Ann Gonzales, VM Coordinator

Ann Gonzales

VM Coordinator

Marks & Spencer

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Bachelor's degree, Architecture
Experience
14 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :14 years, 10 Months

VM Coordinator at Marks & Spencer
  • United Arab Emirates
  • July 2012 to December 2015

 Preparation of layout proposals and equipment update for all the stores.
 Preparation of layout proposals designing of artworks for in-store promotion, graphics and
events.
 Assisting and coordination of fashion shows and other events.
 Procurement of mannequins and other VM equipment and requirements prior to opening of
new/renovated stores.
 Scheduling, tracking and coordination of deliveries of all VM equipment and collaterals to all
the stores in UAE, GCC & Levant regions.
 Acquisition and preparation of comparative costing for materials and other in-store collateral
requirements.
 Preparation and tracking of budgetary report for HOVM presentation.
 Tracking of all VM equipment and collaterals procured.

Designer/Document Controller at Kinnarps Project Solutions
  • United Arab Emirates
  • April 2008 to March 2012

 Space planning
 Preparation and completion of working drawings
 Conceptualization of design and preparation of mood boards
 Acquisition of design briefing from the Account Managers
 Conducting site surveys prior to preparation of layouts and working drawings
 Briefing of joinery contractors together with the Project Manager-in-charge
 Updating drawing library both digital and printed files.
 Keeping track of incoming and out-going transmissions to Project Management Team, Design, Procurement, Sales and Contractors.
 Coordination between the various teams: Sales, Design, Procurement, Project Management and Contractors.

CAD Operator at Vertigo Design L.L.C
  • United Arab Emirates
  • September 2007 to May 2008

 Space planning
 Preparation and completion of working drawings
 Conceptualization of design and preparation of mood boards
 Acquisition of design briefing from the client
 Acting as client’s representative to contractors

Sales Executive at PICO International (Dubai) L.L.C
  • United Arab Emirates
  • April 2005 to July 2007

Interiors
 Consistently achieved my sales goal.
 Responsible for project management and sustain good relationship with the clientele.
 Responsible to make site presences on the initial stages and ensure periodical
check on site while project is under way as well as periodical factory visits to
ensure work is in progress.
 Coordinates with the client as well as the design and production team from the
briefing stages until handover.
 Provides initial contact with clientele, responding quickly and diplomatically to
client concerns to ensure superior servicing and satisfaction.

Design Officer at SM Supermalls
  • Philippines
  • November 2000 to March 2005

Construction and Renovations
 Preparation and finalization of designs, details and other working drawings prior to
construction.
 Model making
 Preparation of comparative costing submitted by various contractors.
 Responsible for the checking and approval of drawings proposed for by the mall
tenants/consignors.
 Supervision of construction works during implementation stage until completion and
turn-over of the project.
 Monitoring the quality of work done by the contractors.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Architecture
  • at University of Santo Tomasthe City of San
  • January 2000

courses: Special Training AutoCAD 2000i with Color Rendering 2000 Microcadd Technologies, Inc., Cubao, Q.C., Phils. Extensive professional training in sales, relationship building, customer service, team building, personal effectiveness and time management. PERSONAL BACKGROUND Born on December 2

Specialties & Skills

Document Control
Interior Architecture
Coordination
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
MICROSOFT WORKS
PROGRESS
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
QUALITY
SPACE PLANNING
SUPERVISORY SKILLS

Languages

English
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Tagalog
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