Susan Lawrence
Memphis
Summary
Detail-oriented and collaborative Interior Designer with a Bachelor’s in Interior Design from the University of Memphis and strong expertise in healthcare environments. Skilled in space planning, furnishings specification, and compliance with LEED sustainability, fire, OSHA, and infection prevention standards. Proven success in supporting capital projects, maintaining brand and safety standards, and managing complex design and furnishing workflows across multi-site healthcare facilities. Passionate about creating functional, compliant, and aesthetically pleasing spaces for patients, staff, and families.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Interior Designer
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare System
09.2015 - 07.2025
- Reviewed and developed furnishing standards and architectural finishes for all MLH facilities, both leased and owned.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and vendors to align design and product selections with functional, sustainable, and brand-driven goals.
- Developed budgets, created finish schedules, and managed procurement and installations to meet project timelines.
- Ensured compliance with infection control, OSHA, LEED, and healthcare regulatory guidelines.
- Programmed and space-planned layouts using AutoCAD and SketchUp, including artwork, wayfinding, and interior signage.
- Managed and updated product libraries, physical/electronic repositories, and sample documentation.
- Spearheaded system-wide initiatives to improve FF&E sustainability, storage, and standardization.
- Coordinated installations with PMs, facilities, and department heads, overseeing move schedules and final inspections.
Interior Designer
WorkPlace Furniture
08.2009 - 09.2015
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
- Selected and sourced materials, furniture, and accessories for aesthetically pleasing spaces.
- Managed budgets and timelines effectively to deliver projects on schedule and within budget constraints.
- Collaborated with architects and contractors to ensure seamless integration of design elements.
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
Interior Designer
VA Medical Center
06.2008 - 07.2009
- Coordinated installations of fixtures, furniture, artwork ensuring proper placement alignment within each space according plan specifications.
- Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Prepared product and layout documents implementing diverse design concepts.
- Conducted site visits and meetings with clients to gather necessary information for successful project execution.
- Transformed outdated living spaces into modern environments that reflected current trends while adhering to clients'' preferences.
Education
Bachelor - Interior Design
University of Memphis
Memphis, TNSkills
- Space planning
- Healthcare design standards expertise
- Project and vendor oversight
- Sustainable building practices compliance
- FF&E Specification & Procurement
- SAP Requisitions & Capital Tracking
- Infection Prevention Compliance
- Sustainable Design Strategies
- Finish Standards & Branding Alignment
- Ergonomics
- Construction documentation
- Accessibility compliance
Certification
- AutoCAD Architectural Desktop
- REVIT
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- SAP Workflow
- Workday
- Adobe Acrobat
- Bluebeam
- Workfront
Timeline
Senior Interior Designer
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare System
09.2015 - 07.2025
Interior Designer
WorkPlace Furniture
08.2009 - 09.2015
Interior Designer
VA Medical Center
06.2008 - 07.2009
Bachelor - Interior Design
University of Memphis
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