MARJAN MOLAEIFARD
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Interior Designer and Sales Manager with solid artistic, design, and marketing experience. I am an experienced Business owner with expertise in Sales and Marketing, Interior Design, Customer Relations, Team Leadership, Office and Retail Ownership and Operations. Consistently completing several projects to the satisfaction of clients keeping within a budget and time frame.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Interior Designer
Own Business
02.2011 - Current
- Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering innovative and functional interior design solutions for residential and commercial projects.
- Collaborated with architects, contractors, and clients to ensure seamless project execution from concept to completion.
- Developed comprehensive design plans, elevations, and details for a range of high-end projects, resulting in increased client referrals.
- Managed all phases of the design process including programming, space planning, material selection, and construction documentation.
- Assisted clients with budget considerations and made recommendations for furniture, wall hangings and stone and etc ,items
- Conduct in home consultations with the client , solve design dilemmas on the spot, create new innovative designs and address any and all project details
- Color Consulting on paint schemes, specialty and faux
- Material selections for the design plan per the clients chosen style and budget. Including but not limited to; Home furnishings, Accessories, Fabrics,( for custom bedding and upholstery), wall coverings, Paint colors, Wood Stains, finishes on hardwares ) Tile layouts for kitchens and baths, And all fixtures and furnishings through out kitchens and baths
- Maintain client relations, up dates, and information shared through the ongoing project
- Generate new ideas with limited direction and varied internal client needs
- Present projects to internal clients with scaled floor plans and 3-D scaled drawings
- Create one of a kind custom cabinets and moldings, built in cabinetry /shelving for fireplace surrounds, bars, kitchen, bathroom, or media need
- Monitor production schedules while adhering to assigned budgets
- Generate detailed specs of final designs
- Meet Clients out at various shops for material selections (stone slab shops, Cabinet shops, tile, flooring etc)
- Research products in relation to the clients or projects needs
- Make decisions quickly and execute per plan changes based on new findings or clients plan changes
- Selling my services and expertise in home design planning and home staging
Senior Project Manager
Own Business
03.2010 - Current
- Streamlined project management processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced costs.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
- Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
- Assisted clients with budget considerations and made recommendations for furniture, wall hangings and stone items.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
- Optimized resource allocation by closely monitoring project progress and adjusting team assignments as needed.
- Implemented change management processes to accommodate evolving project requirements while minimizing disruptions.
- Collaborated with business analysts to gather requirements, ensuring projects met client needs and expectations.
- Evaluated vendor proposals, selecting those that provided the best value for cost, quality, and timeliness.
- Conducted post-project evaluations to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions for future endeavors.
CEO
OWNER STORE
03.2014 - 08.2019
- Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
- Expanded market share through successful acquisitions and mergers.
- Developed a high-performance executive team for improved productivity and efficiency.
- Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates
- Cash handling and money management
- Selling our products and the need for them.
- Managed a staff of 8: 4 sales managers and 4 sales associates
- Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the store
- Inventory management and ordering duties
- Team Building and coaching when handling difficult and complicated sales situations
- Merchandizing, Pricing, and Display
- Planned budgets, authorized payments, and merchandise returns
- Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees.
- Increased profits through effective sales training and troubleshooting profit loss areas.
- Trained and developed new associates on POS system and key sales tactics
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service
- Coordinated between billing department and customers to resolve problems
- Responded to all customer inquiries thoroughly and professionally
- Greeted customers in a timely fashion, while quickly determining their needs
Education
Ph.D. - Architectural Design & Interior Design
University of Tehran
IRAN,TEHRAN03.2018
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Kerman
IRAN,KERMAN 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Kerman
IRAN,KERMAN06.2011
High School Diploma -
IRAN
IRAN05.2008
Skills
- Budget management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Color theory
- Excellent communication skills
- Visual communication principles
- Project presentations
- Excellent leader
- Creative design layouts
- Cash handling and management
- Working experience in Word and Excel
- Goal-oriented
- Positive and friendly
- People-oriented
- Retail merchandising experience
- Detail-oriented
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Team building expertise
Languages
English
Professional Working
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CEO
OWNER STORE
03.2014 - 08.2019
Senior Interior Designer
Own Business
02.2011 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Own Business
03.2010 - Current
Ph.D. - Architectural Design & Interior Design
University of Tehran
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Kerman
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Kerman
High School Diploma -
IRAN
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