Marche Fuhri
Parker,CO
Summary
I am passionate about interior design, construction, renovation, project management and residential property sales and investment.
I love taking a project from start to finish and seeing the end results.
I am self motivated and hard-working and a go-getter. I work very well under pressure and I enjoy working with a team to reach common goals and complete projects timely and effectively.
I have extensive international experience as an Executive Manager with over 15 years of experience running a start-up and emerging company. I have Strong design, project management and people management skills as well as construction and renovation expertise. Experience in Building strategic business relationships and partnerships. Strong drive with excellent interpersonal, communication and team-building skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Manager / Director
Eeden And Company
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Brought in new business connections and revenue generation opportunities by improving networking strategies.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and contractors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Improved business profits through innovative cost containment and revenue generation techniques.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to drive continuous improvement in overall company performance.
- Project management
- Staff Management
- Overall leadership and decision making
- Management of sub contractors and their teams
Business Owner/Operator
Marche Interiors (Pty)Ltd
04.2010 - 04.2021
- Owner and operator of Marche Interior design PTY LTD for 11 years.
- Marche interiors mostly did residential projects, but also commercial projects.
- I was responsible for taking a project from design and planning, to construction/renovation and then to final completion and hand over to client.
- Project management of home renovations.
- Managing subcontractors for building projects and renovations.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for effectively running projects.
- Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve clients expectations.
- Did invoices for clients and was in charge of paying all suppliers.
- Payroll for 4 employees weekly.
- Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended trade shows annually to view and purchase products for resale.
- Trained and developed and maintained 5 team members throughout 11 year business history.
Manager
Natural Living Interiors
03.2009 - 04.2021
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through continual communication.
- Responsible for reaching targets, customer service and relations.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring of two installation teams of 4 people in each team.
- Snag listing and quality control.
- Onboarding of new employees, including training and mentoring.
Kitchen designer and Sales Consultant
Easy Life Kitchens
04.2008 - 04.2010
- I was responsible for meeting with new clients, getting a design brief and designing their dream kitchen.
- Ordering cutting list for installer.
- Meeting with plumber and builder to ensure the building was in order for kitchen installation.
- Managing installation team to make sure the kitchen was installed to clients needs and requests.
- Managing budget of project.
- Invoicing clients and ensuring prompt payment as per agreed terms.
Education
Certificate - Leadership
Leadership Institute
Parker, CO04.2021
Diploma - Project Management Diploma
North-West University
North West University Potchefstroom2015
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Design School of South-Africa
Pretoria, South-Africa11.2007
Certificate - AutoCAD
Design School of South-Africa
Pretoria, South-Africa11.2007
Skills
- Designing and spacial planning
- Quotations
- Project Management
- Budgeting
- Staff Management
- Customer Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Consulting
- Sage Accounting
- Advertising
- Social Media strategy
- Sub Contractor management
- Photoshop
- Microsoft excel and word
- Winner design software
- Relationship Building
- Sales Promotion
- Workflow Management
Languages
afrikaans
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Executive Manager / Director
Eeden And Company
01.2021 - 02.2022
Business Owner/Operator
Marche Interiors (Pty)Ltd
04.2010 - 04.2021
Manager
Natural Living Interiors
03.2009 - 04.2021
Kitchen designer and Sales Consultant
Easy Life Kitchens
04.2008 - 04.2010
Certificate - Leadership
Leadership Institute
Diploma - Project Management Diploma
North-West University
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Design School of South-Africa
Certificate - AutoCAD
Design School of South-Africa
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