As our Accounting + HR Clerk, Joecel brings over three years of bookkeeping experience focusing on tax compliance; business permits application and renewal; processing government-mandated employee benefits; internal sales audit; and execution of month-end closing procedures.
Joecel received her undergraduate degree in Management Accounting from the University of Cebu with academic excellence. She also completed additional graduate coursework in Financial Management from the same university.
Rhea is driven by her love for architecture and believes that good design plays a critical role in positively influencing our everyday life and culture. As our Junior Interior Designer, she believes that architecture stands as a representation of how we see ourselves, as well as how we see the world. She collaborates within our Interior Design Team to prepare office layouts, furniture renderings and presentations. She is is also proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, 3Ds Max, Sketchup, Revit, and our company-wide design and specification software.
With a Bachelor of Science in Architecture at the University of San Carlos, Rhea is a registered & licensed architect with 5 years of comprehensive experience in preparing architectural designs for a variety of projects. Previously, she worked as a project architect in a design firm and a real-estate company. She has extensive experience working on commercial, hospitality, residential and corporate projects.
As Sales Executive, Mark brings in years of sales experience from the outdoor furniture world. With 13+ years of building strong relationships in the A&D community, he prides himself on delivering superior customer service, listening, and making sure his client’s needs are met.
Mark was born and raised on Long Island. He attended Siena College. Although he didn’t break any records, he was also a member of the football team. He started his first job with a footwear manufacturer and then transitioned to outdoor furniture where he found his love of furniture. With a vast knowledge of the manufacturing world, he has been able to see the sales process from start to finish. He created and fortified relationships with the A&D, hospitality, and contract markets over the years to become a preferred vendor with various hotel brands. He has worked on both Google and Microsoft offices in various locations in recent years as well. Mark looks forward to bringing his knowledge of furniture and sales experience to OFH.
As Project Coordinator, Claire demonstrates her comprehensive background in customer service to ensure our clients get the assistance they require to bring their projects to life. Claire is adept at coordinating all facets of design, from A&E approval to FF&E selection to final delivery. Passionate about problem-solving and ensuring customer satisfaction, her involvement in every stage of the project is instrumental in ensuring a seamless execution of the project.
Claire’s passion for communication and quick problem solving prepared her for the challenges of coordinating different projects. She believes that transparency and communication is important and derives fulfillment from a project that has been installed and delivered on time without a hitch.
As Sales Administrator, Danica ensures that our clients are well cared for. She works diligently with our vendor partners to ensure orders are accurately and efficiently processed and collaborates with our delivery and installation teams to secure a smooth and expeditious transformation of our client’s offices.
Danica believes “seeing the project development from start to finish within weeks is truly rewarding for me. I’m always interested in finding ways to make the system more efficient for the team and as well as client.” Danica is a licensed architect and master plumber and spent her early career performing fieldwork and procuring designs/drawings for institutional, commercial, and residential projects. These experiences inspired her to diversify her industry experience in Project Management, with a focus on design. Danica has experience negotiating with prospects, managing clients, and coordinating with them directly throughout the stages of a project. She has also worked closely with suppliers, procuring quality materials for interior finishes. At OFH, she is excited to work diligently with clients, helping them transform their spaces into vibrant, collaborative places to work.
As Project Manager, Dave works directly with Marc Schwartzberg on large scale projects. His high level of organization and expansive understanding of the market, means that he is able to solve complex problems that will arise throughout the stages of a project. He is responsible for communicating important details to the client and ensuring that a project is on schedule and within budget.
Dave’s personal commitment to our clients is the driving force ensuring the smooth transition of a project. Prior to working in the Furniture industry, Dave was an Architectural designer in New York and Atlanta. Since then, he has worked for several aligned dealerships in the NYC metro region. Dave has longstanding experience in furniture, design and has handled some of the largest corporate accounts in NYC.