of monthly newsletter.



ARROW CORPORATION

• Import Production Manager

  • Feb 1994 - Nov 1994

  Responsible for the timely production of imported sportswear. Worked closely with foreign vendors in Russia, Hong Kong and Egypt to manage relations while working to achieve appropriate solutions to international production problems. Monitored international shipping documents, US and foreign customs quota categories and off-loading of goods at company warehouse to ensure timely arrival of product. Worked closely with upper management to develop and implement new computer packages to help streamline daily work functions. Show less



PHILLIPS-VAN HEUSEN CORPORATION

• Production Manager

  • Sep 1992 - Nov 1993

  Responsible for ensuring the timely production and delivery of men's dress shirts for 325 outlet stores. Worked with domestic offices as well as offices in Asia and Latin America to analyze production problems and develop appropriate solutions to maintain the styling integrity as well as the production timeline. Prepared daily and quarterly financial reports. Prepared and delivered training seminars to educate and motivate office staff Responsible for ensuring the timely production and delivery of men's dress shirts for 325 outlet stores. Worked with domestic offices as well as offices in Asia and Latin America to analyze production problems and develop appropriate solutions to maintain the styling integrity as well as the production timeline. Prepared daily and quarterly financial reports. Prepared and delivered training seminars to educate and motivate office staff