KRISTINA MCKENNA
Lynnfield
Summary
Highly organized individual with a passion for Interior Design. A combined 7 years experience within the residential home sector between project management, staging, and furniture buying positions. Motivated to transition to an Interior Design role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
KVC Builders
03.2022 - Current
- Manage and oversee high end custom residential projects ranging from $1 million - $5 million. Assistant Project Manage jobs $10 million +.
- Planning, coordinating and managing all phases of construction projects, including project initiation, timeline, pricing, budgeting, planning, execution, and closeout.
- Liaison between clients, architects, designers, engineers, and subcontractors to monitor construction progress, resolve issues and ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Managie procurement processes, including bid evaluations, contract negotiations and vendor selection.
Home Staging Manager/Interior Decorator
MA Properties
06.2019 - Current
- Perform design services to all clients listing their home with the firm to enhance appearance and increase profitability of their home sale.
- Tasks include managing a team of 7 stagers, planning/scheduling, buying furniture & decor, analyzing trends, and the physical act of installing and uninstalling furniture and home accents
- Conduct home consultations to determine scope of project and understand client needs
- Design staging plans for over 120+ luxury homes, ranging from $1.5M-$4M, through furniture selections, placements, color schemes, and decorative accents
Associate Buyer
Wayfair
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Owned all aspects of Birch Lanes $12.5M Accent Furniture category.
- Managed hand selected assortment of 3,000+ SKUs within 14 furniture classes, sourced from 50+ suppliers on monthly basis
- Reported out on weekly, monthly, and yearly sales KPI data metrics, site navigational patterns, trends, and search term data to inform future product offerings
- Attended trade shows and held supplier meetings to build strong relationships, negotiate pricing, and discuss future opportunities for growth.
Buyer Assistant
TJX Companies
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Acted as liaison between 4 buyers, internal business partners, and 100+ vendors.
- Managed purchase orders with "open to buy" upwards of $10 million and ensured contractual guidelines, budgeting, and delivery standards were met,
Education
Certificate (Still in Progress) - Interior Design
Interior Design Institute
07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Management, Fashion Merchandising
Fisher College
Boston, MA01.2016
Skills
- Ordering and Purchasing
- Project Management
- Planning and Coordination
- Budget Management
- Attention to Detail
- Complex Problem Solving
- Client Interfacing
- Design Presentation
- Furniture selection
- Interior Design Concepts
- Procore
- Bluebeam
Other Qualifications
Procore Certified
Real Estate License
Timeline
Project Manager
KVC Builders
03.2022 - Current
Home Staging Manager/Interior Decorator
MA Properties
06.2019 - Current
Associate Buyer
Wayfair
06.2018 - 02.2019
Buyer Assistant
TJX Companies
08.2017 - 05.2018
Certificate (Still in Progress) - Interior Design
Interior Design Institute
Bachelor of Science - Management, Fashion Merchandising
Fisher College
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