To find a new and challenging position in Purchasing, Project Management or Interior Design Management.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Top notch director with over 15 years purchasing, design and management experience.
• Outstanding results in cost savings and delivery of projects at the Director and Sr. Director levels.
• Extensive background in capital expenditures, retail, furniture, fixtures, equipment and operational supplies.
• Dynamic leader and team builder, consistently motivating others toward success.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Noble Investment Group, Atlanta, GA November 2007 to October 2009
Director of Purchasing and Design
• Lead team in design, purchasing and installation of FF&E and OS&E selection, specification, purchasing and installation of all areas of development for the best possible prices while maintaining brand and corporate design standards.
• Completion of over 50 new build and renovation projects in 22 months.
• 95% of all projects being just in time delivery to job site for all goods and materials.
• Cost saving on all projects returning up to 20% back to the projects bottom line contingencies.
Duncan and Miller Design, Dallas, TX April 2004 to November 2007
Sr. Director 2005 to 2007
Project Director 2004 to 2005
• RFP, contract review, proposals, contract negations and compliance.
• Estimating and budgeting for all DMD projects.
• Project Management of over 170 designers, architects, spec writing, purchasing and support staff
The John Hardy Group, Atlanta, GA May 2001 to April 2004
Project Director
• Project review for F&E budgets, design, purchasing and installation for JHGI projects including mass buy outs of multiple properties and full scale to limited scope renovations both domestically and international
Le Triomphe Property Group, LLC, Baton Rouge, LA May 2000 to May 2001
FF&E Coordinator
• Review and approval of FF&E budgets, design, purchasing and installation for company portfolio of historic renovation hotels.
Mirage Resorts Inc., Las Vegas, NV June 1998 to May 2000
Mirage Events 1999 to 2000
Atlandia Design and Beau Rivage Construction 1998 to 2000
Purchasing Agent/Buyer
• Sole buyer purchasing all necessary items for special events including weddings, VIP parties and the millennium parties for all properties owned by Mirage Resorts.
• Purchasing and installation of FF&E for projects as assigned for Mirage Resorts.
JC Penney Co., Inc. March 1993 to June 1998 Merchandise Manager/Buyer
Red Cliffs Mall, St. George, UT - Children's Apparel & Shoe 1997 to 1998
Mesilla Valley Mall, Las Cruces, NM - Lingerie & Home 1996 to 1997
• Selection of merchandise mix, layout of department, oversight for department staff for assigned departments, store openings and closings, and primary key carrier when manager on duty.
Merchandise Manager Trainee
Mesilla Valley Mall, Las Cruces, NM – Men’s & Women’s Apparel 1995 to 1996
Summer Internship Program
Sunland Park Mall, EL Paso, TX 1994
Sales Associate
Sunland Park Mall, El Paso, TX 1993 to 1995
University of Texas - El Paso September 1992 to March 1993
KTEP University Public Radio Station/Communication Dept.
United States Navy August 1988 to July 1992
Lithographer Petty Officer Second Class
USS America CV-66, Homeport: Norfolk, VA 1991 to 1992
USS Hunley AS-31, Homeport: Norfolk, VA 1989 to 1991
EDUCATION
University of Texas - El Paso
Bachelors of Business Administration - Marketing
Defense Systems Management College, Fort Belvoir, VA
Lithography
HONORS & AWARDS
Jack In The Black Box Theater Company - Founding Board Member
National Executive Women in Hospitality - Member
US Navy Good Conduct Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Two Campaign Medals
Boy Scouts of America - Eagle Scout with Bronze Palm
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