JESSICA JOHNSTON
Interior Design Manager, Interior Designer
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Dynamic design leader with a proven track record in organizational problem-solving and team building. Expertise in enhancing project design while managing budgets, timelines, and key stakeholders to drive project success. Adept at implementing training and management strategies to encourage employee growth and elevate design production. Committed to leveraging leadership skills to cultivate a high-performing team environment. Nice to meet you!
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Facilities Design
Ferguson Enterprises
Raleigh, NC
01.2023 - Current
- Manage and support a team of 15 facilities designers and coordinators.
- Manage workload distribution, consulting resources, and external department interactions for three design teams within Facilities Design Department.
- Direct design efforts for openings, renovations, new builds, and relocations of Ferguson branches across the country.
- Implementation of strategy improvements aimed at optimizing operational effectiveness within the Design Department.
- Manage due diligence processes for land purchases.
- Manage budget allocation in accordance with project scope and requirements.
Interior Designer, Showroom Division
Ferguson Enterprises
Raleigh , NC
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Led design, coordination, and management efforts for renovations, relocations, and new Ferguson Showroom locations throughout the country.
- Supervised various departments and consultants during project phases to ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and objectives.
- Managed collaborative efforts between architectural consultants and the Construction Department to produce Design Intent Drawings.
Specialty Architectural Representative
Precision Walls, Inc.
Cary, NC
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Spearheaded expansion of company's specialty products with Maars Living Walls and Fabritrak systems.
- Directed and finalized upwards of 15 initiatives spanning the tri-state region.
- Directed operations of specialty sales division for multiple branches in NC and VA.
- Enhanced architectural relationships by conducting presentations, leading CEU courses, and driving business development initiatives.
Contracted Interior Designer
Level Five Designs
Raleigh, NC
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Designed comprehensive finish plans, schedules, install plans, electrical plans, sections, and elevations for permitting.
Project Interior Designer
Phillips Architecture, PA
Raleigh, NC
09.2015 - 04.2020
- Developed comprehensive proposals and ensured consistent budget oversight.
- Designed and managed entire lifecycle of corporate interior projects (2,000-30,000,000 SF) including initial programming, schematic plans, design development, permit plans, and construction administration.
- Created construction documents for permit incorporating appendix B, life safety plans, and floor plans, schedules, elevations, and sections.
- Managed detailed coordination between clients, engineers, furniture and equipment providers, general contractors and construction plan evaluators from start to finish of projects.
Development Designer
A&W Corporate Headquarters
Lexington, KY
12.2012 - 08.2015
- Directed interior and exterior upgrades for numerous restaurants globally.
- Designed and enhanced restaurant 2.0 prototype with detailed renderings and concept plans.
- Executed detailed analysis of site plans for new locations.
- Developed specifications for exterior and interior signage.
- Advised franchisee owners on brand enhancements and renovations through FF&E presentation, equipment plans, and floor plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
The University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky12-2012
Art History
John Cabot University
Rome, ItalySkills
- AutoCAD 2024
- Revit 2024
- Sketchup
- Bluebeam Revu 21
- Podium rendering
- Procore Management
- NCSBC building codes
- Lucernex
- ADA codes
- Space planning
- Design programming
- FF&E selections and presentation
- Workforce management
- Policy and procedure development
- Performance management
- Cross-functional team management
Certification
NCIDQ, #35108, 06/01/19 - present
Timeline
Manager of Facilities Design
Ferguson Enterprises
01.2023 - Current
Interior Designer, Showroom Division
Ferguson Enterprises
05.2021 - 01.2023
Specialty Architectural Representative
Precision Walls, Inc.
06.2020 - 05.2021
Contracted Interior Designer
Level Five Designs
04.2020 - 06.2020
Project Interior Designer
Phillips Architecture, PA
09.2015 - 04.2020
Development Designer
A&W Corporate Headquarters
12.2012 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
The University of Kentucky
Art History
John Cabot University