Barbara Shoaf
Peace River,AB
Summary
Organized Interior Designer adept at multi-tasking and developing creative solutions. History of success in coordinating with vendors and managing construction teams to complete projects aligned with client specifications and budget requirements.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Judicial Law Clerk
Government Of Alberta
03.2022 - Current
- Managed administrative duties such as filing documents, scheduling meetings and tracking case statuses.
- Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks.
- Coordinated and prepared exhibits and other materials for hearings.
- Updated firm's database with new information for client records and financial documents.
- Managed court sessions, maintaining attendant records for court proceedings.
Interior Design Consultant
United Floors
08.2014 - 03.2022
- Communicated product information, installation methods and product upgrade options.
- Produced detailed cost estimates and coordinated with vendors to deliver budget-friendly solutions.
- Transformed uninspiring areas into warm and inviting living spaces using various lighting fixtures, materials, and products.
- Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
- Implemented multiple high-end residential and commercial interior design projects within cost, quality and timeframe targets.
- Utilized computer-aided design (CAD) software to create plans and mockups of room layouts.
- Worked closely with contractors and vendors to improve project coordination, completing projects on time and within budget.
- Led interior design across conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document phases.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Illustrated visual concepts during client presentations through detailed plans and sketches
Educational Assistant
Holy Family Catholic Regional Division No 37
09.2010 - 08.2014
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
Figure Skating Coach
High Prairie Recreation
10.1992 - 04.1994
- Planned and directed physical conditioning programs to enable athletes to achieve maximum performance.
- Completed continuing education requirements to maintain compliance with coaching standards.
- Evaluated athletes' strengths and weaknesses to improve techniques to prepare for competitions.
- Helped students develop form, timing and style.
- Introduced students to principles of figure skating.
- Choreographed routines for students participating in competitions.
- Choreographed programs to prepare skaters for competitions and advancement testing.
- Taught students to perform specific figure and footwork techniques to improve compulsory scores.
Senior Hairstylist
Split Enz Salon & Spa
09.2006 - 08.2010
- Initiated and engaged clients in conversations as part of personalized service.
- Conducted and maintained inventory and set up retail displays to attract guest attention resulting in increased sales.
- Promoted and sold service treatments, enhancements and upgrades to maximize revenue.
- Investigated and resolved complaints to satisfy guests and maintain good business practices.
- Offered input into research, development and implementation of new services to advance professional product lines.
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
- Developed loyal following of clients by providing high-quality services.
- Demonstrated thorough knowledge of all salon products and services.
Hairstylist
Leonarda's Beauty Salon
06.1997 - 04.2000
- Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Stayed updated on current hair trends and techniques to make customers look fashionable and increase satisfaction.
- Educated customers on products to maximize benefits.
Sales Representative
Monahan Ford
11.1995 - 06.1997
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
- Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
Education
Diploma - Interior Design
Interior Design Institute
Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Government of Alberta
Certificate - Commerce And Business Administration
Grande Prairie Regional College
Grande Prairie, ABCertificate - Ford Sales Training
Ford Canada
Edmonton, ABJourneyman Certificate - Hairstylist
Marvel College
Edmonton, ABHigh School Diploma -
E W Pratt High School
High Prairie, ABUniversity Studies - Psychology, English
Athabasca University
Athabasca, ABUniversity Studies - Economic Studies
Northern Lakes College
Slave LakeSkills
- Relationship building
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Account management
- Affordable housing
- Tenant rights
- Meeting minutes
- Process optimization
- Project planning
- Document preparation
Timeline
Judicial Law Clerk
Government Of Alberta
03.2022 - Current
Interior Design Consultant
United Floors
08.2014 - 03.2022
Educational Assistant
Holy Family Catholic Regional Division No 37
09.2010 - 08.2014
Senior Hairstylist
Split Enz Salon & Spa
09.2006 - 08.2010
Hairstylist
Leonarda's Beauty Salon
06.1997 - 04.2000
Sales Representative
Monahan Ford
11.1995 - 06.1997
Figure Skating Coach
High Prairie Recreation
10.1992 - 04.1994
Diploma - Interior Design
Interior Design Institute
Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Government of Alberta
Certificate - Commerce And Business Administration
Grande Prairie Regional College
Certificate - Ford Sales Training
Ford Canada
Journeyman Certificate - Hairstylist
Marvel College
High School Diploma -
E W Pratt High School
University Studies - Psychology, English
Athabasca University
University Studies - Economic Studies
Northern Lakes College
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