I'm a design and leadership professional with over a decade of experience in interior design and visual merchandising, currently leading the Com&In team at IKEA Charlotte. I leverage a deep understanding of home furnishing and customer life at home to create inspiring range presentations, strengthen brand identity, and drive business growth. I thrive on building collaborative teams and translating strategic concepts into tangible showroom solutions. Earlier in my career, I built and managed design teams, steered showroom strategies, and partnered with store leadership to plan calendars and work initiatives. I hold a Bachelor's in Interior Design from the Art Institute of Ft Lauderdale and am proficient with design tools and processes that turn ideas into functional, aesthetically compelling spaces.…

Rayna Beard

I'm a design and leadership professional with over a decade of experience in interior design and visual merchandising, currently leading the Com&In team at IKEA Charlotte. I leverage a deep understanding of home furnishing and customer life at home to create inspiring range presentations, strengthen brand identity, and drive business growth. I thrive on building collaborative teams and translating strategic concepts into tangible showroom solutions. Earlier in my career, I built and managed design teams, steered showroom strategies, and partnered with store leadership to plan calendars and work initiatives. I hold a Bachelor's in Interior Design from the Art Institute of Ft Lauderdale and am proficient with design tools and processes that turn ideas into functional, aesthetically compelling spaces.…

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I’m a design and leadership professional with over a decade of experience in interior design and visual merchandising, currently leading the Com&In team at IKEA Charlotte. I leverage a deep understanding of home furnishing and customer life at home to create inspiring range presentations, strengthen brand identity, and drive business growth. I thrive on building collaborative teams and translating strategic concepts into tangible showroom solutions.

Earlier in my career, I built and managed design teams, steered showroom strategies, and partnered with store leadership to plan calendars and work initiatives. I hold a Bachelor’s in Interior Design from the Art Institute of Ft Lauderdale and am proficient with design tools and processes that turn ideas into functional, aesthetically compelling spaces.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Communication and Interior Design Manager at IKEA | Charlotte, NC
May 1, 2023 - Present
Lead and inspire the store Com&In team to use knowledge of IKEA home furnishing and people’s life at home to secure relevant and inspiring range presentation solutions and grow the business while securing the brand and concept. Partner with store management team to create and implement a store commercial calendar and yearly work plan.
Interior Design Manager at IKEA | Charlotte, NC
November 1, 2020 - May 1, 2023
Lead and manage a team of Interior Design co-workers to strengthen home furnishing solutions and the uniqueness of the IKEA identity. Inspire and challenge the team to secure the Showroom Overview by reflecting a wide variety of styles, living situations, and price levels.
Interior Design Coworker/Revit Superuser at IKEA | Charlotte, NC
August 1, 2007 - November 1, 2020
Plan and implement inspiring and functional room settings and vignettes that reflect the IKEA identity while using home furnishing competence.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Art Institute of Ft Lauderdale
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2007

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Industry Experience

Retail