Marrisa Dumford

Experience

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  Hofmann Architecture

  Nov 2015 - Apr 2016

  Project Management and Design Intern

  An architecture and design firm that has renovated over 400 vintage trailers and other small spaces. Hofmann Architecture focuses on custom projects designed with elegant simplicity.I spent time during my 6 month internship developing vital skills that would lend to my future jobs in the design industry.

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  Hofmann Architecture

  Oct 2016 - Jan 2018

  Designer

  An architecture and design firm that has renovated over 400 vintage trailers and other small spaces. Hofmann Architecture was a company for 8+ years before transitioning to Living Vehicle Inc.

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  Living Vehicle Inc.

  Oct 2016 - Mar 2020

  Operations Manager

  A luxury trailer company that aims to promote full-term mobile living. The company transitioned from Hofmann Architecture in 2018 with a previous focus on designing custom interiors for Airstream trailers.- Oversaw company operations, including financials, customer service, marketing and sales goals, etc. through weekly reporting- Managed employee business expenses through Expensify- Attended monthly meetings with both legal and accounting partners - Created Living Vehicle User Manual including step-by-step details for onboarding, maintaining and troubleshooting the luxury trailer- Created company logo and branding deck- Designed print media including brochures, business cards and flyers for promotional events and new model advertisements- Managed social media advertisements on Facebook and Instagram- Organized, executed and attended promotional events including local open houses and large scale industry trade events- Managed, styled and day-of coordination of company photoshoots- Lead a website redesign from start to finish with web design team- Previously designed custom interiors for Airtstream trailers including creating 2D and 3D plan sets, sourcing materials, and coordinating with our builder team Show less

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  Santa Barbara Picnic Co.

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2020

  Styling Assistant

  A boutique events company centered around bringing people together through beautiful picnic experiences. SBPC provides coordinating and styling for anything from private couple picnics to large corporate events.

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  CHRISTINA ROTTMAN DESIGNS

  Aug 2020 - Sept 2021

  Project Manager

  Full-service design firm for high-end residential interiors and exteriors.- Assisted with managing 10-12 design projects at once- Engaged in direct communication with clients, vendors, contractors and tradespeople via weekly email, phone and in-person meetings- Created and maintained project documents including, FF&E schedules, furnishing schedules, and monthly client billing and reimbursables- Created and tracked item proposals via Studio Designer- Processed incoming client payments and outgoing vendor payments via Studio Designer with Quickbooks integration- Assisted in sourcing materials, fixtures, furnishings and antiques- Managed installation schedules and day-of coordination with design and build teams during full home and partial installs- Created and implemented custom Furnishings Schedule for better tracking and communication with moving and storage warehouse Show less

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  Rita Chan Interiors

  Sept 2021 - Jul 2024

  Project Manager | Designer

  Full-service design firm focused on thoughtful and intentional designs; keeping sustainability, function and longevity in mind.- Regularly lead 3-5 projects simultaneously while in various design/construction phases - Weekly communication with clients, vendors, contractors and tradespeople via email, phone and in-person meetings- Designed to-scale 2D plans and elevations with Vectorworks - Created and maintained project documents including client facing design packages, FF&E schedules, furnishing schedules, and budget sheets- Sourced materials, lighting, plumbing, furnishings and antiques- Managed procurement and execution of furnishings and fixtures- Processed client onboarding within Dropbox, Asana and Studio Designer - Designed and wrote Client Onboarding Guide to initiate new projects; detailing common company policies, procedures, and practices Show less

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  Gamble + design

  May 2024 - Oct 2024

  Project Coordinator | Design Assistant

  gamble + design specializes in residential interior design and interior architectural design inspired by custom solutions for home renovations and a strong respect for the heritage of the site and the homeowner’s unique needs.- Simultaneously oversaw 10-12 projects across various stages including onboarding, design development, construction, procurement, and installation- Facilitated weekly communication with clients, vendors, contractors, and tradespeople through email, phone, and in-person meetings- Managed the company calendar, coordinating client meetings, construction meetings, and internal deadlines- Utilized Asana for efficient team communication and task management.- Organized and maintained materials for design presentations, including physical samples and digital presentations via InDesign- Handled client procurement using Studio Designer: create and send proposals, track incoming payments, manage vendor payments, and maintain accurate financial records in Dropbox- Attended on-site construction and in-studio design meetings; responsible for creating agendas, detailed note-taking, and delegating follow-up tasks- Supported company marketing efforts on Instagram and Pinterest- Coordinated and managed project photoshoots; working with photographers and stylists, tracking budgets and attending the shoot day- Utilized Active Campaign for creating and sending client automation emails Show less

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  Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

  Oct 2024 - now

  Real Estate Planner