VALENTINA GONZALEZ
Loxahatchee Groves,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented project coordinator and workroom specialist with 5+ years managing custom furniture and drapery projects from order to installation. Skilled in site measuring, fabric selection, vendor communication, and client-facing coordination. Proficient with QuickBooks for invoicing and cost tracking; strong track record delivering projects on time and within budget. Seeking Interior Design Assistant or Project Coordinator role to support design teams and streamline operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator / Workroom Specialist
Furniture & Drapery Workshop
Stamford, CT
12.2020 - Current
- - Manage 20-30 concurrent custom projects (banquettes, upholstery, drapery), coordinating timelines from order placement through final installation.
- - Perform precise site measurements and create detailed work orders to reduce rework and ensure accurate fabrication.
- - Source fabrics and materials, place vendor orders, and track shipments to meet installation deadlines.
- - Communicate specifications and schedule updates with clients, designers, vendors, and installers to maintain project alignment.
- - Use QuickBooks to generate invoices, track payments, and monitor project costs; supported month-end reconciliation.
- - Assist on-site during installations and resolve field issues to maintain client satisfaction and project quality.
- - Implement follow-up processes that improved on-time delivery rates and reduced order discrepancies.
Receptionist
Beautiful Nails
Greenwich
05.2015 - 03.2019
Answering phone calls, scheduling
Education
High School Diploma -
Liceo Andino
Colombia08.2018
Fashion Design Studies
Universidad Andina
ColombiaSkills
- - Custom furniture & drapery production
- - Site measurements & installation prep
- - Fabric sourcing, ordering & samples management
- - Project scheduling, tracking & multitasking
- - Client & designer communication
- - Vendor/workroom coordination
- - Billing, invoicing & cost tracking (QuickBooks)
- - Order management systems, email & scheduling tools
- QuickBooks (invoicing, cost tracking), Email & calendar tools, Order management systems, Basic layout/fabric/finish knowledge
Languages
Fluent in English and Spanish.
Timeline
Project Coordinator / Workroom Specialist
Furniture & Drapery Workshop
12.2020 - Current
Receptionist
Beautiful Nails
05.2015 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Liceo Andino
Fashion Design Studies
Universidad Andina