Talia Garside
Summary
With 19 years of experience in project management, interior design, and client relationship management, I am a dedicated and detail-oriented professional. Throughout my career, I have honed my skills in organizing, planning, designing and decorating. From conception to completion, I have successfully overseen numerous projects. As an exceptional communicator and problem-solver, I thrive in managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines. Now, seeking to leverage expertise in design, organizing, and staging homes to make a significant impact in the industry.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Quality Kitchens
06.2005 - 06.2024
Company Overview: Quality Kitchens specializes in kitchen design and renovation
- Managed project lifecycle including preparing quotes, contracts, invoicing, sourcing, ordering, and scheduling
- Conducted site visits, client meetings, and coordination with trades
- Assisted clients with décor selections and presented design concepts
- Maintained up-to-date communication with vendors for product information
- Executed administrative functions involving call handling and appointment setting.
- Used 20/20 Design software integrated with Microsoft Office Suite for comprehensive project execution.
- Developed strong client relationships through effective communication and problem-solving
- Quality Kitchens specializes in kitchen design and renovation
Supervisor
SpecialT Staffing Inc.
01.2003 - 12.2004
Company Overview: SpecialT Staffing Inc
- Provides staffing solutions for various industries
- Trained and managed staff of 150 employees
- Managed payroll data entry
- Delegated responsibilities and enforced sanitation policies in a kitchen environment
- SpecialT Staffing Inc
- Provides staffing solutions for various industries
Dietary Department / Caregiver
HealthCare Centre
08.1998 - 12.2003
- Company Overview: HealthCare Centre provides medical and health services
- Prepared daily meals for patients
- HealthCare Centre provides medical and health services
Education
Home Staging -
Prestige Home Staging Academy
Burlington, ON11-2024
Fundamentals of Project Management -
Sheridan College
01.2013
Kitchen & Bath Design Program -
Sheridan College
05-2005
Interior Design Diploma -
Sheridan College
Oakville04-2004
OAC Diploma -
Chesley District HS
Chesley, ON01.2001
Skills
- Residential Design
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office Suite
- 20/20 Design Software
- Windows Operating Systems
- Manual Drafting
- Rendering Skills
- Budget control
- Project scope
- Project management
- Project planning
- Project scheduling
References
Excellent professional and personal references available upon request.
Volunteer Experience
- HDSB Breakfast Program, Involved in preparing meals for children from underserved communities.
- Seniors Health Care Centre, Volunteer work.
Timeline
Project Manager
Quality Kitchens
06.2005 - 06.2024
Supervisor
SpecialT Staffing Inc.
01.2003 - 12.2004
Dietary Department / Caregiver
HealthCare Centre
08.1998 - 12.2003
OAC Diploma -
Chesley District HS
Home Staging -
Prestige Home Staging Academy
Fundamentals of Project Management -
Sheridan College
Kitchen & Bath Design Program -
Sheridan College
Interior Design Diploma -
Sheridan College
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