Nicole Viglienzoni
Placerville,CA
Summary
Accomplished Business Owner and Project Manager offering 10 years of progressive business experience. Dedicated to maximizing bottom-line profits with forward-thinking approaches and clear focus on continuous improvement.
Knowledgeable about Construction and interior design, project coordination, estimating ,financial administration, regulatory compliance, building codes and recordkeeping.
Small Business Owner with 20+ years of experience in operations management, business strategy and financial management. Demonstrated success in capitalizing on new trends and technologies to drive business development initiatives and achieve sales goals. Creative Designer with experience in all design styles.
Successfully completed projects worth up to $2,000,000.00 in 2020.
Talented at establishing trusting relationships with clients and coworkers. Committed to ensuring each design is of quality and excellence.
Built operations from ground up with strategic and scalable approaches.
Well-oriented to quickly identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Trend-setting Designer successful at listening to needs of clients and collaborating on creative visions, and keeping projects in budget.
Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Broad experience includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner, Designer and Project Manager
NV Home Designs
Placerville, CA
10.2020 - Current
- Worked with client via email, phone and in-person to collect information to complete designs.
- Applied sophisticated concepts around framework to craft design solutions that scaled.
- Reviewed, edited and applied style rules to design, complying with company guidelines.
- Identified and used scalable frameworks to tackle structural problems with design content.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
- Created product designs in alignment with specifications.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
- Exhibited storytelling and persuasive techniques to build trust and establish relationships with teams and partners.
- Managed sales presentations to promote product and brand benefits.
- Delivered designs to diverse clients on time and within budget.
- Coordinated with technical and IT teams to develop company website and create online advertisements.
- Analyzed client business needs and assisted in determining appropriate resources and strategies.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
- Developed and maintained project plans, budgets, timelines and resource allocations.
- Monitored progress of projects, identified risks and issues and proposed solutions.
Kitchen, Bath Designer, Sales ,Project Management
Chriswell Home Improvement
North Highlands, CA
02.2019 - 10.2020
- Created custom design boards with attention to detail for visual representation.
- Provided complimentary in-home consultations to prospective clients to gather ideas and promote design services.
- Gave clients information about strategies to keep spaces fresh and inviting.
- Developed interior design concepts and prepared interior systems and finishes.
- Gave clients information about strategies to keep spaces fresh and inviting.
- Maintained accurate specifications for each project.
- Created professional presentations to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
- Produced content for material boards and specification binders for presentation and construction.
- Provided information about available color palettes and helped select colors that reflected client personality and goals.
- Photographed completed interior design and staging projects to promote services and grow business.
- Reviewed project costs, budgets and adherence to schedules.
- Assisted clients successfully by choosing furnishings consistent with preferences and budget.
- Provided complimentary in-home consultations to prospective clients to gather ideas and promote design services.
- Collaborated closely with customers, adjusting plans to satisfy client needs and requirements.
- Developed cost estimates for various bath designs based on client requests.
- Inspected finished installations for quality assurance purposes.
- Provided advice on color schemes, finishes, lighting options, storage solutions, and other details related to bathroom design.
- Conducted site visits to measure existing bathrooms before designing renovations or additions.
Kitchen and Bath Design and Sales
Yancey Home Improvements
Sacramento , CA
01.2018 - 11.2019
- Developed interior design concepts and prepared interior systems and finishes.
- Gave clients information about strategies to keep spaces fresh and inviting.
- Maintained accurate specifications for each project.
- Created professional presentations to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
- Produced content for material boards and specification binders for presentation and construction.
- Provided information about available color palettes and helped select colors that reflected client personality and goals.
- Photographed completed interior design and staging projects to promote services and grow business.
- Reviewed project costs, budgets and adherence to schedules.
- Assisted clients successfully by choosing furnishings consistent with preferences and budget.
- Provided complimentary in-home consultations to prospective clients to gather ideas and promote design services.
- Collaborated closely with customers, adjusting plans to satisfy client needs and requirements.
Education
Design
NYIAD
online 09-2020
Skills
- Creative and Artistic
- Art Conceptualization
- Multi-Tasking Abilities
- Computer Literate
- Sales Tracking
- Records Organization and Management
- Customer Service Management
- Goal Setting
- Business Leadership
- Presentations and Demonstrations
- Cost Reduction
- Customer Service
- Team Leadership
- Scope of Work Development
- Creative Thinking
- Project Management
- Design Concepts Development
- Sales Promotion
- Multitasking and Organizing
- Focus and Follow-Through
- Administrative Management
- Work Prioritization
- Budget Control
- Analytical Skills
- Design Strategy
- Business Management
- Budget Administration
- Sales Leadership
- Bidding processes
- Quality Management Systems
- Operations Management
- Business Planning
- Project estimating
- Relationship Building
- Human Resources
- Client Service
- Sales management
- Design coordination
Accomplishments
- Promoted from Sales team member to Lead Designer/Sales leader, in less than 12-months.
- Exceeded sales goals by average of 150% in 2020.
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Developed relationships with new clients and typically exceeded sales goals by 150%.
- Recognized as Top Salesperson/Designer of the the year 2020, for outstanding performance and team contributions.
Work Diversity
Chriswell
- Business Ownership
- Project Management
- Estimating
- Office Management
Timeline
Owner, Designer and Project Manager
NV Home Designs
10.2020 - Current
Kitchen, Bath Designer, Sales ,Project Management
Chriswell Home Improvement
02.2019 - 10.2020
Kitchen and Bath Design and Sales
Yancey Home Improvements
01.2018 - 11.2019
Design
NYIAD
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