Nancy Tomczak has over 30 years of experience in design, project coordination, buying, and administration. She has worked as an Administrative Assistant for the Senior Center in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and previously spent over 20 years as an Interior Designer and Buyer for Tyner Furniture Co. in Ann Arbor. She has extensive knowledge in retail space layout and merchandising, overseeing projects, and client consultation.

1. NANCY TOMCZAK
7224 Richmond Dr.  Ypsilanti, MI 48197  Home (734) 484-0127
ntomczak@provide.net
DESIGNER / PROJECT COORDINATOR / BUYER
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
DESIGNER / PROJECT COORDINATOR / BUYER /ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT
 Over-site of day to day activities and operations at the Senior Center including
opening, closing, reception and record management.
 Oversaw the Centers rentals.
 Managed the Senior Nutrition Program including maintaining monthly paperwork,
supervising and training kitchen staff and volunteers in handling food safely.
 Assisted new members with registration and orientation of the Centers programs.
 Scheduled and coordinated skilled trades in painting, flooring, and electrical work.
 Brought projects in within budget and on a timely manner.
 Coordinated installations from the initial concept through to their completion.
 Project management including tracking of the special order process and invoices
 Worked directly with factories and their representatives.
 Supervised and directed warehouse and cleaning personnel in daily activities.
 Advised and assisted sales associates with their design needs.
 Maintained showroom standards, displays, lighting and signage.
 Conducted in-home consultations to determine the needs of clients.
 Designed creative solutions for space planning needs including floor plans.
 Assisted in the selection and buying of all case goods and upholstery.
 Coordinated shipping and receiving of goods between the warehouse and store.
 Responsible for maintaining inventory levels of all accessories.
 Kept abreast on Industry trends, attended the International Home Furnishings Market.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATION
 Purchased accessories including lamps, rugs, and wall art.
 Extensive knowledge in the layout and merchandising of over 90,000 square feet of
retail furniture floor space.
 Lead Designer who coordinated and managed in-store projects.
 Extensive client contact involving room layouts and the selection of furnishings and
fabric including product costing and pricing.
CERTIFICATIONS
ServSafe Food Handling

2. WORK HISTORY
2013-2016 Administrative Assistant Senior Center/City of Ypsilanti
1987-2008 Interior Designer / Buyer Tyner Furniture Co. Ann Arbor, MI
COMMUNITY SERVICE: Yankee Air Museum, Friends of the Ypsilanti District Library.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Interior Design and Housing Eastern Michigan University