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Vada Phillips Strevens

West Columbia

Summary

Business development and stakeholder coordination professional experienced representing architecture, development, and service organizations to clients, agencies, and community partners. Known for organizing communication, guiding approvals, and maintaining institutional relationships across hospitality, healthcare, and public-facing projects.

Work History

Director of Business Development

LTC Associates, Inc.
  • Represented firm in meetings with government, National Guard, and data center stakeholders
  • Prepared executive proposals, presentations, and project briefings
  • Maintained long-term institutional relationships and outreach through chambers
  • Supported architect placement on projects through relationship coordination
  • Managed public-facing communication and professional networking follow-through

Project Coordination

Saluda Design LLC
  • Guided permitting, contractor coordination, and inspection approvals
  • Acted as liaison between owners, consultants, and municipal departments
  • Prepared documentation and scheduling to maintain project timelines
  • Translated technical requirements into clear client direction

Business Manager

Studio HTL
  • Coordinated municipal approvals, scheduling, and project documentation
  • Organized workflow and internal operations for development projects
  • Facilitated communication between architects, engineers, and officials
  • Maintained reporting and administrative tracking systems

Interior Designer → Business Development Manager

Elementum Interiors
  • Helped grow small firm into larger corporate project environment
  • Supported Hilton and Marriott partnership projects
  • Prepared presentations and client acquisition materials
  • Coordinated multi-party hospitality and healthcare project teams
  • Strengthened public messaging and professional representation

Education

Associate Degree -

Midlands Technical College

Auto CAD Certification -

Anderson University

Skills

  • Stakeholder communication and public representation
  • Proposal preparation and meeting coordination
  • Relationship management and documentation tracking
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, AutoCAD
  • Vendor management
  • Partnership development

Community & Engagement

Active participant in local chambers of commerce and professional networking events, Five years volunteer involvement with Midlands Orphan Relief supporting foster children, Comfortable public speaking and organizational representation

Timeline

Project Coordination

Saluda Design LLC

Business Manager

Studio HTL

Interior Designer → Business Development Manager

Elementum Interiors

Director of Business Development

LTC Associates, Inc.

Associate Degree -

Midlands Technical College

Auto CAD Certification -

Anderson University

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