Jo Ann A. Email & Phone Number

Founder and Principal at J. Stephens Interiors responsible for the creation of high end residential and corporate projects. Named by NJ Savvy Living as one of New Jersey's top 50 interior designers I have created ASID award-winning high-end residential projects ranging in size up to 12,000 square feet. We have expertise in managing whole house projects with budgets for furniture and furnishings over 1 million dollars per project. Equally comfortable in creating modern or traditional interiors. Has extensive knowledge of fabric, new and antique furniture with sources in the US and Europe. Personal style incorporates the use of antique furniture, antique and modern art and lighting in both modern and traditional settings. SkillsManages team of designersStrong Communicator, Great listening and people skillsPassion for Creative Design solutionsBiophilic DesignWell Developed Visualization skillsFollower of International Trends and color palatesEnjoys working in a team environmentExtensive knowledge of designing custom furniture and millwork.Measures designs and supervises custom draperies. Auto CAD two D and three D. Microsoft Word and ExcellNational Television experience on NBC House SmartsPublic SpeakingHealthcare Design with knowledge of Green Design and Wellness DesignOffice DesignResidential DesignI have collaborated with architectural firms as a consultant brought in as a senior designer for corporate and residential spaces ranging in size from 25,000 square feet to 500,000 square feet. Design responsibilitiesincluded programming, schematic design development, space planning, lighting, and electrical plans, selection, specification and bidding of furniture, furniture installation, finish specification and finish plans, art selection, and installation, millwork design, and installation.Website: www.jstephensinteriors.comHouzz: www.houzz.com/pro/jalston/j-stephens-interiorsInstagram: @jstephensinteriors.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Selected as a Board member of Illinois Institute of Art to provide impute into the Interior Design Curriculum. Served as an instructor of Interior Design courses in contract design and store planning

College Professor teaching Store Design Member Board of Advisors

Senior project designer who actively participated in a team approach to design projects, Role varied from senior project designer to project designer to project manager. Experience supervising ten designers in coordination with project architects in each phase of the project to complete the project in a timely and professional manner.Projects ranged in size from 3,000 square feet to 36,000 square feet. Responsible for creating, developing, directing and implementing design solutions. Strong ability to develop overall design concepts, excellent communication skills, extensive knowledge of technical portion of the project including programming, space planning, schematic design, working drawigns, lighting plans, furniture plans, furniture specifications and bidding processes. Attended many manufacturing facilities including Steelcase and Milliken, One of five designers in Chicago selected to give a European textile manufacturer imput into the American market.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa) With Emphasis In Interior Design, Bfa

Historic Preservation