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I'm Michelle K. Peterson, a strategic Workplace Project Manager and Designer with 20+ years of experience leading high-stakes transformations across national portfolios. Specializing in bringing chaos to order—from multi-floor renovations to decommissioning landmark towers (e.g., Humana Tower)—I speak the language of C-suite executives and on-site crews to ensure zero business disruption. I relentlessly pursue cross-functional alignment and accountability, delivering spaces that support hybrid work, safety, and operational excellence for clients and teams alike.…I'm Michelle K. Peterson, a strategic Workplace Project Manager and Designer with 20+ years of experience leading high-stakes transformations across national portfolios. Specializing in bringing chaos to order—from multi-floor renovations to decommissioning landmark towers (e.g., Humana Tower)—I speak the language of C-suite executives and on-site crews to ensure zero business disruption. I relentlessly pursue cross-functional alignment and accountability, delivering spaces that support hybrid work, safety, and operational excellence for clients and teams alike.

Michelle K. Peterson

Project Manager, Designer, Interior Designer, +2

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I'm Michelle K. Peterson, a strategic Workplace Project Manager and Designer with 20+ years of experience leading high-stakes transformations across national portfolios. Specializing in bringing chaos to order—from multi-floor renovations to decommissioning landmark towers (e.g., Humana Tower)—I speak the language of C-suite executives and on-site crews to ensure zero business disruption. I relentlessly pursue cross-functional alignment and accountability, delivering spaces that support hybrid work, safety, and operational excellence for clients and teams alike.…I'm Michelle K. Peterson, a strategic Workplace Project Manager and Designer with 20+ years of experience leading high-stakes transformations across national portfolios. Specializing in bringing chaos to order—from multi-floor renovations to decommissioning landmark towers (e.g., Humana Tower)—I speak the language of C-suite executives and on-site crews to ensure zero business disruption. I relentlessly pursue cross-functional alignment and accountability, delivering spaces that support hybrid work, safety, and operational excellence for clients and teams alike.

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I’m Michelle K. Peterson, a strategic Workplace Project Manager and Designer with 20+ years of experience leading high-stakes transformations across national portfolios. Specializing in bringing chaos to order—from multi-floor renovations to decommissioning landmark towers (e.g., Humana Tower)—I speak the language of C-suite executives and on-site crews to ensure zero business disruption.

I relentlessly pursue cross-functional alignment and accountability, delivering spaces that support hybrid work, safety, and operational excellence for clients and teams alike.

Skills

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Interim Occupancy Planner (National Portfolio) at Cushman & Wakefield (Humana Account)

February 1, 2026 - Present

Data-driven strategy: leverage Power BI to transform complex data into visual stories, helping leadership optimize space for hybrid work place models. Space programming: translate department growth into actionable floor plans and executive presentations, ensuring a 100% match between real estate goals and asset needs.

Decommission & Project Manager at National Portfolio

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026

High-stakes decommissioning: Led strategic exit of major corporate assets, including Humana Tower, PNC Tower, and Waterfront Plazas. Managed full life cycles from asset liquidation to final handovers.

MAC Planner at National Portfolio

June 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Precise relocation: Orchestrated transitions for 1–300+ people, executing tactical site logistics with a focus on 'invisible' weekend/after-hours moves. Operational oversight: Directed external crews in high-security environments, ensuring strict adherence to the 'Humana Standard' of excellence and safety. Problem-Solving: Neutralized logistical bottlenecks in furniture and tech layouts, acting as the primary point of contact for department leads.

Owner, Interior Designer, Stager at Michelle Peterson Interiors

January 1, 2005 - Present

Design-Build Leadership: Directed all phases of a solo firm, serving as the single point of accountability for high-end renovations and commercial design projects. Supply Chain Management: Scaled operations during the 2020–2023 surge by neutralizing global supply chain disruptions; managed end-to-end FF&E procurement. Multidisciplinary Lead: Orchestrated a network of trades (contractors, MEP experts, artisans), ensuring technical blueprints were executed with surgical precision.

Interior Designer & Product Specialist at Draped In Style

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2022

Integrated design development with product sourcing and client coordination; managed sub-contractors, schedules, and client communication to deliver high-end interiors.