Liza Maria Koutcharyan
Irvine,USA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Office Manager with over 10 years of experience optimizing office operations and driving project success across diverse industries such as construction, design, retail and fashion. Skilled in vendor relations, and cross-functional collaboration, with a proven ability to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Synergy Installers L.A.
07.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: www.synergyinstallers.com
- Spearheaded first California office From location search to negotiation lease to setting up a fully functioning office in all aspects
- Demonstrated strong decision-making by sourcing and purchasing fleet vehicles that aligned with both the company’s financial goals and operational needs, while managing vendor relationships effectively
- Hire staff and do onboarding in ADP
- Processed payroll Assisted with QuickBooks
- Source vendors considering given budget Create trusting business relationships
- Follow up certificate of insurance requests prior to job start
- Assisted PM with tasks, orders for raw materials and monitoring jobs progress through daily updates on Project Management dashboard program
- Interfaced with oversea clients and Italian mother company
- Set up Business Account with Enterprise for all 4 of our companies
- Organized and facilitated travel arrangements together with travel team
- Built strong, trust-based relationships across teams and departments facilitating open communication and fostering a collaborative environment
- Successfully mediate any conflicts between cross functional teams by listening to concerns, mediating solutions and maintaining a positive work atmosphere
- Adapted communication style and work strategies to accommodate cultural differences with our international teams, ensuring smooth collaboration across borders
Office Coordinator
Custom Architettura SRL
01.2010 - 08.2021
- Coordinated all office at this construction company that designed and built custom single-family homes, hotels, retail establishments and restaurants
- Acted as liaison with clients, architects and vendor Traveled to client locations and furniture factories
- Scheduled and coordinated subcontractors
- Purchased office supplies and construction materials
- Sourced vendors reducing overall costs and saved up to $10% yearly
- Handled payroll for 8+ staff members
Founder and Designer
Aloafunbags
07.2005 - 01.2010
- Founded and developed a personal brand specializing in Unique, Italian inspired, high-quality handbags perfect to wear with anything
- Created brand, logo, design, sourced material
- Sold unique, handcrafted pieces to local boutiques in Rome Created local clientele
Partner / General Manager
Malafemmina Store
04.2003 - 06.2005
- Launched and grew this high-end lingerie shop
- Organized the store opening and schedules
- Determined all product mix and visuals
- Established operating policies and procedures to enhance customer experience
- Handled all administration functions, licensing, and accounting duties
- Created a marketing plan with opening trunk shows and promotions
- Achieved high customer satisfaction and significant repeat and referral business
Education
B.A. - Business Administration
John Cabot University
International Affairs Coursework
Florida International University
Miami, FLSkills
- Office Management
- Vendor Relations
- Supplier Negotiations
- Operations Optimization
- Multilingual communication
- Project Coordination
- Budgeting
- Cost Control
- Process Improvement
- Entrepreneurship
- Brand Development
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Payroll Management
- Onboarding
- Team Leadership
- Software Proficiency
- QuickBooks
- ADP
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- Project Management Tools
- Excel
- PowerPoint
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Office Manager
Synergy Installers L.A.
07.2022 - Current
Office Coordinator
Custom Architettura SRL
01.2010 - 08.2021
Founder and Designer
Aloafunbags
07.2005 - 01.2010
Partner / General Manager
Malafemmina Store
04.2003 - 06.2005
International Affairs Coursework
Florida International University
B.A. - Business Administration
John Cabot University
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