Diana Lavender, Midc Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

As the Director of Creative Services at Propellant Media, I lead the vision, strategy, and execution of high-impact creative solutions that drive client success and business growth. My role bridges the gap between innovative design and business strategy, ensuring that every creative project meets and exceeds client expectations.With a focus on expanding and optimizing our creative services offerings, I oversee a dynamic team of designers and strategists, driving the development of new capabilities such as video production, social media strategy, and brand development. By streamlining workflows and fostering a culture of collaboration, I’ve enhanced productivity and delivered cutting-edge campaigns that directly contribute to Propellant Media’s revenue growth and client retention.I’m passionate about harnessing creativity to solve business challenges and positioning Propellant Media as a leader in delivering results-driven creative solutions. Through coaching, leadership, and a commitment to innovation, I work to elevate our clients’ brands while shaping the future of the innovative services division.Let’s connect if you want to learn more about how creative strategy can transform your business or if you’d like to collaborate on groundbreaking projects that leave a lasting impact.

Greater Atlanta Area

We are a Creative Design Group that helps women in their second career create their online platforms and validate their potential. Our goal is to see women win in the business world by helping them along the way to curate their passions, work experience, and dreams into business ventures. So that when they step into their next conference, brand launch event, boardroom meeting, or proposal presentation they are ready to step into their destiny with a solid foundation and presence to make the boldest statement possible.

Greater Denver Area

Previously completed a $30M New ConstructionAcademic BuildingAnalyzed and reviewed submittals for conformance to specification and design requirements.Coordinated all changes across multiple trades through RFCs, ASIs, PRs, Change Orders and Field Work Directives.Field verified and checked daily site work activity.Reviewed schedule with subcontractors and collaborating to set realistic and timely goals.Coordinated all drawings with subcontracts.Finalizing building closeout through an organized punch list activityFacilitated Owner Training schedule and project closeout procedures

Auburn, Alabama Area

Aiken, Sc

Coordination and design development for the Mixed Oxide Fabrication Facility.Specialized in retrofit of secure configurations that maintain code and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) standards.Continually collaborating with field and construction to meet the fast pace design-build schedule.

Aiken, Sc

Currently maintains a DOE Q Security Clearance.Majority of work dealing with Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI); including drawings, documents and construction. Coordination and design development between disciplines related to mechanical, electrical, fire protection, safeguard and security, emergency management and on site construction forces. Technical experience specifying fire seals, fire rated penetrations, cable tray layouts, radioactive shield prevention and secure wall configurations. Designed and worked with high–level facilities for nuclear material processing and storage. Experienced and knowledgeable in current design standards, ADA codes, NFPA, IBC and specifications. Awarded LEED and Pollution Prevention Design Implementation Subject Matter Export (SME) for existing and future site construction.

Atlanta, Ga

Creative director, branding / imaging consultant and online visualization point person. Helped to support and develop an initiative to create a faith based church group that spoke to the users of today. Using my creative skills, technical savvy and collaboration talents this organization moved from a small bible study group to a community church in over a 16 months.

Atlanta, Ga

Prepared drawings in all phases of design including: schematic, design development and construction document phases. Proficient in the Construction Administration phase and design coordination efforts. Received intensive training in Revit/BIM computer applications.Extensive experience with Adobe PhotoshopFacilitated research and gathering of information for a 1.3 million sq. ft. convention center during contract negotiation.Arranged and assisted with implementing emergency tornado damage recovery and renovation efforts for the Georgia World Congress Center.

Hampton, Va

Student liaison to Professors, Students and Alumni group.Facilitated "Professional Day" specifically for architecture students from Hampton University.Worked to create a unified environment that not only taught but mentored to those coming through the Hampton University Architecture Program.

Masters, Integrated Design & Construction

Bachelors, Architecture (Professional)

Activities and Societies: American Institute of Architecture Students, National Society of Black Engineers, Habitat for Humanity, Student.