Kimberly Wong

Managed design projects from presentation to installation. Established and met deadlines for client’s needs. Maintained all design and financial aspects of projects, such as presentations, specifications & drawings, ordering, merchandising, shopping and installations. Completed projects under budget without sacrificing the quality. Oversee multiple jobs at a time.
• Won a McSam Award for Best Interior Merchandising – sales between 300,000 &400,000

Work with homeowners in selecting interior and exterior finishes. Inform homeowners of product knowledge. Sketch up cabinet, electrical and special options. Maintain a budget with homeowners.

Organizes each day's activities to provide children with a variety of experiences and opportunities that allow
them to develop curiosity, initiative, problem-solving skills, and creativity, as well as a sense of self and a
feeling of belonging to the group.Greets infants and their parents warmly and with enthusiasm each morning.

Designed room lay outs and built-in features in AutoCAD. Purchased furniture, fabrics and accessories used in model homes. Selected finishes for walls and floors. Installed furniture and accessories. Managed budgets for each project. Met vendors to discuss pricing and products.
•Identified new vendors and product lines that offered high-end design features.

Installed furniture in model homes of an active adult community. Directed art hanger, photography and selected accessories, rugs, picture frames, and closet themes.

Hire and train new employees. Manage inventory and order new stock. Manage staff, ensuring each customer has a great experience.

Planned and managed design projects, working closely with clients to understand goals and budgets. Designed room layout, built-in features, and paint schematics in AutoCAD. Led clients on walk through and completed punch lists. Managed overlapping projects, working with attention to quality deadlines.
•Completed several projects under budget without compromising quality
•Recognized by the company owner for working with creativity and attention to detail.
•Conceived and managed a full design for a single family home.
Merchandising: Sourced furniture, fabric, finishes, and room themes. Placed orders with vendors. Called vendors to resolve issues related to inventory, pricing, and delivery. Tracked costs as part of project management. Entered project information in QuickBooks. Researched industry trends and new products.
• Won a Gold Key Award, Silver Key Award, and two Bronze Key Awards for
merchandising single family homes.
•Won two MAME Awards for merchandising single family homes (Up to 249,999 sq. ft. and 250,000-499,000 sq. ft.
•Promoted from a position as an Assistant Designer (2005-2006).
•Consulted builders in selecting exterior finishes.