Sanja Simidzija
DESIGNER/SALES
Irvine,CA
Summary
Passionate interior designer, artist and business owner with extensive experience in sales, design projects and kitchen and bathroom remodels. Known for transforming clients ideas from concept to trough completion . Experianced in estimating, budgeting,, purchasing, vendor coordination and managing projects from bid through final installation. Builds lastng client relationships through collaboration, thoughtful design and commitment to delivering exceptional results. .
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
OWNER
S&S DESIGN
01.2016 - Current
- Prepared bids/estimates and negotiated options
- Purchasing
- Coordinated vendors and trades trough completion
- Company specializes in Interior design, retail design, kitchen and bathroom remodel, art consulting and visual displays
Designer
Reborn Cabinets
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Led kitchen and bathroom design projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with client specifications.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline design processes and improve workflow efficiency.
- Presented creative solutions to client challenges, resulting in high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.
OWNER/FOUNDER
ART CUBE GALLERY
01.2008 - 01.2016
- Selected various Artist that best represented the vision of the gallery
- Curated various exhibits
- Collaborated with various nonprofit organizations including Laguna Art Museum, Art Walk and
- Managed all aspects of the business
- Art Gallery specializing in modern art
OWNER/FOUNDER
GREEN CUBE
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Selected and managed multiple vendors and products
- Responsible for the overall store look, merchandising and displays
- Day to day management of employees and business operation
- Responsible for Marketing/Advertising
- Innovative concept store specializing in environmentally friendly design and eco-friendly home products
Education
High School Diploma -
Belgrade Highschool
Belgrade, Serbia05.1991
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Vanguard University
Costa Mesa, CA01.1996
Skills
- SketchUp
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- PowerPoint
- Vendor management
- Bid preparation
- Client relationship management
- Merchandising
- Project coordination
- Client presentation development
- Visual merchandising strategy
- Space planning
Interests
Painting, Health & Fitness, Literature, Animals, Dance
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Nominated for “Woman in Business Award” by OC Business Journal in 2013
- Featured in various Magazines including : Riviera, Coast Magazine, Orange Coast Magazine, LB Independent, Absolute OC, and Laguna Beach Magazine.
- Green Cube Store was named as one of the most innovative businesses in OC by Riviera Magazine
- Served on the board of directors for Laguna Beach Art Walk
Timeline
Designer
Reborn Cabinets
09.2017 - 02.2019
OWNER
S&S DESIGN
01.2016 - Current
OWNER/FOUNDER
GREEN CUBE
01.2011 - 01.2015
OWNER/FOUNDER
ART CUBE GALLERY
01.2008 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Vanguard University
High School Diploma -
Belgrade Highschool