Tamara Roadfuss
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Senior-level manager and design expert with over 20 years of experience in the commercial furniture industry. Possessing in-depth product knowledge of the full Kimball portfolio, including over ten years of sales and design experience with the National and Kimball product lines, as well as expertise in numerous other lines of commercial furniture and textiles. Expertise in sustainable development, leading internal teams, and driving client-centric initiatives from conception to delivery. A seasoned professional with a visionary perspective in navigating the complexities of healthcare, government, and commercial interior design. Building, leading, and inspiring cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate project requirements into cost-effective solutions while successfully navigating the intricacies of the design process for all clients.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VP Business Strategy & Design
GovSolutions Inc.
01.2018 - Current
- Government Interior design, construction, and furniture consultant
- Working with internal team and third-party vendors
- Managing all aspects of projects and logistics to insure onetime completion dates
- Facilitate multi-year government contracts: Veterans Affairs VHA contract (Nation Wide), Department of Transportation (Nation Wide), Department of Education and Department of Justice
- Lead designer for Veterans Affairs OGC, Department of Electronic Records and Procurement in Washington DC and Frederick MD - Seven Million Dollars of projects to date in five years
- Virginia Center For Behavioral Rehabilitation - Five-year project, furniture consultant for HDR and design and procurement
- Navigating RFI bid and submittal process before gathering requirements to ensure specifications relating to space, furniture, architectural, and design concepts were executed at each stage of the project
- Manage design team of 5-8 employees and oversee all design and RFI projects Government and Commercial
- Define business strategies through the company to attract and retain employees and customer key accounts
- Facilitated the building of culture, diversity, and Equity within our company through education and empowerment
- Built creative teams capable of engaging projects throughout the conceptualization, design, management, and delivery stages—leveraging targeted recruitment strategies to ensure candidates met vacancy requirements and brought added value to the team
- Develop design initiatives, utilizing design tools to improve internal workflow and overall project processes while monitoring projects to ensure compliance with established requirements, building codes, and safety regulations.
Interior Designer II
Staples
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Healthcare and Commercial interior Design and Furniture consulting
- Dedicated Designer for Riverside Health System, Newport News, and various Virginia locations
- Fostered and maintained relationships with various vendors, brand reps, and industry experts including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, acoustics, audiovisual, information technology, and safety professionals to ensure design scope was met and design solutions were functional, up to code, and efficient
- Supported project teams in evaluating project scope, defining requirements, establishing timeline, and executing design and delivery of complex projects while coordinating cross- functionally with clients, engineers, and construction teams
- Leveraged an understanding of design theories and the psychology behind space, color, light, and sound planning to evoke feeling and promote well-being—establishing a roadmap based on usage assessments and predetermined measurements.
Space Planning Specialist and Estimator
CleanTech
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Residential & Commercial
- Drafted blueprints and drawings to communicate concepts at each stage of the design process, working with insurers, adjusters, and restoration services to estimate budgets, prioritize specifications, and ensure the effective redesign of residential spaces post-water and fire damage
- Facilitated continuity and consistency in client relationship management and communications, carefully documenting meeting notes, project status, and client issues to address and provide timely resolution.
Interior Designer
Offices Images
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Commercial interior design
- Commercial furniture consultant
- Space planning and finish selection.
Interior Designer
Arbee Associates
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Commercial interior design
- Commercial furniture consultant
- Space planning and finish selections.
Facilities Planner
General Physics Worldwide
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Pizer Pharmaceuticals (on site)
- Laboratory, office, and community space design
- Move management
- Furniture procurement
- Project specification and bid document writing.
Project Manager
BKM Total Office
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Etna Insurance (On Site)
- Commercial Interior Design
- Space Planning
- Move Management.
Relocation Specialist
Gardner Moving & Storage
01.1995 - 01.2004
- Operations
- Move Estimation and Sales
- Scheduling.
Education
Master of Science - Marketing
The College of William And Mary
Williamsburg, VA11.2025
MBA - Master of Business Administration -
The College of William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA05.2022
Healthcare Facilities & Design Certification -
Cornell University
01.2018
BFA Interior -
Savannah College of Art & Design
Savannah, GA11.2002
Skills
- Government & Commercial Interior Design
- FF&E Procurement & Bids
- Ability to determine the optimal product application & integration of products into a complete design solution
- Interior Design space planning and codes
- Move Management & Space Planning
- Presentation & Marketing
- Creative problem solving skills
- Team Management, Employee training and Onboarding
- Tech Skills: Microsoft Office, Adobe Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook & Teams
- Interior Design Software: AutoCAD, CET, Revit, Sketch Up
- Business and Sales Software: CAP 2020, Salesforce, E-Manage
Certification
- NCIDQ Certification, #34768
- Evidence Based Design Certification (EDAC), #CHD-104002
- Virginia Certified Interior Designer (DPOR), #0412001143
- CET Certification, Level 1 & 2
- Xactimate Certification, Level 1
Affiliations
- IIDA
- ASID
- EDAC
- DPOR
- VA Notary
Timeline
VP Business Strategy & Design
GovSolutions Inc.
01.2018 - Current
Interior Designer II
Staples
01.2014 - 01.2018
Space Planning Specialist and Estimator
CleanTech
01.2009 - 01.2014
Interior Designer
Offices Images
01.2008 - 01.2009
Interior Designer
Arbee Associates
01.2006 - 01.2008
Facilities Planner
General Physics Worldwide
01.2005 - 01.2006
Project Manager
BKM Total Office
01.2004 - 01.2005
Relocation Specialist
Gardner Moving & Storage
01.1995 - 01.2004
Master of Science - Marketing
The College of William And Mary
MBA - Master of Business Administration -
The College of William & Mary
Healthcare Facilities & Design Certification -
Cornell University
BFA Interior -
Savannah College of Art & Design
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