Shawney Anderson Email & Phone Number

Within Steelcase I work on the co-create team called studio b. I work closely with clients to understand and interpret their problems and needs so together we can create a desirable solution that matches their specific and unique objectives.

• Develop corporate standards for large corporations through on-site observation, interviews, and translating the data into key workplace findings
• Transfer understanding of Steelcase research and insights into functional and creative product applications; including Steelcase systems and freestanding furniture
• Lead “live design” working sessions in CET to help customers visually conceptualize the space plan
• Work collaboratively with Applications Designers, Specials Engineers, Project Managers and other dealer peers to ensure accuracy and functionality of proposed worksettings
• Routinely balance 12-15 projects at a time
• Hand selected Power of Place Ambassador committed to researching topics, trends and business concerns to facilitate customer engagements and design workshops

Toledo, Ohio Area

• Selected furniture according to project specifications within assigned budget
• Supported sales team and designers by maintaining literature library
• Used professional communication skills to request samples from national textile companies
• Interfaced with clients through scheduled meetings and on-site visits

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

• Saved firm outsourcing fees by personally producing all AutoCAD plans in house
• Created visual images using SketchUp to be used in lead designer’s presentation to clients
• Made furniture and material selections for rooms and living spaces to be submitted for approval by firm principal