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Corine Gjelaj

Salmon Arm,Canada

Summary

Highly motivated employee with a strong desire to embrace new challenges. Excels in supporting clients by actively listening to their needs and delivering an exceptional experience. Results-oriented Interior Designer leveraging extensive experience and knowledge to craft unique and innovative design solutions. Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills enable the provision of the highest level of customer service. Committed to staying abreast of the latest industry trends and developments, consistently striving for excellence in work.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Virtual Assistant

Self-employed
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Assisted multiple entrepreneurs across Canada.
  • Organized and managed calendars, appointments, and travel arrangements for clients.
  • Compiled data from various sources to create reports and presentations.
  • Created invoices and tracked payments received from customers.
  • Managed customer inquiries through email and telephone communication.
  • Managed social media presence and followers.

Owner/operator

Treehouse Bistro
04.2016 - 11.2016
  • Built a successful bistro from the ground up
  • Managed restaurants of up to 15 staff, creating schedules and conducting interviews
  • Supervised opening and closing duties, handled cash-outs, nightly reports
  • Increased monthly sales by over 50% through staff re-education and implementing new marketing strategies
  • Reorganized inventory, created new filing systems and posted weekly reports.

Financial Advisor, Service Representative

SASCU Credit Union
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Created a pleasant work environment to ensure customers had a positive experience
  • Maintained confidence, friendliness and professionalism at all times.
  • Developed financial plans and strategies tailored to clients' individual needs.
  • Conducted detailed analysis of clients' current financial situation, including risk assessment, cash flow management, and retirement planning.
  • Maintained accurate records of all client interactions and transactions in accordance with company policy and regulatory requirements.

Interior Design Consultant

Yew York Design
08.2010 - 03.2013
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized interior design consultations and recommendations.
  • Developed creative design solutions for residential and commercial spaces, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinated with vendors and suppliers for the procurement of materials, maintaining project timelines and budgets.
  • Built strong relationships with clients through clear communication and quality service, leading to referrals and repeat business.

Interior Design Assistant

Nubo Design
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Worked collaboratively with team members, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
  • Established positive working relationships with co-workers, other departments, and management.
  • Advised clients on comfort and durability of various fixtures, materials and surface coverings.
  • Completed minor room adjustments to freshen up environments.
  • Prepared cost and material estimates prior to advising on marketing matters and real estate design layouts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Human Geography

Langara College
Burnaby, BC
09.2010

Bachelor of Arts - City Planning

Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, BC
06.2007

Associate of Arts - Interior Design

Art Institute of Vancouver
Vancouver, BC
12.2006

Yoga Teacher

Vibrant One Yoga
Online
01.2024

Skills

  • Customer Relationship Building
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Product and Service Sales
  • Interior Styling
  • Furniture selection
  • Space Planning
  • 2D and 3D modeling
  • Design Research
  • Color theory
  • Sketching
  • Budget Management
  • Concept Development
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Design process
  • Rendering

Languages

French
Professional Working

Timeline

Owner/operator

Treehouse Bistro
04.2016 - 11.2016

Virtual Assistant

Self-employed
01.2015 - 01.2018

Financial Advisor, Service Representative

SASCU Credit Union
01.2013 - 01.2016

Interior Design Consultant

Yew York Design
08.2010 - 03.2013

Interior Design Assistant

Nubo Design
01.2009 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Human Geography

Langara College

Bachelor of Arts - City Planning

Thompson Rivers University

Associate of Arts - Interior Design

Art Institute of Vancouver

Yoga Teacher

Vibrant One Yoga

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