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I am a graduate from NCSU - class of 1992, I have two bachelors: One is in Multi-Disciplinary Design and the other is in Communication.
I have:
I have a strong capability of handling a broad range of complex inquiries. I believe that I can provide a great attitude, energy, experience and my enthusiastic professional ethic to a work environment.
Impact Design Associates - dba Linespace, Los Angeles, CA, US, Studio Director
Studio Director/Business Development Administrator for an environmental Graphic and Product Design Services firm ~
+Design, organize and carry out submittals for all Request for Proposals and Request for Qualifications
+Assist CEO, CFO and COO in business management, marketing development and branding of Linespace, LLC.
+Studio Directing: Manage daily office operations
+Gallery Director – Curate, coordinate and rotate Gallery exhibits
GSLA Landscape Architecture Studio, Los Angeles, CA, US, Studio Director (Contract Work)
Studio Director for GS Landscape Architecture firm ~
+Proposals: Respond to project inquiries and write draft proposals in consultation with principals
+Human Resources: Write & manage GSLA standards of practice & employee handbook. Coordinate with ADP and payroll
+Billing & Invoicing: Run reports for every project weekly- correct entry discrepancies or train staff to enter correctly. Review all jobs for twice monthly billing cycles and quarterly billing projections. Track hourly jobs against NTE limits
+ Social Media, Photography, PR: Photography management (organize photos with the best photography. Instagram management with Principals and Instagram planning. Submitting for awards ASLA, and other award submissions. Organize and coordinate photo shoots. Update website- new projects with square space
+Studio Directing/Office management: Manage daily office operations. Manage Vendors and contact lists, order samples for the office, and track existing material libraries
Sean O'Connor Lighting Design, Los Angeles, CA, US, Director of Operations (Contract Work)
Director of Operations for Sean O'Connor Architectural Lighting Design firm ~
+ Work with Principal, Senior Leadership to develop short and long-term business goals and strategies; Build and develop best business practices and processes
+ Work with Principal and Controller to manage and streamline project schedules, budgets and billing
+ Act as voice for company ethos; Act as quality control and enforcer for office standards and policies as needed
+ Track proposal generation, timelines, and KPIs for winning / not winning bids
+ Analyze team workloads, workflow, work distribution, resource allocation, schedule, time, and fee management; Manage incoming RFPs, RFQs, Proposals, ASRs, Portfolios and Project Contracts
+ Oversee Studio facilities, including office renovations, maintenance, utilities, and manage housekeeping and landscapers; Manage and supervise the role of Studio Assistant
+ HR - Generate job descriptions and work with Senior Leadership to track performance, facilitate employee reviews, and annual EE advancement objectives; Assist with hiring, job postings and outreach to students / schools; Facilitate new employee onboarding as it pertains to training, operations, facilities, etc. in tandem with Controller
Urban Architecture Lab, Los Angeles, Director of Operations (Contract Work)
Director of Operations for Urban Architecture Lab firm ~
+ Assist President in all firm’s operation aspects
+ Manage firm’s daily operations: HR, Contracts, Marketing, Tracking out-going invoices to clients and in-coming invoices from consultants for each project using Core BQE software program
Dog Psychology Center / Cesar Millan Inc. (The Dog Whisperer), Los Angeles, CA, US, Executive Liaison
Executive Liaison - Served as communications liaison between the Dog Pshylology Center (Cesar Millan, Inc.) internal office to the general public ~
+Organized and carried out CEO’s instructions / requests to staff
+Provided timely information for CEO appearances, services and engagements
+Scheduled all CEO’s appearances, appointments and meetings
Jag|Roto Architects, Los Angeles, CA, US, Business Development Manager
Business Administrator for JAG | RoTo Architecture firm ~
+Designed and Submitted all Request For Qualifications (RFQ) or Proposals (RFP)
+Assisted principals in business development of projects and budgets
+Client Relations: Carried out client(s)’ retention policy
+Contracting: Prepared AIA agreements, revised with principals and attorneys
+Strategic Planning: Worked with principals in developing and implementing a current ‘Efficient and Effectives’ strategic plan for firm
Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), Los Angeles, CA, US, Academic Programs Coordinator
Served as an Academic Programs Coordinator for both Undergraduate and Graduate Departments at SCI-Arc school ~
+Coordinated academic programs for students / Resolved academic issues
+Assisted both Undergraduate and Graduate directors with curriculum courses
+Executed faculty contracts; Liaison between directors to faculty/students & staff
+Managed the Directors’ office daily operations
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, US, BArch, Multi-Disciplinary : Design
Design
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, US, BArch, Communication
Television, Film and Radio production (Mass Communications)
2007 Salon City Magazine, Other
Ten Most Empowered Women of Los Angeles
Southern Women Exhibit Design for the North Carolina History Museum, 3rd Place
Outstanding Senior - NCSU - Class of 1992, 1st Place
Two seniors was chosen out of the entire graduating class of 1992 at NCSU
