Matthew A. Caracappa
New York
Summary
Experienced Interior Design professional with a B.S. Degree from Pratt Institute in NYC, with over 25 years of high-end sales expertise in New York City and Los Angeles.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
U.S. Sales Director and NY Showroom Manager
KAIA Editions
New York, N.Y.
01.2025 - Current
- Hired and responsible for 12 independent outside reps nationwide.
- Developed and implemented successful strategic marketing campaigns on social media, print advertising and worked closely with the PR team.
- Scouted and set up 3 major showrooms to represent Kaia in Chicago Ill., Denver Co. and Scottsdale Az.
National Sales Director and NY Showroom Manager
KGBL Furniture Inc.
New York, N.Y.
01.2017 - 01.2025
- Hired and managed 10 sales reps nationwide in addition to overseeing sales in 2 multi line showrooms in Texas and California.
- Developed and implemented successful strategic marketing campaigns on social media and with print advertising.
Outside Sales Representative
KNEEDLER FAUCHERE
Los Angeles, CA
01.2007 - 01.2017
- Outside sales rep for the premier design trade showroom in Los Angeles.
- Covered large territory of all Southern California and Las Vegas Nevada.
- Called on high end residential and major hospitality firms.
- Expanded the market in Santa Barbara and Montecito by 40% in the first six months.
Outside Sales Representative
OLD WORLD WEAVER + STARK CARPET
NYC, NY
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Outside Sales Rep in the NY Tri State territory. NY, CT, NJ.
- Expanded regional outside sales 35% in 2003.
- Networked consistently with international top designers and architects.
Outside Sales Representative
HINSON & COMPANY
NYC, NY
01.1995 - 01.2003
- Had the invaluable experience of working directly with Harry Hinson who was one of the design leaders.
- Hinson had been a long-standing leader in the textile, furniture and lighting industry.
- President of Hinson at the time, Patricia Spado told my manager, "Matt is the best rep she hired"
- Increased sales 20% during the first quarter of tenure.
Owner
STUDIO M, INC.
Red Bank, N.J.
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Owner of a retail furniture store with interior design services.
- Learned the art/science of sales, marketing and management.
- Worked on projects with budgets ranging from 100k and up.
Intern
GWATHMEY SIEGEL AIA
NYC, NY
01.1988 - 01.1992
- Interned during school in the design department.
- Large internationally known firm, with projects in commercial, hospitality and residential.
- Worked on office remodel of PBS Channel 13 television network.
- Assisted in several highend residential projects.
Education
B.S. Degree - Interior Design
Pratt Institute
NYC, NY01.1989
Skills
- Sales planning
- Professional networking
- Goal setting and evaluation
- Public speaking expertise
Timeline
U.S. Sales Director and NY Showroom Manager
KAIA Editions
01.2025 - Current
National Sales Director and NY Showroom Manager
KGBL Furniture Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2025
Outside Sales Representative
KNEEDLER FAUCHERE
01.2007 - 01.2017
Outside Sales Representative
OLD WORLD WEAVER + STARK CARPET
01.2003 - 01.2007
Outside Sales Representative
HINSON & COMPANY
01.1995 - 01.2003
Owner
STUDIO M, INC.
01.1992 - 01.1995
Intern
GWATHMEY SIEGEL AIA
01.1988 - 01.1992
B.S. Degree - Interior Design
Pratt Institute