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Home My Public Portal About060_010_estroff-09162016084454.pdfSUSAN ESTROFF 11 8th Place, Tybee Island, GA 31328 1 (C) 770-309-4139 1 susanbestroffOgmail.com Dear Jan, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. Chantel Morton left me a message on Friday regarding the current open seat for the Historic Preservation Committee on Tybee. Chantel suggested I apply for the position based on my interest and experience in Interior Design, renovation and love for preserving and enhancing historic properties. As of June, my husband and I are now full-time residents of Tybee. YAY!! Although we have been visiting for 15 plus years, we are so excited and grateful to live on such an incredible island. For the past 25 years, I have been practicing interior design while always knowing my true passion and gift has been coastal inspired design and renovation of historic properties. Growing up in a Southern beach town instilled my love for preservation and vintage design. The importance of restoring and saving properties is something I believe in very strongly. Bringing out the "soul of the home" is what true and meaningful design is to me. Attached is my resume for your review. Thank you, Susan Make it a great day! SUSAN ESTROFF 11 8th Place, Tybee Island, GA 31328 1 (C) 770-309-4139 1 susanbestroff@gmail.com PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Secure a position on the Tybee Island Historic Preservation Commission. SKILLS • Excellent attention to detail • Complex problem solving • Customer service-oriented • Analytical Talents • Strong Organizational Skills • Exemplary Work Ethic • Design Expertise • Entrepreneurial Spirit • Exceptional Multi-tasker • Positive Attitude • Proven Success in Sales • Commercial Interior Design • Space planning methodology • Design process WORK HISTORY OCTOBER 2014 -MAY 2016 Manager of Interior Design 1 IA Design Group 1 Norcross, GA Maintained full responsibility of all daily operations of a full service residential and commercial interior design firm. Partnered with contractors and vendors to complete interior and exterior remodeling projects. Created presentations, concept boards and floor plans. Formulated budgets, contracts, and specification drawings. Specialized in ongoing, long term relationships with clients and builders. Consistently met deadlines and coordinated all aspects of project management. Spearheaded marketing efforts to secure new business and ensure client satisfaction. OCTOBER 2012 -OCTOBER 2014 Project Designer/Design Center Coordinator 1 Crosby Design Group 1 Atlanta, GA Conducted all new home construction design appointments for one of the Atlanta's largest home builders. Guided homeowners in making decisions based on design expertise and new home construction knowledge. Ensured customer satisfaction was met and home buyers' experience was positive. Met with vendors and trade partners to improve design knowledge and product selection. Communicated with Sale Agents, Construction Managers, Homeowners and Purchasing Agents verbally and through multiple computer software systems to ensure a smooth design selection process. Created quality model home interiors from conception to completion throughout the Southeastern United States. SEPTEMBER 2010 -OCTOBER 2012 Design Consultant 1 Ethan Allen, Inc. 1 Alpharetta, GA Provided clients with comprehensive design expertise and service. Created projects using technical and creative skills. Customarily and regularly made home calls to evaluate the client's needs and provided an individualized design solution that closed the sale. Educated clients on current design and color trends through workshops. Coordinated with the team to provide exceptional service to clients, before, during and after the sale. Utilized corporate systems and technology to design projects, created presentations and provided professional service while maximizing efficiency. Met or exceeded all benchmarks and sales goals. SEPTEMBER 2004 -SEPTEMBER 2010 Owner 1 S. Designs 1 Alpharetta, GA Responsible for all aspects of residential and commercial design firm. Created design concepts, presentations, procurement timelines, budgets, contracts, installation logistics and follow up after the installation. Worked directly with builders and multi -family housing companies to create Award winning model merchandising projects as well as renovation projects. Generated new business through ongoing marketing efforts and building designer/client relationships. AUGUST 1999 -SEPTEMBER 2004 Model Home Designer/Marketing Director I Palette - A Design Company' Alpharetta, GA Worked directly with builders and multi -family housing companies to create Award winning model merchandising projects as well as renovation projects. Generated quality models from conceptual design to completion. Spearheaded marketing efforts to secure new business and ensure client satisfaction of new and existing clients. Adeptly traveled throughout the Southeast to complete installation of projects including new and renovated single family and multi -family homes. Responsible for budget adherence and profit retention on all projects. JANUARY 1997 - AUGUST 1999 Model Home Interior Designer! EFC Interior Design, a division of Marriott, Inc. I Gaithersburg, MD Experience in all areas of model merchandising company Provided turnkey model home merchandising services to residential and commercial clients. Developed ongoing relationships with new and existing clients. Enthusiastically represented company during presentations to clients and vendors. Prepared and produced intricate bids. Coordinated logistics of model merchandising installations. JANUARY 1993 - JULY 1997 Associate Professor - Interior Design 1 Bauder College! Atlanta, GA Instructed courses throughout FIDER accredited Interior Design Curriculum. Specialized in Auto CAD for Interior Designers along with Microsoft Word and Excel. Advised Students. Assisted with internships and permanent job placement. Organized Field Trips and Community Service Projects. College liaison for Habitat for Humanity - coordinated Bauder students to volunteer and build homes. Simultaneously held position as College Registrar. 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EDUCATION 1991 Bachelor of Science: Education - Family and Consumer Sciences Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA 1985 Bachelor of Science: Interior Design University of Georgia, Athens, GA CERTIFICATIONS State of Georgia Educator Certificate, Family and Consumer Sciences Certificate Number 141081 Certificate Level 4 Grades 6-12 - Valid through 6/30/20 RRCA(Road..Runners.Club..of..America)..Certified Coach Girls on the Run Certified Coach CPR and First Aid Certification - Valid through 5/31/18 Certificate of Completion: UGA Continuing Education Program Get Assertive Keys to Effective Communication Leadership Achieving Success with Difficult People VOLUNTEER WORK Good Mews - "No kill" Cat Shelter - Marietta, GA Atlanta Humane Society - Alpharetta, GA Habitat for Humanity - Atlanta, GA Sunshine on a Rainey Day - Tripp Halstead Home Renovation Atlanta Family Promise - Provided meals and shelter for single mothers with children Project Open Hands - Meal preparation Abbotts Hill Elementary, Taylor Road Middle School and Chattahoochee High School - Johns Creek, GA University of Georgia - Sorority House Renovation - Athens, GA Lexington Woods Home Owners Association - Clubhouse Renovation - Johns Creek, GA Chattahoochee High School Cross Country Team - Board Member - Johns Creeks, GA Harris Jacobs Dream Run - Race Committee - Dunwoody, GA