Amanda Gilchrist

Amanda Gilchrist is a PMP-certified project manager, independent manufacturer’s representative, and commercial furnishings consultant based in Portland, Oregon. With more than two decades of experience in project management, sales, strategic planning, and relationship development, she represents multiple family-owned contract furniture manufacturers throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. Amanda is recognized for her ability to combine thoughtful design, business strategy, and exceptional client service to help architects, interior designers, dealers, and industry partners deliver successful commercial interior environments.

Prior to launching her independent consulting career, Amanda served as a Strategic Occupancy Planner with Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) on the Nike account, where she developed and led a large-scale workplace transition program that successfully planned and executed more than 15,000 employee relocations in just eight months during a period of significant organizational change. Her diverse educational background includes a bachelor's degree in English Literature from the University of California, Davis, interior design coursework, management and communications studies through UCLA Extension, and professional certifications from the Project Management Institute, Miller-Heiman Sales Training, and Solomon Coyle Project Management. She has also served as Vice President of Professional Development for the IIDA Oregon Chapter and is an accomplished public speaker and former Toastmasters club president.

Amanda attributes her success to consistency, a commitment to lifelong learning, and the discipline to continually show up and do the work. She believes that integrity, honesty, service, and giving back are the foundation of both professional achievement and personal fulfillment. Whether building strategic partnerships, leading complex projects, or mentoring others within the design community, Amanda is passionate about creating meaningful connections, advancing the commercial interiors industry, and delivering solutions that combine innovation, collaboration, and lasting value.