ABOUT THE OWNER

Hi! Thank you for visiting the site. A little background: I graduated from Bradley University in 2001 and began my career at Eastern Accents, a Chicago based textile manufacturer. While there, I managed the customs department, overseeing all non-catalog custom trade orders by communicating their specifications to production and then seeing the orders through to completion. This was the perfect learning experience and stepping stone for transitioning to Gary Lee Partners, where I worked as their Procurement Director from 2005 - 2009.

Working for Gary Lee Partners was an exceptional opportunity, allowing me to work around some of the most talented designers in Chicago while also overseeing procurement for some of the highest profile residences in Chicago. I will always treasure my time there not only for the experience gained, but for the lifelong relationships made. Those relationships allowed me to branch out on my own after having my first child in 2009. I have since been providing residential FFE Procurement solutions for a variety of architectural and interior design clients around the country.

I have the utmost respect and admiration for the job of a designer and consider it an honor to support them. While my career has led me to be used in an organizational capacity within the creative environment, I am also a visual artist and therefore have an understanding and appreciation for the creative process. I understand that each designer has their own process and requires their own unique support in seeing a project through. I also understand that your projects are your works of art and deserve to be handled with the utmost attention to detail. As much as I enjoy shifting gears by expressing my own creativity through painting, I have an undeniable calling to use my logistical side (and an undeniable love for spread sheets!). For this reason, I appreciate the opportunity to work behind the scenes for a designer, using my organizational skills to support them, all the while, truly getting excited to see their projects unfold and their visions come to life!

How We Can Support You

communication, organization + attention to detail

AVAILABLE SERVICES

Purchasing Management:

BILLING SUPPORT

Generate FFE Proposals for client submittal + approval
Maintain records of vendor payments paid out for accounting purposes
Maintain communication + records with accountant as needed
Careful cost tracking for accurate billing
Generate FFE Final Invoicing for client balance due payments

PURCHASING SUPPORT:

Process trade application paperwork as needed
Process vendor Purchase Orders + payment
Process vendor order paperwork as needed
Communicate + record designer CFA, DFA + SFA approvals as needed

Scheduling Management

STATUS + TRACKING SUPPORT:

Facilitate vendor correspondence throughout production
Request + record order tracking
Communicate COM ETA's to manufacturers
Maintain FFE Status Sheet + report regularly to the Design Team

WAREHOUSING SUPPORT:

Coordinate local workroom pickups
Coordinate long distance shipments, if needed
Field + record all Warehouse Receiving Reports
Coordinate damage claims, repairs + replacements as needed
Provide delivery + installation paperwork to warehouse

INSTALLATION SUPPORT

Coordinate building arrangements
Onsite in-person installation support as needed
Post-installation FFE punch list follow up + coordination

TESTIMONIALS

"Bethany brings a level of professionalism, thoroughness and understanding to the procurement process that has been my good fortune to experience over the past 15 years working with her. Bethany understands that procurement is integral to the design implementation process and her role in collaborating with designers in delivering a successful end product is essential."

Tom McWalters, Principle, McWalters Collaborative, Architecture + Design, Chicago + San Francisco

"Working with Bethany allowed me the space to focus on my design, my clients and my business and not worry about the small details involved with furniture procurement. Making the decision to work with her was on of the best decisions I have made. Bethany is so organized and detail oriented and keeps track of every dime our clients give us."

Jennifer Greer Hartmann, Owner, GREER Interior Design, Austin, TX

"While at Gary Lee Partners, Bethany proved to be a great asset to the firm in leading the furniture procurement effort. Her attention to detail and her strong commitment to excellence greatly contributed to the growth and success of our procurement services. In addition, her positive and cheerful attitude made her a delight to work with.

Leann Lazzari, Principle, Gary Lee Partners, Chicago, IL

"I have known and worked with Bethany Mabee for almost 10 years now. Aside from her charming personality, her organization, management skills and attention to detail have always exceeded my expectations no matter how simple or complex the project. She is an excellent team member and I highly recommend her procurement services for any design studio or architectural firm."

Andrew Gath, Owner, GATH Interiors, Seattle, WA

"Thanks to her attention to detail and organizational skills, Bethany has kept the purchasing process running smoothly on all of our projects for the last 5 years since we first began working with her. Bethany has a can-do attitude and straight forward, clear communication style that makes working with her easy. She feels like an essential part of our team."

Kathleen Bost, Owner, Kathleen Bost Architecture + Design, San Francisco, CA