Eileen Vitelli

Experience

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  Pamela Wright Interiors

  Jun 1995 - Apr 2003

  Design Assistant, Sales Associate

  - Assisted owner with all aspects of project management for high-end residential clients, including: FF&E selection, price quotes, contract generation, basic billing and sales tax documents, and scheduling trade contractors. - Managed retail showroom with two other staff members. - Designed and installed seasonal window displays, retail floor displays.

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  Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts

  May 1999 - Aug 1999

  Props Master, Opera Company

  - Built, sewed, painted, modified, and shopped for stage props and set dressing required for 3 opera productions each summer. - Managed workload, scheduling and budget for myself and one full time carpenter/stitcher.- Coordinated shop time and materials with Production Manager, Technical Director and Paint Shop.- Provided rehearsal props and coordinated final prop selections with Set Designers, Directors and Stage Managers. - Drove cargo van and 20' truck to pick up and deliver items from production warehouse to rehearsal and performance spaces. Show less

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  Eileen E. Daly

  Aug 1999 - Dec 2002

  Freelance Theatrical Set & Properties Designer

  - Imagined and executed 12-15 designs per year for professional theater companies, including: Woolly Mammoth, Theater J, Rorschach Theatre, and others. - Generated construction drawings, models, and painter’s elevations for technical staff and presentation to directors and producers. - Acquired and/or constructed all hand props and set dressing. - Creatively managed limited budgets and resources (typically less than $1,000 per show).

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  Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts

  May 2000 - Aug 2000

  Props Master, Opera Company
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  U.S. Department of State

  Jan 2002 - Aug 2011

  - Managed international portfolio of nearly 100 luxury homes for American ambassadors & diplomats in more than 40 countries on 5 continents; 6-8 major projects per year, FF&E budget in excess of $1M/year. - Organized & supervised work of junior staff. - Sole designer in 15+ years to be promoted from Junior to Senior. Increased workload from 17 to 98 projects within 5 years. - Won Distinguished Performance & Spotlight Awards annually for 6 years.- Managed master project schedules, photo library & administrative documents for +/- 400 properties, to support 10 designers. - Updated marketing, educational, management, & budget presentations monthly. - Initiated development of proprietary spec software, which streamlined and standardized specs, quote solicitation, procurement & documentation; reduced paper use, clerical errors. - Wrote specs & obtained price quotes for +/-600 purchase orders annually. - Designed and implemented digital “e-briefings,” which saved money & time by eliminating paper documents, printing costs, unnecessary face-to-face client meetings. - Trained new Junior Designers, created “welcome package” and onboarding process for new employees. Show less

  • Interior Designer, Design & Engineering Division

    Apr 2010 - Aug 2011

  • Senior Interior Designer, Operations & Maintenance Division

    Oct 2005 - Apr 2010

  • Junior Interior Designer, Operations & Maintenance Division

    Jan 2002 - Oct 2005
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  ForrestPerkins

  Aug 2011 - Apr 2012

  Interior Designer

  - Developed concepts & selected eco-friendly finishes for multi-residential projects aiming for LEED Silver Certification. - Concept/mood boards, material selections, custom FF&E specification & drawings, for luxury hotel designs.

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  Marriott International

  Jul 2012 - Nov 2014

  Interior Design Manager

  - Provided design & technical direction to hotel owners/franchisees, designers & construction contractors on 100-150 concurrent renovation projects for U.S. & Canadian Modern Essentials portfolio (Courtyard, Fairfield Inn, Residence Inn, SpringHill Suites, TownePlace Suites). - Wrote & verified completion of Property Improvement Plans (PIPs) at project sites nationwide, traveled up to 80% of workweek.- Implemented innovative “virtual” construction verification process using mobile video conferencing; eliminated travel time, cost, carbon footprint; increased speed-of-delivery to owners/franchisees. Show less

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  Studio3877

  Dec 2014 - Mar 2020

  - Coordinated master scheduling in Deltek Ajera for 50+ concurrent projects; projected staffing and forecast projects for 30 employees. - Responded to requests for proposal (RFP) with input from Partners. Solicited bids/proposals from consultants (MEP, Civil, Landscape, etc.). - Updated office-standard proposal templates, which reduced Partner time/cost to generate proposals.- Facilitated office-wide transition to Deltek Ajera project management and accounting software, supported bookkeeper with invoicing, accounts receivable tasks.- Wrote Employee "Survival Guide" (Operations Manual) & Project Manager Guide. Created & implemented new-hire onboarding and initial training process.- Established & documented standard operating procedures for new project starts & close-outs. Show less - Managed all aspects of interior design projects & client relationships for 60+ projects in 5 years. Hotel, retail, & restaurant sectors; averaged 10-12 hotel renovations annually. Led teams of 2-7.- Secured ~$870K in repeat client business. - Engaged in business development, marketing, represented firm at industry events nationwide & in press, public speaking opportunities.- Completed scope analysis, synthesized design requirements from owners, hotel brand managers/reviewers. Coordinated with & reviewed drawings from MEP, structural, lighting, landscape, other consultants. - Developed and maintained budget, produced & presented designs to client & brand managers, virtually & in-person. Negotiated with brand managers on behalf of ownership where budget or design scope conflicts arose. - Created construction drawings & documentation, permit applications & specialty review board presentations (HPRB/historic, ANC/neighborhood advisory groups), performed contract administration. - Initiated roll-out of Spexx FF&E specification software and set office specification standards. Wrote FF&E specs, worked with procurement agents to ensure accurate & timely delivery of items.- Co-created prototype design for Atwell Suites hotel brand for IHG, in team of 5 architects & designers. Show less

  • Director Of Operations

    Sept 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Interior Design Project Manager

    Dec 2014 - Mar 2020
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  Evelyn Pierce Design Studio

  Jun 2020 - Feb 2021

  Director Of Operations
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  Plumbline Operations

  Mar 2021 - now

  Owner & Director of Operations

  - Recommend best practices to integrate project management, revenue projection, timekeeping, specification, and cloud file storage software and applications, tailored to specific needs of each firm.- Create & document standard operating procedures & policies.- Benchmark benefits packages & ensure compliance with local laws. - Outline framework for business expansion; write job descriptions, pre-screen, interview and shortlist candidates for final consideration.- Establish communication protocols for sustained remote workforce, including multiple time zones and non-traditional schedules. Show less

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  Goodrich

  Jun 2022 - now

  Director of Operations