Kim Tepper
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Work in a team environment to utilize organizational and people management skills. Knowledgeable Project Manager with proven track record of successfully managing and completing on time and on budget build outs. Leveraged strategic planning and operational expertise to enhance productivity and drive profitability. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and implement innovative solutions.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
KT Interiors
09.2020 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- 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 contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
Project Manager
Henricksen
05.2014 - 09.2020
- Project Manager for top HNI Corporation dealership
- Managed and organized commercial and hospitality furniture projects from start to finish in order to meet needs of both inside sales team as well as clients
- Main liaison between client, general contractor, building and installer with internal Henricksen team which includes both sales and project coordinators
- Review and correct design drawings and specifications per needs of client as well as technical and aesthetic requirements
- Review and correct order specifications, quotes, and vendor acknowledgements throughout planning, ordering and procurement process
- Manage and assist project coordinators with project costs, orders, claims, changes, punch items and close out
- Work with assistant in monitoring product ship dates and keeping team up to date
- Attend weekly project meetings representing Henricksen with client, project team, building management and other team players; to keep them informed and coordinate project where furniture is concerned
- Responsible for being eyes on site for designer regarding field conditions, coordinating electrical needs and locations, as well as overall success of furniture project
- Responsible for10-15 projects at any time, varying in size
- Oversight of field installers to manage project timeline, deliveries, damaged project, missing items and overall problem solving
Owner
Pearl Furniture, LLC
03.2001 - 05.2014
- Created Pearl Furniture out of a love for furniture, design and sales
- Developed a business where people could find the desired furniture at a fraction of the price
- Built and managed a successful business that prioritized a healthy work-life balance, allowing for both professional growth and the ability to raise a family with dedication and care
- Manufacture selection and negotiation
- Total sales of 7.8 million over the course of the business while maintaining a 40% profit margin
- Public relations and social media management
- Accounts payables, receivables, and all business accounting associated with running a successful business
- Customer service and satisfaction management
- Oversight of employees
- Coordination of entire process of furniture sales, purchase, freight, and procurement
Project Manager
Equis Corporation
01.1995 - 03.2001
- Project Manager for commercial real estate company in Chicago, and San Francisco
- Worked with brokers to assist with their customers needs in order to maintain a smooth process from site selection to move in
- Ran projects, as an owner’s representative for clients to relocate their businesses or create more efficient and economical workspaces
- Broker customer service in order to promote project management for their clients
- Assessment of space options and comprehensive comparisons
- Schedule and budget, development and maintenance
- Budget development and maintenance
- Development of project team players; including architectural preference, competitive bidding, and appropriate professionals for each specific project
- Facilitated weekly project update meetings with project team and clients
- Management of all team professionals in order to maintain clients specific goals and allow the team to be successful in their discipline
- Successfully managed 3-5 projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
Assistant Project Manager
Interior Construction Group
06.1993 - 06.1995
- Began as an Assistant Project Manager for the construction firm, and eventually ran projects alone
- Managed the competitive bid process for each trade required on the specific project
- Maintained the project budget and schedule in order to meet the clients’ goals
- Oversight of all project team contractors
- Managed 5-7 projects at any given time
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH06.1992
Skills
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
- Plan Grid
- Quickbooks
- Interior Designer
- Project management
- Client service
- Customer relations
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Owner
KT Interiors
09.2020 - Current
Project Manager
Henricksen
05.2014 - 09.2020
Owner
Pearl Furniture, LLC
03.2001 - 05.2014
Project Manager
Equis Corporation
01.1995 - 03.2001
Assistant Project Manager
Interior Construction Group
06.1993 - 06.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
The Ohio State University
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