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Melissa Vander Schaaf

Melissa Vander Schaaf

Blair

Summary

My goal is to foster my professional development in a positive team-oriented environment where my exceptional collaborative, creative and vast array of design knowledge obtained in over 27 years in the Interior Design and Construction industry can be utilized to their fullest potential. I am a Nebraska Licensed Interior Designer and experienced Professional. I bring extensive years & knowledge working with Commercial Architects and clients/end users. Skilled in Commercial Interiors, FF&E, Planning and curating spaces that are created through active listening and using existing pieces in conjunction with new. I am passionate about helping create spaces that people love to work, learn and live in.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Lead

Encompas
04.2024 - Current
  • Directed sales process for Haworth office furniture dealership, from preliminary meetings to final installation.
  • Facilitated design and specification development while handling order entry.
  • Collaborated closely with contracted installation teams to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Optimized task management strategies to ensure timely project completion.

Planner - Facilities Planning and Projects

First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO)
01.2013 - 01.2024
  • Responsible for Planning at the Corporate and Branch Level (remodel/refresh, decommissions, moves, reconfigurations, and repairs), Warehouse Inventory Management and deployment, Artwork management and deployment.
  • Conduct needs assessments and implement interior renovations, reorganizations and strategic plans to support facility improvements.
  • Set standards for furniture, finishes, materials, and ergonomic solutions that meet today's needs and provide flexibility for the future.
  • Manage projects including creating contracts, RFPs, bid reviews, budget management, project schedules, communications and risk assessments necessary for successful project implementation.
  • Skills: Strategy – Color Boards – Furniture selection and Procurement – Finish Selection– Artwork Selection and Curation – Furniture Inventory – Problem Solving – Active Listening – AutoCAD – Archibus – Space Planning

Senior Interior Designer

Sheppard's Business Interiors
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Specialized in Interior Space Planning and Steelcase Furniture Specifications. Worked closely with Sales team and Install team to create furniture specifications and layouts for clients.
  • Skills: Strategy – Design - Color Boards – System Furniture – Furniture specifications – Finish Selection - Bid Preparation and response – Architectural and Furniture Drawings – Problem Solving – Active Listening – AutoCAD – CET – Cap Design – Space Planning

Interior Designer

Interior Joan and Associates
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Professional Sales- Interior Design Services for New Home Construction, Remodeling, Renovation of Existing homes. Residential and Commercial projects.
  • Skills: Furnishings - Window Treatments – Flooring – Artwork and Accessory Selection - Active Listening – Networking – Sales – AutoCAD – Problem Solving – Finish Selection – Furniture

Education

B.F.A. - Interior Design

Iowa State University, Ames, IA
05.1996

Skills

  • Innovative thinking
  • Attention to detail
  • Efficiency
  • Problem solving
  • Industry knowledge
  • Software proficiency (AutoCAD, CET, Spec, Bluebeam, Microsoft, Khameleon, Archibus, Ariba)
  • Experience
  • Creativity

Certification

  • Nebraska Licensed Interior Designer- NERID 00101
  • NCIDQ Certificate 017781

Timeline

Project Lead - Encompas
04.2024 - Current
Planner - Facilities Planning and Projects - First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO)
01.2013 - 01.2024
Senior Interior Designer - Sheppard's Business Interiors
01.2010 - 01.2013
Interior Designer - Interior Joan and Associates
01.2005 - 01.2010
Iowa State University - B.F.A., Interior Design

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