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Amanda Desiderio

Garden City,NY

Summary

Responsible, organized and reliable employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Proactive to take on new challenges and is quick at mastering new skills. Strong adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Detailed oriented and successful in providing creative and personalized ideas to implement and support business objectives. Seeking opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Interior Designer

Amanda Desiderio Designs
Garden City, NY
04.2017 - Current
  • Created custom design boards with attention to detail for visual representation, including samples of fabrics, wall finishes and flooring.
  • Designed floor plans, elevation views and material boards for presentation to client.
  • Developed interior design concepts and prepared interior systems and finishes.
  • Used natural and artificial lighting strategies to highlight features and areas of rooms.
  • Selected furniture, light fixtures and accessories to create unique and inviting rooms to meet customer vision.
  • Researched concepts and followed industry trends to provide insight to clients.
  • Expertly sourced fabrics and carpets to meet customers' expectations and budgets.
  • Maintained accurate specifications for each project.
  • Provided complimentary in-home consultations to prospective clients to gather ideas and promote design services.
  • Collaborated closely with customers, adjusting plans to satisfy client needs and requirements.
  • Visited home sites when necessary to assess.

Home Manager/Stay at Home Mom

Desiderio Household
Garden City, NY
10.2009 - Current

President

Garden City Welcoming Club
Garden City, NY
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Coordinated work across departments to keep teams on track with goals.
  • Integrated marketing and sales strategies with business development and plans.
  • Analyzed financial statements and forecasts to improve programs.
  • Delivered speeches and hosted charity events.
  • Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
  • Strategized and implemented plans to transform and revitalize operations, capitalizing on trends.
  • Brought in more than $26,000 in new donations.

Vice President

Garden City Welcoming Club
Garden City, NY
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Assisted President in weekly duties.
  • Identified problems and implemented solutions to better streamline operations.
  • Communicated regularly with executive team members to deliver pertinent details related to progress status and direction for projects.
  • Delivered input into decisions and deals.
  • Networked with contacts.
  • Made recommendations to President on multiple business issues.
  • Negotiated contract specifications with major vendors.
  • Answered questions from subordinate leadership on relevant regulations and policies.
  • Planned program details according to strategy.
  • Oversaw spending and reporting for compliance with Treasurer.
  • Prepared business locations and calls for meetings.

Office Manager

Stephen L. Cohan and Associates
New York, NY
01.2005 - 10.2009
  • Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
  • Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
  • Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
  • Oversaw receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls and creating business letters and records.
  • Reviewed files and records to obtain information and respond to requests.
  • Handled scheduling and managed timely and effective allocation of resources and calendars.
  • Coded and entered daily invoices.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency and quality.
  • Trained new employees to meet job requirements.
  • Interviewed prospective employees and provided input on hiring decisions.
  • Completed thorough opening and closing functions to maintain operational standards each day.

Office Manager/Bookkeeper

Maureen Keen-Fashion Designer
New York, NY
08.2003 - 05.2005
  • Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
  • Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
  • Oversaw receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls and creating business letters and records.
  • Administered payroll and maintained proper documentation of employee personnel.
  • Used judgment and initiative in handling confidential matters and requests.
  • Coded and entered daily invoices with in-house accounting software.
  • Managed office budget to handle inventory, postage and vendor services.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.

Front Office Receptionist/Secretary

Ovist & Howard CPA
Las Vegas, NV
01.2000 - 06.2002
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
  • Assisted organizational efforts by filing, entering data and answering phones.
  • Maintained front desk to provide positive first impression
  • Received and distributed mail, letters and packages.
  • Coordinated support to facilitate general office operations.
  • Reserved and managed meeting room availability.

Education

Diploma -

Metropolitan Institute of Interior Design
Syosset, NY
2018

Community College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV

Skills

  • Courteous, Professional, Reliable and Punctual
  • Positive Attitude and Energetic
  • Attention to Detail, Organization, Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
  • Business Operations Understanding
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Customer Relations and Service-Oriented Mindset
  • Administration Support, Documentation and Reporting
  • Interior Architectural Detailing and Space Planning
  • Furnishings Selection and Layout
  • Color and Material Application
  • Hand Drawn Designs and Floorplans
  • Design Planning
  • Data Entry, Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Multi-Line Telephone Skills
  • Technology Savvy
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Inventory Management

Timeline

Freelance Interior Designer

Amanda Desiderio Designs
04.2017 - Current

President

Garden City Welcoming Club
08.2016 - 08.2017

Vice President

Garden City Welcoming Club
08.2016 - 08.2017

Home Manager/Stay at Home Mom

Desiderio Household
10.2009 - Current

Office Manager

Stephen L. Cohan and Associates
01.2005 - 10.2009

Office Manager/Bookkeeper

Maureen Keen-Fashion Designer
08.2003 - 05.2005

Front Office Receptionist/Secretary

Ovist & Howard CPA
01.2000 - 06.2002

Diploma -

Metropolitan Institute of Interior Design

Community College of Southern Nevada

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