Marianne McWilliams
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Dynamic Store Designer with proven expertise in AutoCAD and store layout optimization. Adept at enhancing customer flow and delivering innovative design solutions. Committed to achieving brand consistency and optimizing project timelines.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Designer
Kroger Co, Inc
Cincinnati, OH
01.2021 - Current
- Designed store layouts to enhance customer flow and product visibility.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative merchandising strategies.
- Oversaw project timelines, ensuring on-time completion of store redesigns.
- Developed comprehensive design guidelines as the Meat and Seafood Subject Matter Expert to ensure consistency across the enterprise.
- Provided training and guidance to new team members and interns, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Streamlined project timelines by effectively managing multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and minimizing delays.
- Achieved consistent brand presentation across multiple locations through adherence to corporate design guidelines and close collaboration with the different divisions.
- Facilitated communication and meetings between architects, contractors, and internal stakeholders during store construction projects, ensuring smooth progress from initial concept to final installation.
- Participated in ongoing store evaluations, making recommendations for improvements and implementing changes as needed to maintain a competitive edge.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop cohesive store designs that aligned with brand identity and marketing campaigns.
Office and Building Administrator
HCDC
Cincinnati, OH
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Invoice and collect rent from over 70 tenants.
- Create leases and renewals for both dedicated and CoWorking tenants.
- Maintain 70,000+ square foot facility by working with team, property management company, and vendors.
- Manage all facility capital improvement projects, totaling over 1.2M.
- Create and oversee the design and implementation of renovations throughout the building.
- Initiated and implemented new property management software to improve office efficiencies while giving tenants online bill paying abilities and account management.
Broker’s Assistant/Property Manager
Mandal Preferred, Inc.
Biloxi, MS
01.2015 - 06.2018
- Achieved high tenant satisfaction by effectively managing 20 rental properties. Delivered accurate leases and timely monthly owner statements and payments. Fostered positive relationships with vendors, tenants, and clients, resulting in efficient coordination of maintenance requests.
- Captured and edited property listings using Lightroom for enhanced visual appeal.
- Created engaging postcards, newsletters, and social media content to effectively communicate brand messages and promotions.
- Maintained company website in WordPress by regularly incorporating new listings, closings, and blog posts to provide accurate information to users.
- Organized and managed showing appointments to facilitate broker-client interactions.
- Managed office resources and ensured agents received necessary support.
Foreclosure Specialist
RCO Hawaii LLC
Honolulu, HI
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Managed over 200 cases between three major lenders while following lender-specific guidelines, federal guidelines, and state legislation.
- Acted as the liaison between the lender and the court-appointed commissioners.
- Drafted necessary legal documents throughout the sales stage of the foreclosure.
Sales Coordinator
Coldwell Banker
Honolulu, HI
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Tracked and managed all procedures for new listings and escrows for 50+ agents.
- Created flyers and other marketing pieces for both Classic and Previews properties.
- Assisted agents with preparing necessary paperwork to complete their transactions.
- Inputted listing information in MLS.
Marketing Specialist
Office Team Staffing
04.2011 - 10.2011
- Reported to the Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
- Efficiently designed and created all marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, and promotional items using Adobe Creative Suite.
- Generated monthly expense reports and sales tracking reports using Microsoft Excel.
- Managed all client records and program attributes in the company’s database.
- Coordinated open house events for properties.
- Handled all parts of sales training sessions including mailing invitations, ordering lunch for attendees, preparing training handouts and booklets, and setting up the conference room.
Designer
Cool Signs
St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Conceptualized and designed innovative products ranging from logos to vehicle graphics for small to corporate-sized businesses across the Virgin Islands using Photoshop, Illustrator, Flexi, InDesign, and Sketch Up.
- Contributed strong communication and interpersonal abilities by meeting with clients to ascertain individual needs and create design concepts, along with taking measurements and preparing quotes for production.
- Directed computer-generated production, and effectively managed all changes throughout the creative process.
- Maximized delivery efficiency by planning and prioritizing schedules to ensure seamless installation at all times.
- Enhanced the digital marketing of the company’s website by creating a new theme and layout, which refreshed the site’s feel and increased traffic to the site.
3D Designer / Construction Document Specialist
WD Partners - Retail Architecture Firm
Columbus, OH
08.2007 - 10.2008
- Developed comprehensive 3D renderings to effectively illustrate spatial relationships and aesthetic design for high-profile clients such as Walmart and Frito Lay.
- Oversaw and guided operations of two international offices in Mumbai and Kuala Lumpur for a Photoshop project, providing software training to teams through webcasts over a six-month period.
- Executed project collaboration for commercial clients including Victoria's Secret and FedEx Kinko's by preparing layouts and drawings that adhered to design and drafting standards using AutoCAD and Architectural Desktop.
- Liaised among landlords, tenant coordinators, architects, and engineers regarding regulatory code compliance.
- Analyzed code compliance and performed due diligence on new projects to uphold accuracy in construction regulations.
Executive Administrative Assistant
The Columbus Financial Group
Columbus, OH
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Managed travel arrangements, calendar, and E-mail for the CEO.
- Applied professional talents in preparing licensing material for new brokers, typing client dictation notes, and creating company monthly newsletter for all employees.
- Executed general office duties such as answering phones, preparing conference rooms, sending faxes, sorting mail, and making copies.
- Assisted other office employees when available.
- Provided excellent customer service to all existing and potential clients.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
Columbus College of Art & Design
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Miami University of Ohio
Skills
- Interior design
- Organizational skills
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Space planning
- Adobe creative suite
- Construction documentation
- Concept development
- Store layout optimization
Timeline
Store Designer
Kroger Co, Inc
01.2021 - Current
Office and Building Administrator
HCDC
08.2018 - 01.2021
Broker’s Assistant/Property Manager
Mandal Preferred, Inc.
01.2015 - 06.2018
Foreclosure Specialist
RCO Hawaii LLC
01.2013 - 01.2014
Marketing Specialist
Office Team Staffing
04.2011 - 10.2011
Sales Coordinator
Coldwell Banker
01.2011 - 01.2013
Designer
Cool Signs
01.2009 - 01.2010
3D Designer / Construction Document Specialist
WD Partners - Retail Architecture Firm
08.2007 - 10.2008
Executive Administrative Assistant
The Columbus Financial Group
01.2003 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Miami University of Ohio
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
Columbus College of Art & Design