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I am an architectural interiors designer and construction project manager with extensive owner/REIT-side experience as a Senior Tenant Coordinator. I translate design intent into landlord-ready spaces, aligning budgets, schedules, and permitting with multi-stakeholder needs across retail, restaurants, office, and institutional projects. I have led concept development, plan review, consultant coordination, and construction administration to deliver openings on time. I thrive on building strong client relationships, navigating signage programs, and coordinating complex approvals across nationwide markets. I am open to contract or fractional roles across the United States.…I am an architectural interiors designer and construction project manager with extensive owner/REIT-side experience as a Senior Tenant Coordinator. I translate design intent into landlord-ready spaces, aligning budgets, schedules, and permitting with multi-stakeholder needs across retail, restaurants, office, and institutional projects. I have led concept development, plan review, consultant coordination, and construction administration to deliver openings on time. I thrive on building strong client relationships, navigating signage programs, and coordinating complex approvals across nationwide markets. I am open to contract or fractional roles across the United States.

Rhonda L. McLaughlin

Designer, Interior Designer, Architect, +2

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I am an architectural interiors designer and construction project manager with extensive owner/REIT-side experience as a Senior Tenant Coordinator. I translate design intent into landlord-ready spaces, aligning budgets, schedules, and permitting with multi-stakeholder needs across retail, restaurants, office, and institutional projects. I have led concept development, plan review, consultant coordination, and construction administration to deliver openings on time. I thrive on building strong client relationships, navigating signage programs, and coordinating complex approvals across nationwide markets. I am open to contract or fractional roles across the United States.…I am an architectural interiors designer and construction project manager with extensive owner/REIT-side experience as a Senior Tenant Coordinator. I translate design intent into landlord-ready spaces, aligning budgets, schedules, and permitting with multi-stakeholder needs across retail, restaurants, office, and institutional projects. I have led concept development, plan review, consultant coordination, and construction administration to deliver openings on time. I thrive on building strong client relationships, navigating signage programs, and coordinating complex approvals across nationwide markets. I am open to contract or fractional roles across the United States.

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I am an architectural interiors designer and construction project manager with extensive owner/REIT-side experience as a Senior Tenant Coordinator. I translate design intent into landlord-ready spaces, aligning budgets, schedules, and permitting with multi-stakeholder needs across retail, restaurants, office, and institutional projects.

I have led concept development, plan review, consultant coordination, and construction administration to deliver openings on time. I thrive on building strong client relationships, navigating signage programs, and coordinating complex approvals across nationwide markets. I am open to contract or fractional roles across the United States.

Skills

Signage

Experience Level

Signage

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Principal | Senior Designer & Construction Project Manager at CULTIV8 Design Studio / Rhonda McLaughlin Design & Project Mgmt.

January 1, 2005 - Present

Independent design & PM consulting across retail, restaurants, office, institutional, and residential. Lead concept development, plan review, consultant coordination (architects/MEP), specifications, and construction administration. Manage schedules, budgets, RFIs/submittals, and vendor alignment for on-time openings. Provide owner’s rep/tenant coordination services: landlord criteria compliance, signage programs, and permit coordination.

Senior Designer & Director of Business Development at The Verve Partnership

November 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Led early concept design and client engagement while building pipeline and partnerships. Scoped pursuits, developed proposals, coordinated internal resources, and supported project kickoffs. Balanced BD responsibilities with independent design/PM work.

Senior Tenant Coordinator at The Peterson Companies

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Corporate liaison for Downtown Silver Spring (MD), Rio (Gaithersburg, MD), and Milestone (Germantown, MD). Reviewed/approved architectural plans and signage; coordinated estimating, budgeting, schedules, and permits. Drove tenant communication, construction milestones, and grand opening readiness.

Senior Tenant Coordinator (Contract) at Westfield

April 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015

Supported Montgomery and Wheaton malls; plan and signage review, budgeting/scheduling, contracts, PR, and opening support. Central point between corporate, tenants, design teams, contractors, and AHJs.

Senior Tenant Coordinator (Contract) at EDENS

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014

Liaison to shopping center tenants; reviewed plans/signage; oversaw schedules/budgets and permits. Managed documentation among corporate, tenants, architects, contractors, and building departments.

Senior Tenant Coordinator (Contract) at Combined Properties

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013

Supported retail centers; plan & merchandising review, signage, schedules, contract negotiations, and openings.

Senior Tenant Coordinator at The Mills (Simon Property Group)

January 1, 2007 - March 1, 2009

Supported six outlet centers nationwide; reviewed/approved tenant plans and signage; coordinated schedules, contracts, PR, and openings. Managed documentation across corporate, tenants, A/E teams, contractors, and permit offices.

Partner & Director of Design at Dimensions, LLC

January 1, 1988 - January 1, 2005

Led design from concept through completion; hired/managed architects & engineers. Ran operations: HR, marketing/BD, account management, and contract negotiations. Built and led design/PM staff and subcontractors; owner representation and lease review/negotiation. Maintained long-term client relationships and contributed to firm growth.