Sherri Koger

Experience

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  Sherri Kay Designs and Wallpapering, Etc.

  Apr 1995 - now

  Owner and Operator | Project Manager

  Owner and sole operator of locally renowned full-service interior decoration firm specializing in residential and commercial interiors ranging from new construction, mid-century modern, and historic estates. Guiding and educating clients in the design and product selection process to ensure their vision is executed from concept to completion while staying within budget and meeting critical deadlines. Extensive experience partnering with local suppliers and vendors in addition to hiring and supervising sub-contractors.• Lead Project Managero Work directly with general contractors and superintendents to gather requirements, strategize, and develop project plans and timelines.o Maintain strong relationships with City and County officials in effort to expedite permitting processes• Supervise up to 10 projects at once with a combined revenue of more than $500,000.• Nominated as one of Princeton’s Top 5 Interior Designerso Less than $100 spent annually on marketing: built client base through word-of-mouth, client/vendor referrals, and repeat clients.• Trusted Architectural Antiquities Procurement Specialist with expertise in pre-Civil war relics and finishingso Privately procure highly coveted architectural and interior antiquities in addition to rare period pieces for historic restorations of homes and estates.o Manage contractors and orchestrate removal of relic or antiquity from private homes.• Collaborate with owners and local brokers to assist in site selection and touring of private historic estates.• Primary point of contact for vendor and sub-contractor relationshipso Regularly negotiate vendor contracts and product orders reducing costs by 10-30%. Show less

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  Friendly Fundraising

  Jan 2008 - Aug 2012

  Office Manager

  Provided strategic leadership working directly alongside Owner to develop and manage office operations supporting accounting, human resources, marketing, and business development.• Managed all aspects of office including human resources, inventory, supplies, and equipment.• Led bookkeeping, payroll, A/P, and A/R using QuickBooks• Maintained inventory, pricing, and product descriptions on website• Planned and organized trade show events

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  Freedom House

  Dec 2012 - now

  Consultant - Marketing / Operations

  Promoted based on successful completion of 2013 Marketing Internship to lead numerous fundraising and marketing initiatives. Partnered with Shelter Manager and Operations team to assist in developing and managing project plans and budgets supporting marketing, fundraising, and renovation of family rooms. • Orchestrated and led first annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” fundraiser generating 25% more donations than previous fundraisers making it the most profitable fundraiser in Freedom House’s historyo Secured more than $30,000 from donors and sponsors o Worked directly with City and State officials for support and donationso Assisted with grant writing and proposalso Managed profits, expenses, and donor lists Show less