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Isabel Ponce

Isabel Ponce

New York, NY, US

 

About 

A budding Interior Designer who is creative and resourceful, with excellent artistic and technical abilities. Professional seeking growth opportunity. Bi-lingual Spanish, with outstanding customer service skills and attention to detail. Reliable, industrious and willing to do whatever is necessary to deliver exceptional products and services.

Employment 

LUC Mechanical, Administrative Assistant

Upload and maintain individual files to CRM with information for each client. Coordinate and maintain daily projects calendar.
Assist Master Plumber with plumbing supplies research and creating work orders for clients.
Monitor and ensure all licenses, insurance policies and work permits are current. Monitor and maintain incoming/outgoing payments and bills.
Assumed significant responsibilities without supervision and became a key resource for the Master Plumber.

Oct 2015 - current
 

Designs by Marble Crafters, Trade Show Associate, NY NOW TRADE SHOW

Assist Managing Director with Trade Show sales and creating work orders for customers.
Provide to the customers the proper product presentation with an excellent detailed description of the products displayed.
Greet customers and assist them with interior design concepts that will help them find the perfect product.
Inspired by geometric shapes, contributed to Managing Director with product designs that influenced the new collections.

Aug 2013 - current
 

Design Accents, Trade Show Associate, HIGH POINT MARKET

Assisted Designer with product set up and displays by incorporating new collections with existing ones to highlight color combinations for optimal presentation.
Created work orders for customers and provided interior design ideas to help them accomplish their project.

Oct 2015 - Oct 2015
 

All Vehicle Leasing, Administrative Assistant

Managed detailed monthly billing for 10 corporate clients with 100 leased vehicles.
Monitored all registration-related issues, including traffic violations, renewals, etc. and ensured clients were charged for appropriate expenses.
Maintained individual files on each vehicle and paid company bills.
Within a short time, assumed significant responsibilities without supervision and became a key resource for the CEO/Owner.

Feb 2012 - Jul 2015
 

CP Interiors, Interior Design Intern

Designed floor plans, elevations, and 3D perspective views and material boards for both in-house review and presentation to the client.
Successfully assisted Designer and clients in choosing furnishings that were consistent with preferences and budget. Visited residential and commercial sites to assess and fulfill client needs.
Worked with Designer to create concept of bar/restaurant in Queens, New York. Utilized very limited space to achieve maximum seating in an innovative way.
Maintained office library. Managed all hourly and project billing and receivables. Created work orders for custom furnishings.

Feb 2013 - May 2013
 

Education 

Nassau Community College, Garden City, NY, US, Interior Design-Home Furnishings (A.A.S.)

GPA: 3.3 / 4.0 while working an average of 40 hours/week. Dean's List two of four semesters.
Hands-on training in mechanical drafting, commercial and residential space planning, analysis and application of materials, and identification of resources (e.g. furniture, lighting and materials suppliers).
Studied history and trends in furniture and lighting, color technology, client presentation techniques, professional and business practices.
Studied Italian and advanced levels of English as a Second Language.

Sep 2009 - Dec 2013
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills