Rhonda Hodges
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.
Leadership
New York City, NY
[email protected]
Skills
Soft
Leadership, Integrity, Drive, Active Listening, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Adaptable, Emotional Intellegence
Hard
Brand Ambassador, Bids & Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Team Building, Furnishings, Space Planning
Tools
AutoCAD, Bluebeam, CET Designer, Microsoft, Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, NetSuite, ProjectSpec, POS Systems
Work Experience
Meadows Office Interiors, Account Manager, Aug 2018 ~ October 2020
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.
Strategic Response Studio, Senior Workplace Design Specialist, Oct 2015 ~ Aug 2018
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.
Tony Sacco's Coal Oven Pizza, General Manager, Jan 2014 ~ May 2015
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.
DBI in conjunction with Haworth, Account Manager for State of Michigan, Jan 2003 ~ Dec 2014
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
DBI in conjunction with Haworth, Project Manager for the State of Michigan , Jan 1999 ~ Dec 2003
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.
Koryn Rolstad Studios, Public Relations, Jan 1998 ~ Dec 1999
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.
Education
Michigan State University, Bachelor of Arts
Interior Design CIDA* Accredited (*Council for Interior Design Accreditation)
