Emily Cuba

Experience

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  Kathy Williams & Associates

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Interior Design Assistant

  *Collaborated with 2 Principal Architects and 2 Project Managers in small team setting on all phases of design process from programming and conceptual phases through installation*Drafted architectural floor plans, elevations, and construction details for office, government, residential and institutional projects*Overhauled resource library working with sales reps and vendors to maximize productivity during billable hours*Requested bids and quotes, coordinated delivery of FF&E, established construction schedule and oversaw installation of custom cabinetry worth over $61K as Project Manager of $175K residential kitchen renovation*Analyzed and selected FF&E for projects ranging in size from 300 SF to 65,000 SF and also set new standard finish schedule for the Missouri National Guard*Received a full time role at the conclusion of a 10 week internship in 2007 Show less

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  Archetype Design Studio

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Interior Design Assistant

  *Assisted 2 Senior Designers on high-end residential projects in Manhattan ranging in size from 500 SF to 6,500 SF with anywhere from 5 to 10 projects occurring concurrently*Researched and obtained quotes for FF&E that adhered to client’s budget and aesthetic*Performed site visits, inventoried deliveries, and oversaw installations of complete gut renovations including custom millwork, plumbing, lighting, tile, furniture and accessories*Spearheaded master vendor list for office contacts and trade accounts to increase office efficiency and productivity*Assembled and maintained master binders with all client documents, proposals, cut sheets and invoices for each specific project Show less

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  Surya

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  Social Media Coordinator

  *Independently expanded reach of company brand by gaining 20K followers on Facebook, 5K on interest, 3.5K on Twitter, and 8K on Instagram within first 6 months of profile launch*Composed original editorial content and monthly calendars for 5 social media platforms surrounding industry events and product launches as the company doubled its revenue during a 3 year period *Identified influencers, industry partners, and trends to strategize goals for targeting specific demographics and guide brand identity Show less

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  Bisazza

  Aug 2014 - Sept 2019

  Regional Sales Manager and Showroom Coordinator with an international tile company focused on expanding brands reach within the A&D community and driving sales for commercial and residential projects domestically and globally. Due to the vast region my territory covered, my role required a variety of job functions and functional expertise. I balanced 100-200 sales opportunities concurrently during different phases of the design process. I personally generated over $3.4 million in sales during my tenure and increased my territory's sales 27% in 2018. Show less My main objective as the Sales Assistant to the Regional Sales Manager was to execute all details and tasks to support their efforts to generate revenue. I created quotes using SAP, providing product knowledge and technical information to architects, designer, specifiers, contractors and homeowners, assisted clients in showroom and resolved client issues with exemplary customer service. I also assisted in the development and cultivation of the client relationships to add new business opening approximately 20 or more new accounts yearly. I reorganized, maintained, and controlled inventory of sample library, reference materials and marketing materials for over 25 collections across 6 product lines in a more effective system. I handled written and verbal correspondence related to custom orders worth up to $100K, seeing project from initial conceptualization to final installation through color selection, issue of DD, RFQs, and coordination of renderings with Bisazza Design Studio for construction documents. I was promoted to Sales Manager after excelling in this role for two years. Show less

  • Showroom Manager

    Oct 2016 - Sept 2019

  • Sales Assistant & Project Coodinator

    Aug 2014 - Oct 2016
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  Lime Tree Hospitality

  Sept 2019 - now

  Design Project Manager

  Lead and coordinate production of high quality, completely custom furnishings, casegoods, and seating for brands such as Marriott/Starwood, Hilton, Hyatt, Omni and Sheraton as well as boutique/lifestyle hotel properties encompassing thousands of guest rooms during my employmentFacilitate communication between overseas team of Project Managers, Draftsmen, and Quality Control Managers at factory level to achieve the design intent and exact specifications of elite firms for projects comprising as many as 200 individual SKU'sOrchestrate approval process for shop drawing and finishes with designers, purchasing agents and developers while resolving engineering/fabrication hitches, tracking and reporting shipping & COM, and troubleshooting installation and punch issues quickly Leading communication and collaboration with various external vendors, internal financial account managers, and purchasing agents to ensure successful completion of projects by creating and reviewing proposals, purchase orders and invoices for orders ranging up to $6M+ Show less