NATALIE MARTIN
Mandeville,LA
Summary
Proficient project management professional with extensive experience in orchestrating operations, financial support, and resource management to meet project objectives. Enhances project efficiency through effective documentation management and strong vendor relationships. Delivers projects on time and within budget while facilitating communication across teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager Assistant
Barrister Construction
Covington, LA
01.2026 - 06.2026
- Managed documentation for contracts, permits, and project progress reports effectively.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
- Assisted with procurement of materials, ensuring timely delivery to job sites.
- Coordinated communication between contractors, suppliers, and clients for ongoing projects.
Sales Associate/Interior Designer
Niche Modern Home
Mandeville, Louisiana
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Collaborated with clients to determine design preferences and project requirements.
- Assisted customers in selecting home decor items and furniture styles.
- Maintained product displays to highlight seasonal collections effectively.
Project Manager Assistant
DonahueFavret Contractors, Inc.
Mandeville, Louisiana
11.2022 - 03.2025
- Created and distributed project documentation, including subcontract agreements and purchase agreements, to ensure compliance and clarity in project execution.
- Coordinated team members to complete tasks on time and within budget, enhancing project workflow and team collaboration.
- Established relationships with vendors and negotiated contracts to secure favorable terms and support project objectives.
- Supported Project Managers and Superintendents for multiple projects concurrently.
- Documented project requirements, processes, and procedures.
- Ensured compliance by obtaining required permits for each project.
Estimator/Project Manager
Joffary Window Coverings
Metairie, Louisiana
11.2011 - 10.2022
- Managed contract negotiations, submittals, field measurements, material acquisition, and installation coordination for multiple projects, ensuring timely and successful project delivery.
- Created detailed cost estimates for commercial window coverings, including blinds and manual and motorized roller shades, enhancing project budgeting accuracy.
- Prepared contracts and negotiated revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with general contractors and clients.
- Developed and submitted budget estimates, progress reports, and DBE reports.
- Collaborated with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to resolve work procedures, complaints, and construction problems, improving project workflow.
- Directed and supervised installers daily.
- Requisition supplies or materials to complete projects, including receiving shipments at the warehouse.
Interior Designer
D. Batia Interiors, LLC
Biloxi, Mississippi
12.2008 - 10.2011
- Conducted client meetings to assess factors influencing interior environment planning, including budget, architectural preferences, and intended use.
- Advised clients on interior design factors such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings or equipment, and color coordination.
- Estimated material requirements and costs, and presented design to client for approval.
- Coordinated fabrication, installation, and arrangement of custom window treatments, bedding, and upholstery.
- Assisted Senior Designers with comprehensive residential and commercial projects.
Education
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) - Interior Design, Architectural Engineering Technology
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MSSkills
- Documentation management
- Contract negotiation
- Procurement coordination
- Client communication
- Cost estimation
- Vendor management
Affiliations
- Allied ASID, American Society of Interior Designers
Timeline
Project Manager Assistant
Barrister Construction
01.2026 - 06.2026
Sales Associate/Interior Designer
Niche Modern Home
10.2025 - 12.2025
Project Manager Assistant
DonahueFavret Contractors, Inc.
11.2022 - 03.2025
Estimator/Project Manager
Joffary Window Coverings
11.2011 - 10.2022
Interior Designer
D. Batia Interiors, LLC
12.2008 - 10.2011
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) - Interior Design, Architectural Engineering Technology
The University of Southern Mississippi