Intern Spotlight: Shannon Smith

Shannon Smith is currently an intern at Jollay Design Center under the direction of Carol Jollay. In the beginning, Shannon’s duties included organizing files, updating catalogs, and pricing products. Her responsibilities now include space planning, contacting vendors, choosing furniture and finishes, and assisting clients as needed. She is learning the intricacies involved with coordinating fabrics and designing window treatments. Understanding a client’s needs and budget is also a part of Shannon’s training as she makes furniture selections.

Shannon is also assisting the Jollay Design Center with the set-up of various showrooms for the upcoming High Point Furniture Market. While doing this, she is learning about visual merchandising and how to direct crowds through a showroom through the placement of products. She is enjoying the process and development of furniture market.

Currently living in Kernersville, North Carolina, Shannon is interested in staying in the High Point area upon graduation. She enjoys space planning and choosing furnishings, and would like to work for a residential design firm.

Cutline:  Photography Credit:  Kolby Ingram and Carol Jollay.  Article was written by Shannon Smith.  For more information on the Interior Design Program at Randolph Community College you can contact Holly Barker, Department Head of the Design Program at 336-633-0284 or by email at hdbarker@randolph.edu.