# Jascynda J. > Design Manager | Leading High-Impact Workplace & Retail Environments | Interior Architecture | Occupancy Planning Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/jascynda Experienced Project Manager and Technical Designer with a demonstrated history of working in the architecture & interior design industry. Skilled in AutoCAD, Commercial Interior Design, Revit, Construction Documentation and Sustainable Design. Strong arts and design professional with a BA focused in Interior Design from Howard University. ## Work Experience ### Sr. Occupancy Planner @ JLL Jan 2023 – Present | San Jose, California, United States • Established and maintained strong client relationships, serving as primary point of contact for strategic planning initiatives and fostering collaborative partnership approach. • Oversaw campus planning projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives, budget, and timelines. • Conducted site surveys and space audits to gather data on existing occupancy and spatial requirements. ### Design Manager @ Amazon Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 Translated brand design standards and concepts in an innovative yet fiscally responsible way Completed test fits and feasibility studies Worked with key internal and external stakeholders in the production of comprehensive design development package and documents Coordinated with the pre-construction and construction team on budget considerations and value engineering efforts Communicated with cross-functional teams and senior leadership Managed and created Schematic Design Packages Reviewed construction documents, shop drawings and landlord documentation Provided Construction Administrative support as needed ### Design Manager @ Gensler Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area Prepared project proposals, negotiated contracts and fees, coordinated bidding processes. Ensured projects conformed to contract requirements. Demonstrated fiscal accountability and responsibility for project budgets Managed all phases of corporate interior projects, including project set-up, design and construction administration Created and communicated clear and attainable project objectives and project requirements Displayed strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills with project team, clients and vendors Managed a various teams comprised of project architects, interior designers, job captains and graphic designers ### Designer/Technical @ Gensler Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco, CA Served as the main point of contact on projects Coordinated consultant's drawings Reviewed Shop Drawings and submittals Researched Building and Life Safety Code Permit Procurement Led junior team members ### Job Captain @ MSA Architecture + Design Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 | San Francisco Bay Area Worked on small fast paced hospitality and retail design projects Created design presentations Aided in the Construction Documentation and Construction Administration process Attended OAC meetings ### Intermediate Interior Designer @ IA Interior Architects Jan 2012 – Jan 2014 | San Francisco Bay Area Collaborated with a team to produce construction documents Managed furniture coordination with consultants Reviewed shop drawings Aided in site verifications, field surveys and CA. Managed client presentations Lead project coordinator Created space plans ### Interior Design Technician @ HOK Jan 2008 – Jan 2009 | Greater Los Angeles Area Responsible for the interior design portion of the construction documents and for the preparation of the furniture specifications Assist in punch lists, surveys, and chalk walks Coordinate with outside consultants as assigned by the Design Leader Support the Design Leader in creating unique architectural designs reflecting client vision ### Interior Designer @ Group Goetz Architects Jan 2006 – Jan 2008 Responsible for the preparation of the space plan and furniture inventory and the preparation of presentation materials in relationship to Design Development meetings. Support the Design Leader in finish and furniture purchasing management. Assist in punch lists, surveys, and chalk walks ### Design Intern @ Smithsonian Institution Jan 2005 – Jan 2006 | Washington, District Of Columbia Selected and coordination of interior finishes Conducted physical site surveys and inspections Created material boards ### FD&C Intern @ Library of Congress Jan 2003 – Jan 2005 | Washington, District Of Columbia Contributed in developing lighting concepts Assisted in exhibit lighting installations Aided in exhibit Manufacturing ## Education ### BA in Interior Design Howard University ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jascynda --- Source: https://flows.cv/jascynda JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/jascynda/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13