About Bobby
about me
With 23 years of experience, I have been involved in all aspects of interior design and management. I have worked on various projects such as sales offices, restaurants, government facilities, building infrastructure, sustainable initiatives, entertainment venues, LEED documentation, vision sessions, and others. I enjoy contributing to the growth of an organization through mentoring, developing new strategies, and fostering a sense of involvement among the staff in the organization's future.
Throughout my experience, I’ve aimed to understand the culture of the client. While the proposed scope of work may not always include a strategy component, I make an effort to comprehend the project's vision from the client's perspective. My role involves listening to the client, interpreting their vision through the design, and utilizing my experience and knowledge to turn that vision into a tangible reality.
Having clear goals helps streamline the design process, as the team can effectively respond to design options and challenges.
Want to learn more? Reach out! b.croghan at live.com
CAREER EXPERIENCE
LS3P, Workplace Sector Leader (Wilmington, NC) November 2021-February 2025
Secured a national energy company’s ongoing design services contract located in Wilmington.
Led the research and analysis of clients utilizing various methodologies including client vision sessions, online surveys, focus groups, and programming to provide a roadmap for managing project decisions and overall design goals: Live Oak Bank, City of Myrtle Beach City administration, Wilmington based energy company, Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity, undisclosed software organization, a North Carolina university, and a local non-profit.
Managed interior design projects in various phases with repeat clients including conceptual design, SD/DD, construction documents, construction administration: Live Oak Bank, Evan’s General Contracting, Crushyard.
Project managed support staff and collaborated with teammates in other offices for professional growth and design guidance.
Participated in internal groups such as a workplace specific group strategizing about the evolving workplace with marketing and process creations, collaborating with Alchemy, a company-wide design concentrated group, and leading our diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Attended local company events and reviewed strategies for business development.
OPX*, Sr. Associate Designer (Washington, DC) August 2012-November 2021
Created and implemented design concepts throughout the entire design process or portion thereof: National Air and Space Museum administration offices, Nestle, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Peraton, Miles and Stockbridge.
Developed positive relationships with clients for repeat design project engagements: Gannett HQ and national offices, Hilton HQ, AES HQ, Bryan Cave.
Coordinated with the client for OPX's workplace strategies offering involving focus groups, vision sessions, and implemented the results into the design package.
Provided LEED management for several interior renovations: Hilton (mulitple,) AARP, National Furniture, Sullivan and Cromwell.
*No longer in business as of January 2025
Sustainable Design Consulting, Project Consultant (Washington, DC) May 2011-June 2012
Contributed to the sustainable architectural design guidelines and building regulations for Charles County, Maryland.
Implemented LEED EB O+M strategies for 13-acre campus, including 7 residential buildings, Tower Companies.
Interplan, Inc., Designer (Washington, DC) September 2010-May 2011
Directed and collaborated on all phases of interior design projects.
Collaborated on new graphic standards for the office, including CAD and overall drawing layout.
Designed entire interior, single story building utilizing City of Rockville's new Green Building Requirements for a site development company (Nellis Corporation.)
CROGS LC, Consultant and Designer (Alexandria, VA) September 2009- September 2010
Acquired and managed two consecutive office move projects with associated consultants and educating clients on the construction process for 2Tor.
Produced and presented carbon footprint reduction initiatives, including analysis for Steelcase's DC showroom.
OTJ Architects, PM / Designer (Washington, DC) October 2005-July 2009
Led interior design with repeat work through Finmeccanica Inc: Elbit Systems, Gruppo Finmeccanica, Oto Melara, Selex Galileo Inc.
Led interior design with repeat work through Monday Properties and JLL: Northrup Grumman, Monday Properties Construction, Verve Health Club, 370 L’Enfant Plaza Level 5 security lobbies, Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families.
Developed design concepts for several re-use building projects, Lorton Workhouse.
IA | Interior Architects, Designer / PM (Washington, DC) June 2003-October 2005
Elevated to design project manager of East Coast American Express regional projects and trained colleagues for standards.
Led the interior design and documentation for workplace projects.
Produced new company design standards including finishes, furniture, and millwork.
Collaborated with peers to design NeoCon East Contract Magazine's exhibit booth.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, 2002 | Indiana University, Interior Design, CIDA Accredited Program, Art History (minor)
Certified SSC Green Auditor, June 2009
PROESSIONAL ENGAGEMENTS
Organizer, AIA Wilmington, USGBC, and City of Wilmington “State of Wilmington” event, August 2023
Participant, Encounter Wilmington, 2022, 2023
Elected Member, Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission, 2010-2012
Participant, IIDA DC Sustainable Working Group
LEED AP®O+M, 2004
Associate IIDA
VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENTS
Volunteer, Castle Street Collective (Wilmington, NC)
Volunteer, Work on Wilmington (Wilmington, NC)
Vice President, Capitol Quarter Homeowners Association (Washington, DC)
President, Alexandria Square Condominium Owners Association (Alexandria, VA)
Volunteer, Wright to Read (Alexandria, VA)