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Rhonda Hodges

Project Leader
Extensive experience leading large-scale projects and teams for prominent global clients with exceptional results. Thrive in roles requiring creative problem solving and handling projects with unique requirements and complex scopes. Believe that developing strong collaborative relationships with clients, vendors, and teammates is the cornerstone to success.
Meadows Office Interiors
Michigan State University
New York, NY, USA

Professional Background

  • Current status
    Employed
  • Profession
    Account Manager
  • Fields
    Furniture
  • Work experience
    More than 15 years (More than 15 years relevant)
  • Management
  • Skills
    AutoCAD
    POS Systems
    Bluebeam
    NetSuite
    Microsoft Office
    Microsoft Excel
    Microsoft PowerPoint
    Microsoft Word
  • Languages
    English
    Native or Bilingual
  • Highest level of education
    Bachelor

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Full-time
    Interested in working remotely
  • Desired positions
    Leadership
  • Desired work locations
    New York, NY, USA
  • Freelance
    Non-freelancer

Work Experience

Account Manager

Aug 2018 - Present
Meadows Office Interiors, New York, New York - Commercial furniture dealership Facilitate seamless project experiences for prominent banking and finance clientele within a greater team of vendors and third-party management firms. 2019 portfolio was $14 million with team size ranging from 3 to 8 members. Revamped team dynamics to create positive team synergy.

Senior Workplace Design Specialist

Oct 2015 - Aug 2018
2 yrs 11 mos
Haworth, Inc., Holland, Michigan - Commercial furniture manufacturer Worked as both a leader and contributor on bid responses and other marketing initiatives, including photo shoots. Successfully won government and buying program contracts, as well as commercial projects. Total awards over $40 million.

General Manager

Jan 2014 - May 2015
1 yr 5 mos
TSP, Managing Corporation, Estero, Florida - Restaurant Revamped flagship store within one season of oversight. Stabilized employee turnover and decreased overall labor costs while creating a more equitable and professional work environment. Over $1 million in annual sales.

Account Manager for State of Michigan

Jan 2003 - Dec 2014
12 yrs 0 mos
DBI, Lansing, Michigan with Haworth, Inc., Holland, Michigan - Furniture dealer and manufacturer Took over the management of contracts whose end value exceeded 95 million and reformed the working relationship of this position from a vendor representative to a teammate. This was achieved by shifting from a commodity focus to a solution focus, as well as extending services beyond contractual work. Won and managed two multi-million dollar, five-year contracts for a commercial furniture manufacturer. 2009 Comprehensive Ergonomic & General Office Seating: value $13.4 million 2008 State Open Space Office Furniture: value $54.4 million

Project Manager for the State of Michigan

Jan 1999 - Dec 2003
5 yrs 0 mos
DBI, Lansing, Michigan with Haworth, Inc., Holland, Michigan - Furniture dealer and manufacturer Responsible for the coordination of over $30 million in furnishings for the State of Michigan’s Consolidation Initiative. Hired specifically to add breadth of service to the State of Michigan Contract. Additional services provided were project management, programming, creative direction, and product education.

Public Relations

Jan 1998 - Dec 1999
2 yrs 0 mos
Koryn Rolstad Studios, Seattle, Washington - Design firm for architectural art and graphics Responsible for budgeting and overseeing marketing programs, including all printed materials, photography and the website. Educated potential clients on the services and scope of work offered. Researched and completed design and percent for art competitions. Coordinated all non-profit projects and/or events.

Project Manager/Designer

Jan 1997 - Dec 1998
2 yrs 0 mos
The Project Advantage Group, Southfield, Michigan - Relocation and project management firm Second-in-command leading a corporate consolidation project for a household name retailer. Scope included relocating 1300 associates between three separate locations. Responsible for designing and procuring new furniture, coordinating reuse of existing furniture and assets, and facilitated the decommissioning of two sites.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Bachelor of Arts
1990 - 1995
Activities and societies
Interior Design CIDER* Accredited (*Council for Interior Design Education Accreditation)