Courtney Meisel

Director of Operations

Focusing on multi-family projects including units and amenity spaces, Courtney functions as the Director of Operations for GREENWORKS Studio (GWS). She has partnered with clients, general contractors, architects, and other trades to complete over 25+ new development or acquisitions to meet the interior design and marketing deliverable schedule.

Responsibilities

  • Organize, manage, and coordinate all aspects of the design process as it relates to each project
  • Establish schedules and budgets based on project timeline for all deliverable services
  • Interior Designer on projects – from conception to contract documentation through the final installation
  • Prepare and present design and marketing presentations to clients
  • Billing for the Interior Design team
  • Review and set-up vendor accounts

Education

  • Graduated from Western Michigan University in 2008 with a major/minor in the CIDA Accredited Interior Design Program and a minor in business.

Awards

  • Village Green Management The Best of the Best Customer Service Award, 2017
Interests & Hobbies
Courtney loves to spend time with her husband, son, daughter and their extended families. She enjoys being outdoors hiking, camping, boating and fishing. When time permits, she wants to see the world as much as possible through traveling and has been lucky enough to travel to Alaska, Israel, Caribbean Islands, Canada, and across the United States. Her next trips would be to visit Hawaii, Greece, England, and Italy as well as go back to Alaska for a fishing and hiking trip. She has been going to concerts with her dad since she was about five years old. Some of her favorite artists include: Led Zeppelin, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Cat Stevens, Pink Floyd and Simon and Garfunkel. Her top two favorite venues are Pine Knob Music Theatre and Fox Theatre.

Experience

Timeline

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2009-2010
Junior Interior Designer at Colorworks Studio
Started her Interior Design Career in 2009 as a Junior Interior Designer at Colorworks Studio, a high-end residential and small commercial firm.
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2010-2011
Interior Design Assistant + RFD Specialist of Store Design, Art Van Furniture

In 2010 Courtney started at Art Van Furniture in their Store Design team as an Interior Design Assistant + RFD Specialist working on furniture retail projects under 4,000 SF. Projects included brick and mortar PureSleep stores and gallery spaces within the stores including Paul’s TV, AV Interiors, and branded furniture galleries.

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2011-2013
Interior Designer of Store Design, Art Van Furniture

In 2011 she was promoted to Interior Designer of the Store Design team working on furniture retail projects ranging from 4,000- 80,000 SF. Projects included brick and mortar retail spaces including: Art Van Furniture, PureSleep, Mattress World, AV Flooring, Scott Shuptrine Interiors and gallery spaces within the stores.

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2013-2016
Project Manager of Store Design, Art Van Furniture

She was promoted to Project Manager of Store Design in 2013. She managed, provided leadership, and collaborated with the store design and graphic design team for each brand within the Art Van Furniture organization for projects up to 140,000 SF. She established all project schedules based on project timeline for all deliverable materials services provided by internal and external resources.

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2016-2019

Senior Interior Designer at Village Green Interiors
In 2016, she started at Village Green Interiors as a Senior Interior Designer focusing on multi-family projects including units and amenity spaces from schematic design to final project installation.

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2020-Present
Director of Operations, GREENWORK Studio
In January 2020, Beth Raquepau, VP of Village Green Interiors and Courtney merged with the marketing team and GREENWORKS Studio was born.
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GREENWORKS Studio is a company pioneering a new era in creative real estate marketing and design. GWS specializes in building inspired, innovative brands for real estate developers and investors alike.

Company Info

GREENWORKS Studio
28411 Northwestern Hwy, Ste. 320
Southfield, MI 48034