Tanya Miller
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Dynamic Operations Manager at Woodrich Furniture with expertise in financial analysis and strategic decision-making. Proven track record in optimizing cash flow and enhancing property value through effective budgeting and renovation oversight. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and vendor management, driving project success and client satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Woodrich Furniture
04.2018 - Current
- Operate in a CFO-adjacent leadership role, running the company’s day-to-day financial engine on strategic financial decisions, including pricing strategy, cost control, budgeting, cash-flow management, invoicing, payroll, and vendor oversight using QuickBooks.
- Maintaining complete and reliable records, overseeing data integrity, expense tracking, and reporting to support informed, real-time leadership decisions.
- Produce high-quality Photoshop renderings incorporating upholstery selections to clearly visualize final designs, align designer and client expectations, and secure approvals prior to production.
- Serve as the primary liaison between design and construction teams, ensuring alignment between design intent, project budgets, and execution timelines.
- Provide executive and project operations support by managing calendars, client communications, installations, pickups, deliveries, and order coordination throughout the custom upholstery and furniture production lifecycle.
Real Estate Investor
Self Employed
04.2018 - Current
- Analyze residential real estate markets to evaluate rental investment potential and determine optimal acquisition and financing strategies, including application of the BRRR methodology.
- Lead end-to-end investment execution, including financial analysis, renovation budgeting, contractor bidding, material procurement, and oversight of all trades from demolition through project completion.
- Communicated renovation scope, timelines, and cost expectations to contractors, ensuring alignment with budgets and return targets.
- Successfully reposition and lease renovated properties within weeks of completion, resulting in increased cash flow and significant appreciation in property value.
- Continuously monitor market conditions, rental demand, and operating expenses to refine pricing, maximize returns, and inform future investment decisions.
- Oversee ongoing property operations and asset performance, focusing on expense control, maintenance planning, and long-term value optimization.
Interior Design Assistant
Fitzgibbons Designs
01.2016 - 04.2018
- Commercial and Residential space planning, presentation
finish schedules, details on AutoCAD, PowerPoint
presentations.
- Assist in choosing textile options, appropriate furniture,
flooring, AutoCAD potential tile layouts/floor pattern
plans.
- 3D modeling using Sketch-Up/ Photoshop for conceptual
design.
- Administrative work, ordering materials, speaking to reps,
updating excel spreadsheets to keep all materials,
furniture and fabric organized throughout design process.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Virgina Marți College Of Art And Design
Lakewood, OH03-2018
Associates of Applied Business - Business Administration And Management
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, Ohio, OH08-2014
Skills
- Financial Analysis & Decision Support
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash-Flow Management
- Pricing Strategy & Cost Control
- Vendor & Contract Management
- Expense Tracking & Financial Reporting
- QuickBooks (Invoicing, Payroll, Estimates, AP/AR)
- Rental Market Analysis & Deal Evaluation
- Renovation Budgeting & Capital Improvement Planning
- Property Performance Optimization
- Executive-Level Organization & Prioritization
- Problem Solving Under Time & Budget Constraints
- Negotiation & Cost-Conscious Decision Making
- Adaptability in Fast-Moving, High-Responsibility Environments
- Attention to Detail with Big-Picture Awareness
- Client-Focused & Results-Driven Mindset
- Leasing Strategy & Revenue Growth
- End-to-End Project Coordination
- Cross-Functional Liaison (Design, Construction, Finance)
Timeline
Operations Manager
Woodrich Furniture
04.2018 - Current
Real Estate Investor
Self Employed
04.2018 - Current
Interior Design Assistant
Fitzgibbons Designs
01.2016 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Virgina Marți College Of Art And Design
Associates of Applied Business - Business Administration And Management
Cuyahoga Community College