Cynthia Ramage

At this time, I don't have a full time job and have decided to change my career path. Currently looking for part time (20-25 hrs), remote/work from home employment. Positions would include, but limited to, Virtual Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Customer Service, Project/Sales Management Assistant or Data Entry.

I have 20+ years experience in the commercial construction industry. As a Solopreneur, I specialized in sales and marketing of natural stone products within the nationwide building industry.

I managed all project orders from start to finish.

The business scope included creating marketing campaigns to secure a large customer base, sourcing international stone materials, inspecting the materials at foreign factories, importing container loads of finished stone products and arranging delivery to the job site. I have a strong working knowledge of construction and the importance of meeting deadline schedules.

Customer relationship management is a crucial key to my overall success. I've traveled extensively to maintain strong customer relationships. I know the importance of understanding the needs and preferences of my customers and the full scope of the projects. Building mutual trust and confidence with a customer is one of my personal priorities. I'm highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in their companies.

My nationwide customer base included building owners, major stone distributors and commercial stone installation companies. Typical annual sales were under $4 million.

I've developed a great appreciation for the designers and architects that create the building plans. It has been an added advantage to collaborate with expert design teams when selecting materials and colors that convey their specific design themes. As a result, I have a passion for interior and exterior design.

I have supplied many exterior hardscape projects, such as pavers, retaining walls, statuary and custom-designed fountains. A few memorable hardscape projects include custom paving for Disney, granite pavers for Oprah Winfrey's Ranch in Maui, Hawaii and intricate marble fountains for the National Museum of African American History Museum in Washington D.C.

During the past 20 years, I've attended annual International Trade & Design exhibitions to gain knowledge of new materials and design trends.

Project Type List:

Supplied cut-to-size natural stone (marble, granite, limestone, quartz) products nationwide to:

-Hotel/resorts and Disney

-Multi-residential townhouses, condos & apartments

-High-end, single family homes/mansions

-Retail stores

-Corporate Office Buildings

-Government Embassy/State Buildings and Museums

Products:

-Interior countertops

-Bath vanity top units, & shower surrounds

-Exterior granite cladding and building base

-Floor & wall tile, trims, mosaics, fireplaces and pool tile

-Exterior landscape/hardscape stone, including pavers, cobblestones, curbs, fountains, bollards, pebbles, benches, floor medallions and custom stone statuary

My skills include:

-Excellent communication skills when prospecting for new customers and maintaining long-term customer relations.

- Understanding the needs of the customer.

-Effectively understanding the scope of the project. Attending pre-construction meetings, visiting job sites, meeting the construction team, architects and designers.

-Schedule production and logistics coordination including ocean shipping and domestic trucking and rail.

-Contract experience - AIA and other legal documents, real estate purchase and listing contracts

-Working knowledge of reading blueprints, CAD drawings and designer concept drawings.

-Preparing proper import documents for U.S. Customs clearance. I have an active 2024 Customs Bond for importing.

-I maintain an active Ohio Real Estate License- residential.

Proficient with the MLS computer system.

-Staying current with construction design trends, including kitchen & bath fixtures, cabinets, paint and lighting.

-Homeowner experience since 1997. An older home, 3,600SF, built in 1922. 25 years of renovation projects. Negotiating with the Trades

Real Estate License, Active, residential, State of Ohio

Member of the Marble Institute of America, now known as the Natural Stone Institute. 1990 to 2020

A detailed construction project list is available upon request.

Willing to represent your company at community events

Edgewater Yacht Club (EYC), Cleveland, Ohio. Current membership of 620 people.  Member since 1997,  sailing and volunteering. 

 For 43 years, EYC has sponsored the largest fresh water regatta in North America, known as Cleveland Race Week. 

 For the past 11 years, I've served on the Regatta Committee as the "On-Shore Volunteer Chair".  I manage 90+ volunteers during the 2 week event.  These volunteers serve food & drinks, sell merchandise, manage registration and entertainment. 

  The club voted me the  "Volunteer of the Year" in 2016 & 2018.

Member of the ASA, American Sailing Association

Entertaining and gourmet cooking

Enjoy traveling. I've traveled to China (20 provinces), Italy, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, France, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Peru, Mexico and Canada.

Appreciation of the Arts-

      symphony concerts, museum exhibits, and other music venues