Hi, I’m
Andrea Johnston
Cotati,CA
Summary
A motivated and self-driven creative, adept at cultivating client relationships, who leverages a deep understanding of functionality and aesthetics to create mood enhancing spaces.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Novo Life DesignsCotati, CA
Furniture Design & Refurbish
05.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Assessed the condition of furniture pieces in order to determine the best course of action for refinishing them.
- Prepared wood surfaces for refinishing by sanding, stripping and filling cracks.
- Applied stains, paints, lacquers, varnishes and other finishes to furniture pieces using brushes and spray guns.
- Mixed colors of paint and stain according to customer specifications.
- Repaired damaged furniture parts such as legs, drawers, doors and frames.
- Applied waxes or metal polish to finished products to enhance their appearance.
- Installed hardware on furniture pieces including handles, knobs and hinges.
- Removed old finish from furniture pieces with chemical strippers or mechanical tools such as scrapers and sanders.
- Performed minor repairs on furniture items such as gluing joints or replacing broken parts when needed.
- Kept records of all materials used during each project in order to track costs.
FloristCotati, CA
Floral Designer
07.2009 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted customers with floral selection, design and arrangements.
- Created custom bouquets using a variety of fresh flowers and foliage.
- Advised customers on color combinations, flower types, and other design elements for their order.
- Created unique designs for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, holidays.
Theme Event PlanningCotati, CA
Event Planner
08.2015 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Coordinated and managed vendors for events, ensuring all vendor requirements were met in a timely fashion.
- Developed detailed event plans and timelines to ensure successful execution of events.
- Scheduled and attended pre-event meetings with clients to discuss event details and objectives.
- Assisted in the preparation of budgets and monitored expenses throughout the duration of an event.
- Created floor plans, seating arrangements, and other visuals as needed for each event.
- Organized catering services by selecting menu items, negotiating prices, ordering food and beverages, setting up buffet areas.
- Conducted onsite inspections prior to events to identify any potential issues or risks.
- Monitored guest satisfaction levels throughout the duration of an event.
Education
Continuing Education Huntsville University Huntsville, AL
from Interior Decorating
07-2006
Washtenaw Community CollegeAnn Arbor, MI
Associate of Arts from Arts And Entertainment Management
08-2004
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Textile knowledge
- Design Planning
- Design Research
- Hand sketching
- Furniture arrangements
- AutoCAD
- Proposal Development
- Space Planning
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