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Tatjana Garafalo

Watertown,MA

Summary

Reliable team member with strong communication skills and the ability to adjust work for various environments. Handles modifications, requests and feedback from colleagues, clients and vendors in efficient manner, understanding needs of all parties involved. Flexible in adapting work style to fit different projects and juggling multiple assignments within tight deadlines.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Designer/Project Manager

the M1 Project, LLC
10.2015 - Current
  • Reviewed project requirements to plan workflows and evaluate client time and budget constraints.
  • Leveraged industry knowledge and emerging trends to build innovative messaging and bring design concepts to fruition.
  • Maintained and updated client drawings and as-builts to reflect ongoing changes and modifications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project specifications.
  • Kept detailed records of client standards for all projects, ensuring adherence to specifications and facilitating consistent quality control.
  • Conducted user research to identify customer needs and preferences for customer-centric designs.

Designer/Project Manager

National Premier Partners, Inc.
04.2006 - 10.2015
  • Collaborated with the owner to deliver accurate and detailed furniture drawings to clients, ensuring precision and clarity in design specifications.
  • Managed all administrative paperwork and project plans, ensuring accurate documentation and organized record-keeping for efficient project tracking and compliance.
  • Coordinated with installers to ensure accurate installation and strict adherence to design plans, overseeing the process to maintain quality and compliance with project specifications.

Manager of Design

AIS
04.1998 - 04.2006
  • Managed and mentored a team of local and international designers, supporting training, resolving project-related questions, upholding company standards, and delivering accurate and timely results to clients.
  • Worked with theCEO, Vice President, marketing team, and local designer, Leslie Saul to coordinate NeoCon events, ensuring that product presentations were up-to-date and appealing, while designing inviting spaces that effectively showcased both new and existing products.
  • Researched design trends, technology and processes and directed work of design team .
  • Chaired design team meetings and issued action items.
  • Collaborated with Vice President Mike Dugally and local designers on high-end, detailed projects, ensuring accuracy and adherence to AIS's specifications and limits.

Education

Social Psychology

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Skills

  • Project Presentations
  • CAD Drafting
  • Vendor relationships
  • Layout Design
  • Client Presentation Delivery
  • AutoCad 2024
  • Design Software CAP, Giza, Project Matrix
  • Creative design layouts
  • Analytical Skills
  • Visual Communication

Timeline

Designer/Project Manager

the M1 Project, LLC
10.2015 - Current

Designer/Project Manager

National Premier Partners, Inc.
04.2006 - 10.2015

Manager of Design

AIS
04.1998 - 04.2006

Social Psychology

Northeastern University

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