"Creativity is the art of generating something out of nothing in order to solve a problem"
Aryn Shaw
A CREATIVE MIND
With a lifelong passion for creative work backed by rich technical experience, I have spent my career providing holistic design solutions that yield in company culture development and business growth.
My passion and strengths lie in translating a company's purpose and goals into a story through design, branding, business planning and long term strategies.
I have a mindset of progression, innovation and creation.
SHAPING ORGANIZATIONS OF THE FUTURE
Through Strategy, Design & Planning
Naturally analytical, inquisitive and observant, I seek insight through inquiry. I execute big picture planning by analyzing key objectives and underlying information in order to tailor approaches/solutions. Team leadership, collaboration and clear communication have been drivers for my success and are qualities that keep me energized each day.
Each project I am involved with is thoughtfully balanced with strategy, performance, technology, health & well-being, space and aesthetics in order to empower people, an organization's greatest asset.
Areas of Focus:
Workplace Design & Planning
Workplace Strategy
Occupancy & Space Planning
Change Management
Creative Direction
Construction Management
Leadership and Team Development
Client and Vendor Relationship Development
Real Estate Portfolio Planning & Transaction Management
Project Management
Corporate Branding
Sales & Marketing Strategy
Capital & Operating Budget Planning
FF&E selection, standards and RFP writing and response
20+ years of
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Recent positions:
SENIOR MANAGER, CORPORATE REAL ESTATE, DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
CDW
2018 - 2026
Partnered with the Director of Real Estate to lead real estate projects across CDW's North American corporate portfolio, overseeing all efforts for Workplace Design & Construction, and Furniture & Branding standards for projects such as new and remodeled office spaces and customer experience centers ( 2.5+ million square feet in total).
• Acted as the key point of contact with local leadership and external project contacts for all design, construction and move related projects
• Ongoing workplace strategy development based on business needs and future of work
• Created and defined a project scope for furniture, flooring, paint, artwork, graphics and signage based on corporate workspace standards that I developed and maintained
• Project Management oversight for all internal projects including managing project expenses, while analyzing all options and ensuring all parties met the overall defined timeline and budget
• Managed space usage and occupancy by evaluating on-going real estate leases by analyzing locations internally and with the hired brokerage team
CREATING SPACES
OF THE FUTURE
CDW'S 250K SF HQ
CHICAGO, IL
Custom & Thoughtful
Physical Branding
Sugar Pop Salon, West Loop Chicago
New/2nd location for this local Chicago business, opened 03/2024. I was contracted to design the overall space layout, paint, lighting, furniture, custom retail displays, as well as custom branding elements such as signage, window decals, artwork and wallcovering. The salon has 4 treatment rooms, a brow bar, private office, reception and break room.
A LITTLE MORE...
THE WAVE OF THE FUTURE
As a WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP), I have a commitment to advancing human health and wellness in buildings and communities by utilizing the standards set in place by the WELL Building Standard.
The WELL Building Standard marries best practices in design and construction with evidence-based health and wellness interventions. It harnesses the built environment as a vehicle to support human health, well-being and comfort. WELL identifies 100 performance metrics, design strategies, and policies that can be implemented by the owners, designers, engineers, contractors, users and operators of a building.
TRAITS; highlight of strengths
EVERYONE HAS A WHY
Through in depth programming, I work to channel the "why", in order to implement workplace strategies.
