Diane Mendoza
Walnut Creek,CA
Summary
Driven staging professional with a proven track record at Oak and Sage Interiors, adept at leading teams to efficiently prepare properties for market. Showcases a passion for interior design, blending current trends with exceptional organizational skills. Excels in client relations and inventory management, demonstrating both hard and soft skills critical for high-impact staging solutions.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Contractor - Stager
Oak and Sage Interiors
04.2024 - Current
- Lead loading team with pulling all furniture needed.
- Select furniture and accessories for homes.
- Package, coordinate and install furnishings for residential real estate properties that are in the process of coming to market.
- Installation of projects includes everything from directing movers, placing accessories, and hanging artwork etc.
- Warehouse organization on a routine basis, which includes keeping online inventory up to date as furnishings transition into and out of warehouse.
- Expand knowledge of current design trends and design techniques to better understand the staging process.
- Final walk throughs at both stages and pick-ups. Responsible for making sure items are not left behind or client's items are not taken.
- Follow procedures for being more efficient, make sure team is following procedures.
- Responsible for making first contact with client/agent at de-stage and if needed stage.
- Responsible for notating all items that are damaged.
Contractor- Stager
Jennifer Serpa Interiors
06.2021 - Current
- Manage a small team both in the warehouse and at the job site to assist in completing the stages.
- Responsible for working through any installation issues and, with the support of the Owner, is responsible for completing each stage.
Stager
Welcome Home Staging & Furniture Rental
02.2019 - 10.2022
- Assisted with pulling/moving/organizing furniture, bedding, art and accessories in warehouse.
- Assisted with selecting and tagging furniture and accessories for homes.
- Packaged, coordinated and installed furnishings for residential real estate properties that are in the process of coming to the market.
- Installation of projects included everything from directing movers, placing accessories, and hanging artwork, etc.
- Maintained warehouse organization on a routine basis and kept online inventory up to date as furniture and accessories move in and out of warehouse during projects.
- Conducted site visits to capture photographs, videos, and measurements for upcoming projects.
- De-staged homes and repacked all accessories/ furnishing to be returned to the warehouse.
- Ran various errands (e.g. pick up keys, checks, returning to warehouse or staged properties for change-outs or forgotten items, etc.).
Administrative Assistant
Metlife
06.2002 - 03.2004
- Provided support to the VP of the Human Resources Department.
- Assisted with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks as needed.
- Assisted with HR database entry and upkeep.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date financial records using spreadsheets.
- Managed the onboarding process for new employees, including coordinating orientation and training sessions.
- Arranged all travel arrangements for VP of the Human Resources Department on a regular basis.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Child Development
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, Ca 06.1993
Skills
- Able to prioritize tasks, handle multiple projects at once, and EXTREMELY detail-oriented
- Possess a passion for interior spaces
- Current & ongoing knowledge of furniture and interior trends
- Able to take direction and implement accordingly
- Team player
- Friendly
- Outgoing
- Hard worker
- Able to lift 50 lbs easily
Timeline
Contractor - Stager
Oak and Sage Interiors
04.2024 - Current
Contractor- Stager
Jennifer Serpa Interiors
06.2021 - Current
Stager
Welcome Home Staging & Furniture Rental
02.2019 - 10.2022
Administrative Assistant
Metlife
06.2002 - 03.2004
Bachelor Of Arts - Child Development
California State University, Sacramento