Brenda Tsokanos
Interior Design
New Providence,NJ
Summary
To find a rewarding career where I can utilize my vast talents and experience in sales /interior design, continue to challenge myself and learn new things.
Offering positive attitude and strong interpersonal abilities, ready to learn and grow in collaborative environment. Brings foundational understanding of community service principles and ability to assist in event planning and execution. Ready to use and develop organizational and problem-solving skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Night To Shine, Helping the Under Served Community
01.2015 - 02.2025
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
President | Public Relations / Crisis Management
Dynamis Strategic Advisors
04.2020 - 01.2025
- Ensuring operational efficiency and client satisfaction
- Identifying new business opportunities and fostering client relations significantly to the firms growth and success
- Managed accounting, bookkeeping functions where attention to detail in financial processes record-keeping and compliance must be maintained
- Provided general administrative support, streamlining workflows and enhancing team productivity
- Balanced multiple tasks with a strong background in strategic support and organizational management
- Align operational goals with the firms broader mission of exceptional value to its clients
- Handled all press relations and made sure the media was invited to all events, ensuring proper coverage for our clients
- Maintained strong relationships with independent contractors in order to ensure total satisfaction to our clients
Volunteer
Young Life
03.2017 - 09.2020
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
President | Commercial and Residential Interior Designer
BT Designs
03.2002 - 04.2006
- Founded, set budgets for, and operated the company for its entire tenure
- Successfully and profitably managed more than $250.000 in annual sales
- Served as design consultant Six Continent, Holiday Inn and MS&L Atlanta and New York
- Created and implemented break-through designs concepts and layouts
- Recognized for outstanding customer service and attention to detail
- Managed all administrative and supply chain needs including vendor relations, sourcing, project budget, and management
Rug Department Buyer and Manager
Myers Carpet
06.1999 - 03.2002
- Company Overview: Southeast Premier Carpet and Rug Store
- Developed and creator Myer's first rug department and retail concept
- Responsible for the purchase, pricing and inventory of more than $1 million in designer rugs across three stores
- Increased rug sales by 60%
- Provided promotional support, trend-spotting, and planning
- Developed database and managed relationships of more than 300 designers
- Organized detailed training programs for sales force
- Southeast Premier Carpet and Rug Store
Sales Associate, Christian Dior
Rich's Department Store
06.1998 - 06.1999
- Served as beauty consultant for the complete line of Christian Dior cosmetics
- Managed $20,000 per month sales unit of store
- Served as liaison between Riches and manufacturers representative
- Directed inventory, ordering of new products, the of advertising new promotions, and associate schedules
Office Assistant
Land Construction
12.1994 - 06.1998
- Company Overview: Family-owned construction company
- Handled all administrative duties including light bookkeeping, inventory, vendor estimates and project management
- Managed customer service and relations
- Provided support to on-site employees
- Family-owned construction company
Education
Harvest Baptist -
Harvest Baptist
Dalton, GASkills
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Community service
Hobbies and Interests
- Architecture
- History
- Photography
- Art
- Travel
Timeline
President | Public Relations / Crisis Management
Dynamis Strategic Advisors
04.2020 - 01.2025
Volunteer
Young Life
03.2017 - 09.2020
Volunteer
Night To Shine, Helping the Under Served Community
01.2015 - 02.2025
President | Commercial and Residential Interior Designer
BT Designs
03.2002 - 04.2006
Rug Department Buyer and Manager
Myers Carpet
06.1999 - 03.2002
Sales Associate, Christian Dior
Rich's Department Store
06.1998 - 06.1999
Office Assistant
Land Construction
12.1994 - 06.1998
Harvest Baptist -
Harvest Baptist
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