Marie Thomas

About Marie Thomas

Professionally, people describe me as direct, collaborative, and highly resourceful. I…

Experience

1. Owner

   Rie & Co

   Mar 2021 — Present · CT, US

   Launched a boutique interior design and property management firm specializing in commercial renovations, residential buildouts, and short-term rental strategy. I oversee all phases of the design-build process - from concept to contractor coordination to final install - while managing budgets, procurement, and stakeholder expectations.Selected Projects-$250K fitness center renovation (GC + Designer) – Managed grants, trades, inspections, and delivery-$300K real estate association gut renovation – Led material selection and FF & E delivery-$750K residential rebuild – Full design for an out-of-state client, including all finishes and furnishings-Managed 100+ Airbnb bookings with 95% year-one occupancy across a 3-unit rental properties.Known for getting projects done with integrity, warmth, and excellence—on budget and on schedule.

Education

• University of Connecticut

  BA

Skills

• Customer Service
• Blogging
• Disaster Recovery
• Social Media Marketing
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Relativity
• Public Relations
• Telephone Skills
• Fedex
• Advertising
• Wedding Planning
• Marketing Strategy
• Communication
• Project Management
• Time Management
• Event Planning
• Coordinating Events
• Social Media
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Public Speaking
• Boolean Logic
• Client Relations
• Superior Client Service
• Press Releases
• Backup Tape Restoration
• Client Services
• Team Problem Solving
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Word
• Technical Recruiting
• Direct Sales
• Litigation Support
• Social Networking
• Facebook
• Crm
• Outlook
• Koi Ponds
• Managed Services