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Susanne Napper

Interior design professor

Education

  • Ed.D., curriculum & instruction - educational psychology, Liberty University
  • M.A., interior design, Savannah College of Art and Design
  • B.F.A., interior design, Sanford-Brown College - Tampa

Credentials

Academic experience

  • Professor of interior design, Aug. 2019–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
    Classes include Professional Practice for Interior Designers, Interior Materials, Studio II – Specialized Interior Environment, Studio III – Workplace, Commercial Design, Lighting for the Interior, Building Construction and Systems for the Interior, and Studio I – Exploring People and Space.

Professional experience

  • Interior designer/architectural project manager, Jan. 2014–present, C4 Architecture, Orlando, FL
    Programmed schematic design, construction document phase, and installation. Collaborated to create on-budget designs that ensured reflection of vision and design intent. Created professional presentations to creatively communicate design intent and direction. Generated design standard schemes for large developers within central Florida. Coordinated mechanical, plumbing, and electrical engineers for all projects. Successfully acquired new projects for C4 Architecture. Provided business development and marketing for the company as crew network member. Team leader of four or more depending on project-specific needs. Prepared design proposals. Managed project team hours and coordinated MEP engineers with the in-house team.
  • Managing principal/interior designer, July 2008–Jan. 2014, SDI Designs & Associates, Apopka, FL
    Programmed schematic design to the construction document phase and installation. Maintained accurate project specifications. Ensured that project vision and design intent were reflected. Created professional presentations to creatively communicate design intent and direction. Successfully assisted clients with furnishing choices consistent with preferences and budget. Reviewed project costs, budgets, and scheduling. Successfully managed all project procurement. Coordinated all contractors and sub-contractors for a smooth installation. Developed a new artwork package within brand standards. Prepared proposals, specifications, and coordinated sub-contractors per project basis. 
  • Interior design project manager, March 2007–July 2008, Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo, Orlando, FL
    Reviewed project costs, budgets, and adherence to schedules. Developed interior design concepts and interior finishes. Participated in furniture selection, custom finishes, and case goods. 
  • Senior interior design manager, Feb. 2006–March 2007, Wyndham Vacation Ownership, Orlando, FL
    Reviewed projects costs, budgets, and adherence to schedules. Wyndham Vacation Club Resort Renovation, various locations.
  • Interior design director, Nov. 2004–Feb. 2006, Westgate Resorts, Orlando, FL
    Ensured that the project vision and design intent were reflected. Successfully assisted owners in choosing furnishings consistent with preferences and budget. Oversaw all design decisions for all projects throughout the U.S. Westgate Resorts, various locations.

Certificates and licensure

  • NCIDQ Certified
  • Interior State License for Interior Design

Awards, recognitions, and honors

  • Designed 25,000-square-foot office space for Presidio, Orlando
  • Custom-designed 15,000-square-foot office space for KemPharm, Orlando
  • Designed the entire interior of Hamilton's Kitchen at Alfond Inn, Winter Park, Fla.
  • Developed and designed interiors for Westminster's skilled nursing facility
  • Designed 19,000-square-foot interiors for a multi-specialty clinic for Grace Medical Home, Orlando
  • Designed 60,000-square-foot interiors for Mudhole & American Tackle commercial center, Oviedo, Fla.
  • Designed 45,000-square-foot interiors for Trinity Surfaces distribution center, Ocoee Fla.
  • Designed 29,000-square-foot interiors for Vermeer Southeast office and warehouse, Ocoee, Fla.
  • Developed new prototype model unit for Driftwood Timeshare, Kissimmee, Fla.

Publications and presentations

Select project list

  • Marriott Biscayne Bay Hotel Renovation, Miami
  • Statler Hotel Renovation, Ithaca, N.Y.
  • KemPharm Office Renovation, custom-designed 15,000 square feet, Orlando
  • Presidio Office Renovation, designed 25,000 square feet, Orlando
  • Bradford Cedarberg Law Firm Office Renovation, Orlando
  • Bluewater Telecommunications Office Renovation, Orlando
  • Cite Partners Office Renovation, Orlando
  • Alfond Inn Hotel and Alfond Inn Hamilton's Kitchen, designed entire kitchen interior, Winter Park, Fla.
  • Driftwood Resort Renovation, developed new prototype model unit, Kissimmee, Fla.
  • World Gate Resort Hotel Renovation, Kissimmee, Fla.
  • Cushman & Wakefield Office Renovation, Orlando
  • Trinity Distribution Center, new construction, designed 45,000 square feet, Ocoee, Fla.
  • Vermeer Southeastern, new construction, designed 29,000 square feet, Ocoee, Fla.
  • Protean Design Group Office Renovation, Orlando
  • Marriott Vacation Club Resorts, various locations
  • Ten10 Brewery, Winter Park, Fla.
  • Floridays Resort, Orlando
  • Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Kissimmee, Fla.
  • AD1 Sales Center, Kissimmee, Fla.
  • Cityfire Restaurants, The Villages, Fla.
  • Grace Medical Home, designed 19,000 square-foot multispecialty clinic, Orlando
  • Westminster Communities, WPHC Skilled Nursing Facility, Winter Park, Fla.
  • Mudhole & American Tackle, new construction, designed 60,000 interior square feet, Orlando
  • Maximized Living Office Renovation, Orlando
  • Reel Surgical Office Renovation, Orlando
  • Dr. Graeser Office Renovation, Orlando
  • Man in the Mirror Office Renovation, Orlando
  • Kirkman Point II, new building, Orlando