Judi Costello
Mentone,USA
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Summary
A highly resourceful, motivated, flexible, innovative, and enthusiastic individual who possesses considerable knowledge regarding design and implementation, purchasing and administrative procedures. A quick study who can absorb new ideas and is experienced in producing, coordinating, planning and organizing a wide range of activities. Well organized and an excellent team player with a proven ability to work proactively in a complex and busy environment.
Work History
Owner/Interior Designer & Event Specialist
UNIQUE INTERIORS & EVENTS
01.2008 - Current
- Operations, Sales, Marketing and Design. Originate and Distribute Advertising Collateral, Management of Employees. Direct all daily work functions including purchasing, payroll, design, operations, production, pickup and delivery. Responsible for the planning and implementation of all projects and events while staying within budget. Manage and negotiate with vendors and responsible for all communication with clients. Coordinate and supervise all outside vendors. Develop vendor relationships, prepare project time-line and insure compliance with all parties. Ability to focus on details. At end of job or event, prepare job or event expenditure report and process all invoices.
- Create and design all marketing materials and originate and develop creative design concepts
- Knowledge and proficiency with 20/20 software for designing kitchens and layouts for event design
- Hiring and discharge of employees, interns and vendors
- Supervision and motivation of employees and vendors
- Quality control of items produced and event décor
- Design and implementation of new furniture for clientele
- Sales, Marketing and Retention of Clientele
- Provide scheduling for all job related tasks and payments
Real Estate Agent
Century 21
01.2001 - 01.2011
- Prospect for leads to acquire prospective Buyers and Sellers.
- Prepare Listings for Showing Appointments for Buyers.
- Prospect for Sellers to obtain Listings.
- Hold Open Houses as an Event to Acquire Buyers and Sellers.
- Design & Staging of Listings.
- Marketing. Prepare and Implement all marketing materials.
- Prepare Homes for Inspections.
- Write and Negotiate offers on homes and office buildings for Buyers.
- Write contracts for Sale of Homes, Businesses or Offices for Sellers.
- Negotiate contracts between Buyers, Sellers and Agents.
- Prepare all necessary mandated paperwork for Sales and/or Purchases.
- Follow guidelines of NAR, CAR, CVAR.
- Achieved success in earning Century 21 Centurion Award for 3 consecutive years.
WEST COVINA DESIGN CENTER
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Company Overview: (no longer in business)
- Responsible for Kitchen, Bath and Space planning design using 20/20 Design software.
- Preparation of customer designs for approval to gain contracts for same.
- Hired subcontractors and provided scheduling for job implementation through completion.
- Coordinated, planned, and implementation of all designed areas of client’s home or offices.
- Audited and approved payables related to subcontractors and design accessories.
HOME DEPOT – KITCHEN DESIGN CENTER
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Responsible for Kitchen and Bath design using 20/20 software.
- Responsible for updating records as necessary, tracked sales and cancellations.
- Maintained records and prepared estimates.
- Recorded and prepared weekly finance reports of sales and prospective sales.
- Prepared invoices and verified merchandise quantities to be shipped.
- Assisted Manager of Department in areas of operations, accounting and sales.
- Responsible for financial reporting, work orders and general maintenance requests.
- Assisted with preparations for special events.
Education
High School - undefined
Northview High School
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Mt. Sac and Citrus College
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Lumbleau School of Real Estate
Skills
- Executive Administrator
- Purchasing
- Advertising/Marketing/Sales
- Ability to Meet Deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher
- Project Management
- 20/20 Design Software
- Excellent Organizational Skills
- Work Independently
- Ability to Prioritize
- Quick Books/Fresh Books
- Contracts/Agreements
- Administrative and Support Services
- Customer Service
- Detail Oriented
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Client service
- Project management
- Operations management
- Business management
- Business planning
- Project estimating
- Staff management
- Marketing
- Team oversight
- Financial management
- Staff hiring
- Business development
- Business launch
- Negotiation
- Employee development
- Product branding
Work Type
Part TimeContract WorkGig WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Flexible work hoursCompany CultureWork-life balanceTimeline
Owner/Interior Designer & Event Specialist
UNIQUE INTERIORS & EVENTS
01.2008 - Current
WEST COVINA DESIGN CENTER
01.2006 - 01.2008
HOME DEPOT – KITCHEN DESIGN CENTER
01.2005 - 01.2006
Real Estate Agent
Century 21
01.2001 - 01.2011
High School - undefined
Northview High School
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Mt. Sac and Citrus College
undefined
Lumbleau School of Real Estate
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