Occupancy Planner

• Apr 2022 - Present

Occupancy Workspace Planner & Designer

• Aug 2021 - Apr 2022

• Runs queries, reports and/or spreadsheets and compiles data to identify and communicate potential space challenges and opportunities for effective space planning• Spearheads new office expansion installation and coordination efforts• Partners with other departments on move/relocation sequencing and execution for Moves/Adds/Changes (MACs) and furniture reconfiguration requests• Obtains approvals and assists in furniture ordering when required• Cultivates furniture vendor relationships• Educates employees on planning and space policies and procedures and notifies manager when not followed• Updates and/or provides drawings in AutoCAD for departmental use and uploading into space management software• Responsible for accuracy of employee and space data in software system• Processes requests for new seat assignments and executes scheduled employee moves• Ensures the provision of space planning services including complex interior layouts of new and existing furniture systems• Artwork, accessories, signage• Space / Dept evaluations to provide programming info to design firm

Workplace Designer

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2021

● Creative thought-processes and output for large RFPs and opportunities in conjunction with dealerships, sales teams, and A&D community.● Push creative boundaries on deliverables such as integration of live design, 360-degree renderings, and walk-throughs and animations to improve the customer experience.● Design lead on Allsteel / Gunlocke showroom refreshes and new product introductions. Collaborate with A&D partner, own documentation and execution.● Drive marketing pieces to showcase team’s work for dealer visibility● Drive design and execution for Typicals Gallery. ● CET software testing and bug reporting for Allsteel and Gunlocke extensions● Dealer training and on-boarding including showroom design. ● Manage a team of four designers. Managerial tasks include scheduling, onboarding and training, standard work to communicate team processes, defining goals, communicating metrics to leadership. Our team works on a balance of internal and external projects and my role is to elevate our team and push to create enhanced deliverables year over year. I prioritize project opportunities to use our resources strategically.

Interior Designer

• Mar 2011 - Jun 2015

Commercial design primarily in Des Moines area for a Steelcase dealer. I specialize in furniture systems, furniture specification, building and furniture finishes, design documents, renderings and presentation materials. Commercial design primarily in Des Moines area for a Steelcase dealer. I specialize in furniture systems, furniture specification, building and furniture finishes, design documents, renderings and presentation materials.