My attitude towards design is simple and classic: Form Follows Function. I strive to create spaces that are as intelligent as they are beautiful and I am only satisfied when the client is truly happy. Excellent client relations, smart design, quality materials, color and texture are a few of the hallmarks of my design. I look forward to joining a firm that shares this philosophy.

ExperienceSales/Design - Salerno’s Custom Kitchens/Fine Cabinetry, Saddle Brook, NJ April 2016-Present• Providing kitchen design to residential clients• Developing new leads through various marketing strategies• Closing sales and managing project through completion

Owner and Designer - Michael O’Hara Interiors, Montclair, NJ 2005-Present• Providing full service kitchen, bath and interior design for residential projects. Responsible for all aspects

of design and client services, including comprehensive construction project management.• Excellent problem solving skills as well as an ability to design within a range of styles, spaces and budgets• Coordinating, scheduling and management of subcontractors on a daily basis• Responsible for creating purchase orders as well as all client invoicing• Work with subcontractors to maintain construction critical path on jobs

Lead Kitchen and Bath Designer/Project Manager - Kitchens by Turano, Nutley, NJ 2002-2004• Designed kitchens and baths as well as selling all cabinetry and construction included in project• Developed own leads and increased sales by over $1m in first year; highest grossing designer• Worked extensively with clients from inception to completion of project, on time, within budget• Sold, ordered and accepted responsibility for all cabinets; field measured all of my own jobs• Supervised and gave instruction to tradespeople in field • Solved problems on a daily basis regarding space planning, design and construction• Routinely updated and improved skill set by attending trade shows, show houses, shopping the regional

competition, and taking continuing educational courses

Assistant Service Department Manager - The I. Grace Company, New York City 1999-2001• Management of residential construction projects within a Service Department• Coordinated and scheduled all tradespeople for job sites; reviewed sites for quality control• Established relationships with clients and delivered excellent client satisfaction • Maintained time sheets for all field personnel within the Service Department• Supervised and managed photography crew while documenting client projects for firm marketing• Created and implemented new billing practices within department

Banker’s Assistant/Recruiter - Investment Banking Division, Real Estate and SystemsGoldman Sachs and Co., New York City 1996-1999• Provided support to bankers in the fast paced Real Estate Division of Investment Banking• Promoted to recruiter in the Systems Division of Investment Banking, while attending graduate school in

evenings

Education:Pratt Institute 2000Master of Science, Facility ManagementGreen Mountain College 1995Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies

Computer Skills: MS Office, Mac, AutoCadVolunteer work: Junior League of Montclair-Newark, Van Vleck House, Northeast School, MFEE, UCWNS

Ms. Michael O’Hara107 Clinton Avenue

Montclair, New Jersey973.216.2954

michael132021@verizon.net