Jennifer Johnson

*** ******* **** ***, *******, GA 30017, 404/769-5574. ad3g2w@r.postjobfree.com AREAS OF EXCELLENCE

*CLIENT RETENTION

*PROJECT MANAGEMENT

DIGITAL PRESENTATION

STATE AND BUILDING CODES

*LEADING AND MOTIVATING A TEAM

*CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

• CONCEPTUAL

• SCHEMATIC

*SPACE PLANNING

CONSTRUCTION BUDGET/ MONITORING

*SUSTAINABLE BUILDING PRACTICES

EDUCATION

AA REAL ESTATE PARALEGAL

CARTHAGE COLLEGE - 1989

BS INTERIOR DESIGN

AA ARCHITECTURAL PLANNING

ART INSTITUTE 2013

JONES UNIVERSITY 2014

DIPLOMA VISUAL MERCHANDISING

PENN FOSTER 2005

CAPM/PMP – IN PROGRESS

PMI INSITUTE

AFFILIATIONS

ASID MEMBER * 2010-PRESENT

NKBA MEMBER * 2010 – PRESENT

ABWA MEMBER *2021 - PRESENT

TECHNOLOGY

AUTOCAD 2020

AUTOCAD ARCHITECTURE

REVIT

PHOTOSHOP

CHIEF ARCHITECT

BLUEBEAM

SKETCHUP

MICROSOFT OFFICE

CAP 20/20

REFERENCES & PORTFOLIO

AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Design Psychology Coach

CAPM – IN PROGRESS

DIRECTOR OF DESIGN PROFESSIONAL/SENIOR MANAGER/PROJECT MANAGER Summary

20+ years design planning and contract administration. Experience in conceptual design, space planning and client leadership. Seasoned professional, with successful project planning, execution, monitoring and resource balancing skills with ability to support multiple, simultaneous projects. Expertise in contract negotiating and preparation. Project Concentration: Healthcare, Residential, Commercial and Multi-Family CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, 2WR + PARTNERS *2022-2023 – Atlanta office closed Leadership for all phases (planning, scheduling and managing) of the design and construction process for new construction or refurbishment projects. Managed and coordinated the planning, budgeting, scheduling, design, bidding, construction furnishings and relocation requirements of new construction and renovation projects. Coordination of meetings with GC, MEP and clients. Managed a team of 10 co-workers. Developed and established the SOW. Lead all communications among the contractors, vendors, property managers and project coordinators. Managed the work of subcontractors. DESIGN CONSULTANT/INTERIOR Designer Ballard Designs (Seasonal Position – Nov-Dec) *2021 Provided design expertise for Ballard guests and/or clients. Managed design projects and provided design for virtual appointments. Provided support for the retail sales team by providing design ideas to guests to close the sale. Evaluated and recommended new products to guests/clients based on personalized knowledge. Made presentation materials from ideas supplied by guests. SENIOR COMMERCIAL INTERIOR DESIGNER – GSA/Public Building Service, Design and Construction*2020- 2021 – 1 year contract

Managed several design projects concurrently. Provided space planning services within the parameters of GSA policies and public sector architectural and design standards, including building codes and GREEN initiatives. Reviewed and prepared conceptual drawings, working drawings and facilitated design reviews with clients and design team. Prepared test fits, programming design and furniture plans. Provided technical design advice to other GSA, PBS, architects, engineers and construction contractors on space planning. Procured furniture and developed generic furniture specifications, layouts and inspections of furniture installations. Provided and managed the review of material and finish selections. Developed and maintained a list of short and long range interior improvements projects for the facility and other programs to identify existing and future needs. SENIOR MANAGER OF STORE PLANNING and Contracts –Paradies Lagardere, *2016 – 2019 – Laid Off Design and planning for new and refurb retail airport stores across the country. Coordinated and lead internal Store Planning and Visual Merchandising meetings. Conducted and lead the weekly Plan/Design Layout Review meetings with all key stakeholders. Presented design intent to Senior Management for review and comment. Maintained project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, resolving problems and made adjustments as needed Developed test fits and work with architects/designers closely to monitor design intent. Prepared and distributed project status reports to required stakeholders. Managed and executed contracts and bonds between GC’s, vendors and installers. Managed and coordinated vendor bids and selections. Reviewed airport RFI’s and updated team on terms and conditions. Ensured all deadlines and conditions described on contracts were met. Created language standards for existing and new contracts. Conducted internal training for field team on program design directives and changes. Created working drawings and specifications for interior construction materials and finishes. Managed closeout and walkthroughs for post construction. Worked with Project Managers in preparing project schedules. Lead the design team and construction teams through the construction phase. PRINCIPAL/BUILDERS INTERIOR DESIGN, INC. SELF EMPLOYED * 2013 – 2023 Interior Design Consulting. Created schemes and project management for privately owned restaurants, physician, dental offices, motels and retail spaces. SENIOR DESIGN MANAGER/MANAGING PROJECT MANAGER – LaCasa Bella Interior Design Marietta, GA

*2004 – 2013 – Office Closed

Managed, prioritized, and communicated key responsibilities and practices to the immediate team of direct reports to promote a successful attitude, confidence in leadership and teamwork to achieve business results. Organized the work and schedules of a team of interior designers and set goals for the team. Oversaw, planned and tracked progress of design, sales and construction projects. Coordinated moves of clients to newly constructed offices. Monitored budgets and ensured that expenditures are within budgetary constraints. Oversaw proposal development, contract negotiations, bidding, and code review and document production. Conducted client meetings, prepared presentation drawings, construction documents, schematic drawings and specifications. Implemented AID guidelines and ADA codes in each project. Estimated cost and amount of materials required. Ensured selections met all appropriate codes and governing requirements. Implemented knowledge of state and local building codes. Developed long-range occupancy plans for clients. Identified and recommended cost-effective options and solutions for occupancy requirements and growth projections.

DIRECTOR OF DESIGN/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT – Real Estate Development, Marietta, GA * 1993-2004 – Office Closed

Developed contract proposals to support organizational goals. Reviewed contract estimates, including proposed materials, production costs and determined whether they seemed reasonable. Negotiated and approved contract terms; ensuring that projects remain within the budget. Analyzed contracts to ensure they complied with state and federal laws and regulations. Actively managed the project selling cycle to manage and meet customer expectations. Developed and suggested cost-effective improvements for clients for office space, furniture and finishes. Managed planning and implementation to ensure projects were completed on time, within budget and to the satisfaction of the client. Analyzed contracts with third parties. Reviewed plans for residential, interior finish, commercial, for compliance with all adopted codes. Coordinated plan review of projects and other activities with other departments and or key stakeholders/end-users. Approved or denied plans as appropriate. Perform construction administration and walk-throughs to create punch lists. Communicated and prepared documentation for compliance with state regulatory projects. Analyzed schematic and final designs for proposed alterations of existing and new construction. Provided requests for proposal, project work scopes and schedules, professional service contracts, amendments and construction change orders.

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