Jennifer Godfrey

Academic experience

• Professor of interior design, Aug. 2020–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA
  Working with both undergraduate and graduate students, I am responsible for preparing the next generation of interior designers. Developing critical thinking skills is my primary objective as a full-time professor and a member of the Creative and Critical Learning Council. Cultivating an environment to challenge students to question the obvious, connect research and theory to design, and empathize with the users is my objective for every class. I participate on 12 thesis committees (chair of seven) where students generate data, apply theory, and create innovative and responsive design solutions. The resource room and student staff are also under my supervision, providing an opportunity to investigate emerging materials. Collaborating and fostering relationships with industry is another key objective of my work. My research focuses on failure and fear, which limits creativity and innovation. My goal is to ignite in students a thirst for creating that is not limited by outcomes but rather indelibly linked to their purpose and passion.

• Adjunct instructor, 2009–10, Mount Royal University, Calgary, AB
  Taught design studio, building code and systems, and construction courses.

Professional experience

• Owner, April 2019–Aug. 2020, Keller Williams Realty, St. Augustine, FL
  As a sales associate, my primary responsibility was to generate business. I developed a strategic plan to meet my specific goals including the number of units I transacted and the number of relationships I created to build my database. That was the primary accountability I had to my business. I also leveraged the education and training provided by KW to grow my business quickly and sustainably. I enjoyed building relationships with my customers and helping them reach their real estate goals.

• Owner, Oct. 2016–Feb. 2019, Love It or List It Group Inc., Calgary, AB
  My company offered real estate and interior design services. As a licensed real estate agent and interior designer, I offered my clients the expertise to make the right decision about buying, selling, and renovating their properties to maximize return on investment and achieve the lifestyle they desired. I truly enjoyed working with clients to determine their needs and finding the most appropriate solution for their situation.

• Project implementation management officer, Feb. 2014–April 2018
  As a team member of the Calgary Cancer Project, which is a $1.4-billion-plus construction project with over 1 million square feet, I worked directly with medical stakeholders, Alberta Infrastructure and third-party consultants to design and construct the new Calgary Cancer Center.

• Strategic development capital planner, Dec. 2011–Feb. 2014, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB
  I was directly responsible for planning and managing the initial stages of all major capital projects with a mandate to develop sustainable solutions for complex situations. As the Capital Planner for the southwest portion of Alberta, I was responsible for the strategic development of over 7 million square feet of space, totaling over $1.5 billion in assets.

• Associate/senior healthcare planner/co-lead interior design, Aug. 2008–Nov. 2011, Stantec Architecture Ltd., Calgary, AB
  I assisted our healthcare clients in critical strategic planning activities, including service delivery and infrastructure planning. My deliverables included master plans, needs assessments, and business cases. I also used my proficiency in process improvement and strategic development to provide value-add services to our clients. In my second year with Stantec, I was promoted to Associate which recognized my increasing responsibilities in managing my project teams and client relations.

• Interior designer/healthcare planner, Jan. 2006–Aug. 2008, Cohos-Evamy (now Dialog), Calgary, AB
  Design services, project management and coordination of two major capital projects, McCaig Hospital Tower and Tom Baker Cancer Center expansion plan.

Certifications

• NCIDQ Certified