Saba Najafi

• Assigned as Material Library Coordinator
• Worked with representatives to set up lunch and Learns and Product Knowledge sessions
• Organized in-studio vignettes
• Effectively worked on contract administration tasks within four commercial projects.
• Developed 3D renderings for clients - Worked on programming phase of projects and developed bubbling and blocking diagrams
• Chose architectural finishes for multiple residential and commercial projects
• Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
• Developed space planning concepts, colour palette selections and textile presentations.
• Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views and material boards for review and presentation.
• Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
• Consulted with clients to determine architectural preferences to meet overall design goals.
• Interfaced effectively with contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas.
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Programmed space requirements from schematic design to construction document phase and installation.
• Carefully reviewed contractor submittals of finish materials.
• Created professional presentations using InDesign to creatively communicate design intent and direction.

• Appointed to execute closing procedures as proven reliable and trustworthy, freeing management to focus on other business operations
• Influenced a spike in a single day’s sales by $500 by efficiently and productively receiving and displaying products in one day, normally executed in 3
• Scheduled to manage the store individually, which improved skills regarding proficient multi-tasking.

• Brough up monthly sales by 10% through creating a client requests book and calling the customers when their requested items were available in the store
• Got new employees trained at the cash desk and on the sales floor in one week
• This fast training got the new employees ready for the holiday season and caused speedy customer service during the year's busiest days
• Created a positive atmosphere for mothers shopping at the store by talking and entertaining their children.
• Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
• Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.

• Formulated and implemented marketing displays with a view to attract customers to step inside to shop, causing an increase in daily sales
• 2 - Worked in a team of 4 visual merchandisers in 7 different departments
• Managed the team and divided the tasks based on the skills of each individual, this made the tasks to be done faster in a productive manner
• Came up with window display strategies by updating fashion knowledge through magazines
• Implemented less desirable items by the customers in the displays and showcased them in such as way that the sales of the items would increase by approximately 60%.
• Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.

GPA: 3.8, Recipient of several academic awards and scholarships