Sandra Menendez
Stamford,CT
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Designer & Operations Coordinator
Fordham Marble Company
11.2019 - Current
- Outline client design objectives, conceptualize and sketch design plans for premiere stone fabricator
- Interior Design, Architects & GC Clientele Relationship
- Determine cost of completion and project requirements in the budgeting phase
- Sales, help customers make the right buying decision by identifying their needs, recommending products, & negotiating prices
- Set timeline for completion and source selected materials and products
- Work & helped directly with clients, architects, designers and vendors while overseeing daily function of 2,500 Sq/Ft showroom
- Provided high-level administrative support to the CEO of the Company
- Acted as primary point of contact for internal staff and clients; prioritized and responded to all requests
- Managed complex calendar; scheduled a high volume of internal and offsite meetings, shipments and installation
- Completed highly detailed purchase orders and communicated with vendors and clients along the process.
- Developed and implemented innovative design solutions to complex user interface problems.
- Worked with the development team to ensure a smooth transition from concept to production-ready assets.
Property Specialist
Plaza Realty & Management
02.2018 - 12.2019
- Conducted periodic inspections of properties to ensure compliance with safety regulations and tenant requirements.
- Developed and implemented effective leasing strategies to maximize occupancy rates.
- Managed all maintenance requests from tenants in a timely manner.
- Coordinated with vendors for the procurement of services such as repairs, renovations, landscaping.
- Conduct and oversee all daily administrative affairs of the Association
- Prepares Resales and stock certificate
- Monitoring inventory for sales, rentals, and renewals
- Composing letters, Addendum, and property-related contracts.
- Assessed rental applications, conducted background checks, and approved or denied prospective tenants based on established criteria.
- Ensured that all rent payments were collected on time by following up with delinquent tenants.
Manager of Operations
Cherrytree LLC
03.2011 - 11.2017
- Established, maintained, and enforced organizational standards of performance, quality, and safety compliance.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Oversaw inventory management activities including ordering supplies as needed.
- Maintained detailed records of sales transactions and daily shift reports.
- Managed day-to-day operations while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction were met at all times.
- Supervised and trained staff in customer service, food handling, and safety protocols.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling and evaluation of employees.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, Payroll, leave balances and tax information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interior Design
Institute of Interior Design
06.2024
Associate of Science - Interior Design
Parsons The New School For Design
06.2018
Skills
- Project Scheduling
- Sketching abilities
- Supply Ordering
- Administrative Management Abilities
- Customer Invoicing
- Operations Management
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Vendor Relations
- Tech-Savvy
Timeline
Designer & Operations Coordinator
Fordham Marble Company
11.2019 - Current
Property Specialist
Plaza Realty & Management
02.2018 - 12.2019
Manager of Operations
Cherrytree LLC
03.2011 - 11.2017
Associate of Science - Interior Design
Parsons The New School For Design
Bachelor of Science - Interior Design
Institute of Interior Design
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