Althea Grant
Edgewater,NJ
Summary
A Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior Designer
Granted by Design, LLC
11.2019 - Current
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
- Selected and sourced materials, furniture, and accessories for aesthetically pleasing spaces.
- Managed budgets and timelines effectively to deliver projects on schedule and within budget constraints.
- Collaborated with architects and contractors to ensure seamless integration of design elements.
- Coordinated installations of fixtures, furniture, artwork ensuring proper placement alignment within each space according plan specifications.
Boutique Owner
Haus Of Reign
09.2012 - 12.2014
- Managed financial operations of the boutique, ensuring accurate bookkeeping and timely payment processing to maintain profitability.
- Established strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable terms on merchandise orders while maintaining quality standards.
- Monitored sales data to identify trends, optimize pricing strategy, and make informed decisions for future inventory purchases.
- Optimized website design and user experience for seamless online shopping, leading to increased e-commerce sales.
- Empowered customers to make informed decisions by educating on product and service offerings and current industry trends.
- Improved customer satisfaction with personalized styling consultations and attentive service, fostering repeat business.
- Collaborated with designers and suppliers to curate a unique selection of merchandise that catered to target clientele''s preferences.
Restaurant Owner
Taste…A Wine & Dessert House
11.2008 - 06.2010
- Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
- Supervised daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely resolution of any issues that arose.
- Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
- Maintained positive relationships with local community and government officials.
Pediatric Office Manager
GC Duluth Pediatric’s
08.2003 - 04.2006
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Handled sensitive employee and client information with utmost confidentiality, maintaining trust and integrity.
Education
Interior Design - Interior Design
New York Institute of Art & Design
New York04.2021
Skills
- Client Communication
- Interior design
- Interior Styling
- Furniture selection
- Space Planning
- Excellent attention to detail
- Project Management
- Visual design
Timeline
Interior Designer
Granted by Design, LLC
11.2019 - Current
Boutique Owner
Haus Of Reign
09.2012 - 12.2014
Restaurant Owner
Taste…A Wine & Dessert House
11.2008 - 06.2010
Pediatric Office Manager
GC Duluth Pediatric’s
08.2003 - 04.2006
Interior Design - Interior Design
New York Institute of Art & Design