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JILL JOHNSON

Joshua Tree,CA

Summary

Extremely organized, creative, and trustworthy Professional has more than 10 years of combined experience in providing operations leadership, design, planning and administrative support. Reliable candidate is currently looking for a challenging position as a General Manager. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills make the candidate successful in working with clients, staff, and other professionals in various areas across different job levels. Effectively contributes towards organizational success, professionally deals with increased challenges and responsibilities, and performs extremely well under pressure.

Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder

Go To Girl
01.2007 - Current
  • Founder of Bespoke Residential Design, Organization and Home Management company.
  • Acquired clientele through referrals; established and maintained strong working relationships with several individuals developing strong business ties.
  • Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively resolving issues.
  • Responsible for managing sub contractor and domestic staff.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, reducing costs while maintaining product quality.

Construction Project Manager

McSwain Builders
09.2022 - 12.2023

Project Manager

  • Estimate, budget, pre-construction, bid management throughout life of project.
  • Budget control and management. Weekly budget meetings with clients.
  • All scheduling and direction of subs, client, designer, architect and engineer meetings.
  • Ordering and tracking of all materials.
  • Oversee all safety and protection of project onsite following strict compliance of codes and rules.
  • Manage schedule to meet clients expectations.
  • Prepare weekly updates and production schedules with weekly reports and photos.
  • Work with local inspectors from pre rough in to final Certificate of Occupancy.
  • Following thru with all punch lists and warranty per job.

Personal Assistant

Kerry Olson
11.2008 - 07.2011
  • Organized and executed daily diary for management of household projects and staff to ensure home ran efficiently at all times.
  • Researched and oversaw the coordination with staff for large scale building projects with contractors; worked with them throughout, ensuring a seamless project
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
  • Kept detailed track of household and maintenance inventory and schedules.

Hotel Manager

Pleasure Point Inn
12.2002 - 06.2007
  • Oversaw and implemented unique marketing strategies which helped to raise public awareness of the Pleasure Point Inn around the area
  • Utilized various strategies to manage the housekeeping team, contractors and staff ensuring the luxury beachfront Bed & Breakfast was maintained and spotless at all times
  • Hired and trained new employees, demonstrating best methods for serving clients and guests.
  • Regularly analyzed guest feedback data to identify and address areas where improvements could be made, resulting in consistently high customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Conducted regular staff performance evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback.
  • Established a positive work culture that promoted teamwork, collaboration, and employee morale.
  • Managed hotel operations for seamless functioning, ensuring high levels of efficiency and guest satisfaction.
  • Greeted and assisted guests by gathering information pertaining to reservations or requests.

Design Consultant & Sales Associate

Modern Life
10.2001 - 01.2003
  • Directed the development of the policy manuals; trained and maintained organization staff; implemented procedures that ensured all service activities were performed in an organized and structured manner
  • Developed innovative design concepts to meet clients'' unique needs and preferences.
  • Cultivated long-lasting partnerships with local artisans and craftsmen to offer clients unique, custom-made design elements.
  • Successfully managed daily sales, inventory purchases as well as the shipping and receiving of all merchandise
  • Provided the design and generation of press releases for both local and statewide publications to aid in the marketing for the company.

Education

Fine Arts - Interior Architecture & Design

Academy of Art University San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
01.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology/ Education

University of California Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
06.1999

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Entrepreneurial and Innovative
  • Client Engagement
  • Organizational Structuring
  • Visionary leadership
  • Team Engagement
  • Project Management
  • Process Improvements
  • Staff Management
  • Planning and coordination
  • Ethics and integrity

Personal Information

Title: Management Professional

References

Gladly Provided Upon Request

Timeline

Construction Project Manager

McSwain Builders
09.2022 - 12.2023

Personal Assistant

Kerry Olson
11.2008 - 07.2011

Founder

Go To Girl
01.2007 - Current

Hotel Manager

Pleasure Point Inn
12.2002 - 06.2007

Design Consultant & Sales Associate

Modern Life
10.2001 - 01.2003

Fine Arts - Interior Architecture & Design

Academy of Art University San Francisco

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology/ Education

University of California Santa Cruz
JILL JOHNSON