KIMBERLY KIRACK
Susanville,CA
Summary
Design inspiring, human-centered interiors that elevate daily life, while using creative presentations and collaboration to strengthen client partnerships and grow business success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER
SCHOOL SPECIALTY
09.2021 - 10.2025
- Led design projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with client vision and educational needs.
- Developed innovative interior solutions that enhance learning environments and promote student engagement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate safety standards and building codes into design plans.
- Implemented design for diverse education settings; TK-12th CR, CTE CR, Sensory CR, Wellness CR, Common Spaces, Outdoor Learning, Multimedia & Administration Offices
- Researched emerging trends in educational spaces to inform strategic design decisions and elevate project outcomes.
- Managed all phases of the design process including programming, space planning, material selection, and construction documentation.
- Stayed abreast of industry trends by attending trade shows, conferences, workshops, allowing for continuous improvement in design approach.
SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER II
STAPLES/CORPORATE EXPRESS
01.2006 - 01.2017
- Design client centric interior design projects & solutions to budget
- Strategizing with internal & external project teams
- Create & maintain standards programs- healthcare, government, education, commercial
- Technology Applications: AutoCad, 2020 Cap, Sketch Up, CET, Spec, Microsoft Office Apps, Photoshop
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, SALES
STAPLES/CORPORATE EXPRESS
01.2003 - 01.2017
- Grow business accounts & maintain annuity accounts in the Northern Nevada Market- $1-3M annually
- Work with clients to develop project scope & budgets with design
- Implement purchasing contracts specific to vertical market
- Coordinate logistics with clients & project management team
COMMERCIAL INTERIOR DESIGNER/SALES EXECUTIVE
CALIFORNIA CONTRACT FURNITURE/MACHABEE OFFICE ENVIRONMENTS/CORPORATE INTERIORS
01.1997 - 01.2003
- 1997 Corporate Interiors/HON (East Bay)- Sales
- 1998 California Contract Furniture/Herman Miller (Santa Cruz Peninsula) in a turn-key position-Sales, Interior Designer, Project Manager
- 2002 Machabee Office Environments/Steelcase- (No. Nevada) Sales
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Human Sciences, Interior Design
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
Fort Collins, COSkills
- Creating a “Render to Reality” client experience with tailored client solutions through industry technology
- Trusted client concierge for product, textiles & design knowledge
- Relationship development; Client centric & sales initiative partner
- Development of facility standards programs (healthcare, education, government, private sector)
- Professional partner relationships with PC’s, PMs, installers, and vendors
- Industry product knowledge: Allsteel, HON, National, Kimball, Herman Miller, Knoll, Steelcase, AIS, Global, KI
Affiliations
IIDA, ASID, ROTARY INTNL
Timeline
SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER
SCHOOL SPECIALTY
09.2021 - 10.2025
SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER II
STAPLES/CORPORATE EXPRESS
01.2006 - 01.2017
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, SALES
STAPLES/CORPORATE EXPRESS
01.2003 - 01.2017
COMMERCIAL INTERIOR DESIGNER/SALES EXECUTIVE
CALIFORNIA CONTRACT FURNITURE/MACHABEE OFFICE ENVIRONMENTS/CORPORATE INTERIORS
01.1997 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Applied Human Sciences, Interior Design
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY