GUEST BLOG | HADLEIGH | INTERIOR DESIGNER
The Design Team at S.C. Swiderski is involved from the conceptual phase of project planning all the way through completion of construction. This talented team is focused on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. We are excited to have Hadleigh Baumann share a little about what she does at SCS.
Being an interior designer was not the first thing I dreamt of as a child; it wasn’t even the second. Originally, I had intended to get a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in Construction Management. A woman in a man’s field? Sounds like a challenge, and one I was willing to conquer.
After a few years working in that industry, I noticed that I was always craving a creative outlet, and that is what led me to look at my other options. One day I came across a student who was in the Interior Architecture program at UW Madison, and I instantly wanted to learn more. It seems like just yesterday I was sitting down with my advisor telling her I was going to transfer from the engineering department to the school of human ecology to major in Interior Architecture.
Many people do not understand what interior architecture entails. Is it architecture? Is it interiors? What is it? First, interior architecture is the degree, and the individual would get to become an interior designer. Many people hear of interior design and think of an interior decorator – picking out all the furnishing for a home, the décor, the paint colors, even down to the throw pillows you put on your couch. But really an interior designer is much more. They specialize in materials, floorplan layouts, accessibility, building code, ADA requirements, unique material usage, acoustics, lighting, just to name a few. When you think of the space and everything it takes to create that space, an interior designer was a part of it from start to finish.
Once 2020 hit I never thought I would find a job in interior design. Everyone that wanted something designed or built was putting it on hold because there were more important things to deal with and the world was a different place. I luckily was able to find an amazing opportunity in Kansas City, MO. Did you know that Kansas City was the Sports Architecture capital of the world? Yup, me neither. But with that came great experiences although they were too far from the people I cared about the most. I then moved back to Madison, WI where I went to college thinking that this would be even closer to home and provide me with even more opportunities and experiences in my industry. After learning a lot and being a part of some cool projects, I knew this was not where I was meant to be.
Now fast forward to when I moved back to Wausau (yes, I was born and raised here and never thought I would come back. But hey, the place is pretty amazing) I never thought I would be able to work in this creative industry. Thankfully SCS gave me an amazing opportunity to come in and take charge of their new SCS Homes division and create spaces that individuals and families would love. In doing this I have been able to redesign some of our first homes that we built, create new designs for our homes, source materials that we have never used before, and take part in the larger apartment buildings that I have experience working with from former jobs.
Working at SCS has truly been the best career I have had thus far. I know people frown on saying a company is like a “family”, but the people I work with each and everyday are like my second family. We get to work on the really cool stuff at SCS. The Design Team starts working on a project from the moment it is conceived. We are helping with the ideation and creation, creating 3D models, and so much more. But then we also provide construction documents and follow building code to ensure safety amongst those residing in our buildings. And all while making sure the spaces are functional, look good, and are what our tenants are looking for. Every day is different, and we are always trying to beat deadlines and get the job done.
There are always new opportunities at SCS because we are continuously growing and evolving. SCS is a company that I am proud to work for and excited to see how my career and experience evolves here.
Find out more about the exciting projects Hadleigh and the Design Team are working on here.
THE TRUE MEANING OF GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE | A STORY
S.C. Swiderski, LLC turned 30 in 2022. We take pride in bringing housing needs to multiple communities and want to thank them for their endless support. To celebrate 30 years of providing quality housing and professional service to Wisconsin communities, we hosted numerous events and celebrations throughout the year.
2022 was another record-breaking year for SCS, and we would not have achieved that level of success without the communities we are a part of. We were able to evaluate many land parcels, design new buildings, finalize new contracts, add over 70 team members, and celebrate joining new communities. However, the most important celebrations revolved around our 30th anniversary! To celebrate, events were organized to honor everything that makes our business a success: Employees, Partners, Tenants, and Communities throughout the state of Wisconsin.
S.C. Swiderski team members nominated and voted for 120 local non-profit organizations, with the winner receiving a $1,000 donation from the company. In total SCS donated $30,000 to Wisconsin non-profits in our served communities.
Local organizations will be using the donations for gas money to operate their Dreamliner bus, food and litter for hundreds of cats, children in need of books and school supplies, high school student scholarships, search and rescue operations, and many other great local causes.
A big heart-felt Thank You to all our employees, partners, tenants, and our present and future communities. We look forward to serving you in the years to come!
Growing For the Future, S.C. Swiderski Adds to Marketing Team
S.C. Swiderski is happy to announce the hiring of Nicholas Lord as Brand Manager. Nicholas will be managing our Marketing Team to help implement all brand-related initiatives including research, public relations, marketing, events, and communications.
Nicholas brings more than 15 years of agency and entrepreneurial experience to the SCS team. His boutique marketing firm was responsible for Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s first Opinion Leader Marketing group, and his work runs the gamut from direct marketing to digital, research, strategic planning, brand development and communications.
“Nicholas has tremendous experience and a track record for delivering results. His leadership is key to developing the talented marketing team we have at SCS and expanding the company’s brand,” said Jacqui McElroy, Director of Business Development.
“I am excited to lead a very talented team that still has a huge amount of potential,” Nicholas said. “There’s a tremendous opportunity to further develop the team in conjunction with the company’s growth in the immediate future.”
To learn more about our marketing team, click here.
