Kimberly Pope

Led the assessment, development, and implementation of strategic master planning initiatives for a large real estate portfolio. Provided overall leadership for the Department’s Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) program, including specification development, bid evaluation, and coordination of procurement and installation activities. Oversaw the setup of new lease spaces and the reconfiguration of existing leased environments.

Served as the agency’s subject matter expert and authoritative consultant for facility space initiatives, providing technical guidance and resource management support related to space planning, furniture procurement, and interior design. Recognized as an expert in facility planning and design, responsible for creating, reviewing, analyzing, and managing facility-related projects across the department.

Provided authoritative advice and consultation to agency officials, customers, and senior leadership on all matters related to facility design and construction. Led collaborative efforts across programs and stakeholders to drive results, develop policies, guidance materials, and strategic plans that support facilities initiatives and long-term organizational goals.

Managed the decommissioning of multiple sites, coordinating the removal of all contents, developing scopes of work for furniture disposition, overseeing IT equipment and records removal, and ensuring proper excess and closeout procedures.

Project Highlights:
Served as Project Manager and Construction Coordinator for multiple concurrent projects, delivering design intent drawings, scopes of work, change orders, project schedules, and facilitating recurring project meetings.

Led the annual decommissioning of multiple locations, supporting the organization’s space optimization and long-term space planning objectives. Saved agency millions of dollars per year in rent.

Served as Project Manager and Interior Designer on multiple construction and design projects, delivering tailored services based on project scope and requirements. Coordinated and monitored all phases of project execution, from planning through completion. Led requirements gathering and validation efforts, including stakeholder interviews, surveys, and space inventories.

Oversaw project design and construction activities to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and quality standards. Provided daily technical support to clients, managed electronic project documentation, and served as the primary liaison among internal customer groups and external stakeholders. Maintained close coordination with government agencies, clients, architect-engineers, construction contractors, and other supporting partners to ensure successful project delivery while addressing security-related considerations.

Project Highlights:
Department of Security Cooperation Agency: Served as Project Manager, Interior Designer, and Construction Coordinator for multiple projects, managing construction change orders, punch lists, interior design move management, space planning, and project schedules.

The Heritage Foundation, Inc.: Developed a comprehensive design proposal for a conference room renovation project, aligning design solutions with organizational needs and budget constraints.

Served as an Interior Design and Space Planning Specialist for the White House complex, supporting highly visible and mission-critical projects. Responsibilities included overseeing construction and renovation efforts, programming, FF&E selection, project management, cost estimating, bid proposal evaluation, and construction document review. Conducted on-site construction observations, as well as pre- and post-occupancy evaluations, ensuring adherence to design intent, quality standards, and operational requirements.

Provided exceptional customer service and technical support to a diverse and high-profile client base. Prepared design presentations and detailed floor plans using PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, and AutoCAD. Developed procurement documentation, including Independent Government Estimates (IGEs), scopes of work, and sole-source justifications, as required.

Project Highlights:
West Wing Renovation: Served as Project Manager supporting a multi-million-dollar renovation of the 55,000-square-foot West Wing. As part of a three-person team, led FF&E selection, coordinated installation activities, and provided design, procurement, and construction management support. Developed punch lists and coordinated closeout with White House and GSA contractors.

Served as lead or supporting Facilities team member on multiple projects over a four-year period, delivering Interior Design, Project Management, Programming, Construction, and Facilities Management services from pre-design through closeout.

Eisenhower Executive Office Building – Historical Library Renovation: Supported the renovation and preservation of a 19th-century historic space, ensuring compliance with preservation standards.

Eisenhower Executive Office Building – History Hall, “Meetings of Change,” and Truman Bowling Alley Historical Displays: Conducted research and provided historical preservation services, preparing documentation and interpretive materials detailing the building’s history.

Selected furnishings and fixtures in compliance with VA master specifications and Healthcare Administration regulations. Reviewed consultant and architect submittals to ensure full alignment with VAMC construction and design standards. Coordinated FF&E installation schedules with active construction timelines to support seamless project delivery.

Managed a multi-million-dollar annual design budget and maintained comprehensive project file systems, including drawings, plans, specifications, schedules, budgets, procurement documentation, and government contracts. Prepared and supported government procurement documentation, including participation on a 10-member design team responsible for developing a nationwide VA Blanket Purchasing Agreement (BPA).

Served as Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), supporting the Contracting Officer with acquisition planning, technical evaluations, contract execution, and administration. Collected and analyzed requirements, prepared scopes of work, conducted market research, developed sole-source justifications when appropriate, and assisted government representatives with documentation reviews.

Project Highlights:
Orlando VAMC: Member of a 10-person Transition and Construction team overseeing a newly constructed 1.2-million-square-foot medical center.

West Palm Beach, FL and Hot Springs, SD VAMCs: Oversaw multiple VA medical facilities, delivering interior design, construction coordination, project management, scheduling, procurement, and closeout services. Led extensive programming efforts for new healthcare spaces through stakeholder interviews, observations, surveys, and questionnaires. Completed programming, schematic design, design development, and construction documents for a 30,000-square-foot Mental Health Resource Center and a 5,000-square-foot Operations space.

Selected furnishings and fixtures in accordance with VA master specifications and Healthcare Administration regulations, ensuring full compliance across all projects. Reviewed architect and consultant submittals to confirm alignment with VAMC construction and design standards, and coordinated FF&E installation schedules with active construction timelines to support efficient project delivery.

Managed a multi-million-dollar annual design budget and maintained comprehensive project documentation, including drawings, plans, specifications, schedules, budgets, procurement records, and government contracts. Supported federal procurement efforts as part of a 10-member design team responsible for developing a nationwide VA Blanket Purchasing Agreement (BPA).

Served as Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), supporting the Contracting Officer in acquisition planning, technical evaluations, contract execution, and administration. Led requirements gathering efforts, prepared scopes of work, conducted market research, developed sole-source justifications when appropriate, and assisted with review and validation of procurement documentation.

Project Highlights:
Orlando VAMC: Key member of a 10-person Transition and Construction team overseeing a newly constructed 1.2-million-square-foot medical center.

West Palm Beach, FL and Hot Springs, SD VAMCs: Provided interior design, construction coordination, project management, scheduling, procurement, and closeout services for multiple VA medical facilities. Led comprehensive programming efforts for new healthcare spaces through stakeholder interviews, observations, surveys, and questionnaires. Delivered programming, schematic design, design development, and construction documents for a 30,000-square-foot Mental Health Resource Center and a 5,000-square-foot Operations space.

Supported senior design staff with day-to-day project coordination and administrative functions. Managed and maintained the design library, including material samples and inventory control. Scheduled and coordinated vendor exhibitions and showroom visits, and maintained inventory of reusable furniture assets.

Processed customer requests in Maximo and generated tracking reports to monitor project status and workload. Conducted product and vendor research to support cost estimating and project planning efforts.

Project Highlights:
Various Projects: Assisted with the renovation of Ted Turner’s office and supported large-scale move coordination for news broadcasting support teams of up to 100 personnel at a time.