Product Manager

Posted on: 2008-02-01

MICHELLE A. EDWARDS 2547 Cherry Hills Drive, Discovery Bay, California 94505 Phone: (925)240-9801 Email: [email protected] DETAIL-ORIENTATED PROFESSIONAL with extensive experience in commercial project management, move management, purchasing/negotiation, bid procedures, and business administration. A team player with the ability to effectively communicate with management, co-workers, vendors, and clients. Accurately assess projects in a progressively challenging environment resulting in organizational growth and profitability. EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts Degree- Interior Architecture University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, Wisconsin Currently Enrolled: Sacramento State OWP Program Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants Solano Community College Waste Water Math QUALIFICATIONS: Software Proficiency -MS Word -MS Excel -MS Power Point -MS Outlook - MS Visio -Auto Cad -Cadvance -20/20 -Options Pro -ACCPAC EXPERIENCE: DESIGN SELECT CONCORD, CALIFORNIA 12/2002 – 1/2008 PRODUCT MANAGER / BUYER •Responsible for maintaining 5 region-wide showrooms varying in size from 1,000-10,000 sq.ft. •Developed and implemented showroom standards by creating policies & procedures •Managed interior selections / options for 13 different home builders, averaged annual sales of $6.5 million •Facilitated the process of selecting the products which the company sold and represented •Maintained company database of products of over 10,000 SKU’s •Trained designers on technical operating programs, materials, and sales techniques CREATIVE DESIGN GROUP SAN RAMON, CALIFORNIA 7/2001 - 12/2002 PROJECT MANAGER •Project leader for commercial design task force team •Specified and ordered furniture for all commercial and residential projects •Expedited intensive space planning efforts to maximize results with budgets, and timelines •Managed installation crews of 5-10 persons •Contributed to nationally recognized award-winning projects BRG LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 7/2000 - 6/2001 PROJECT MANAGER •Managed furniture installation crews of up to 25 persons •Coordinated projects, ranging between $20,000 - $2 million, from conception to completion •Provided integration of systems furniture; site measurement to conclusion of punch-list •Responsible for all move management requirements; building, city permits and transportation, and field inspections •Organized, monitored and resolved furniture and equipment specification issues to ensure on time delivery and installation OFFICE FURNITURE USA ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA 6/1997 - 7/2000 DESIGN MANAGER •Directed sales staff of 5 crew members in a 5,000 square foot showroom •Maintained showroom floor specifications to promote products and services •Developed performance portfolio for clients to increase market share and visibility •Produced marketing materials for national advertising campaigns with head quarters HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Achieved top sales honors with Design Select, IIDA member, Vice-President of IES-student chapter, emerging leaders program participant, student design show participant, and Habitat for Humanity volunteer