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Skyline ArtChief Executive Officer
Aug. 2022Houston, Texas, United States
Skyline Art, an EDAC Certified visual art and branding firmDirector of Marketing and Sales
Jul. 2021 - Aug. 2022Houston, Texas, United StatesSkyline Art is the preferred turnkey art solutions firm in the US, from inspiration to installation. We have the creative capacity and resources to deliver a project's big expectations, while keeping an attentive eye on the details. As an EDAC Certified firm, evidence-based results are delivered with a genuine commitment to improving the needs of unique communities within healthcare, education, corporate, and hospitality environments. THE SKYLINE SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE™ is a visual strategy to help our clients stand apart from all other competitors. Our goals are to visually express your vision, enhance the experience of your customers, and contribute to overall workplace excellence. We believe art must communicate your business culture and quality of services, while being mindful of your resources and budget. Utilizing our vast array of services and depth of experience, Skyline Art has set the industry standard of excellence for developing dynamic art programs. Our use of dimensional art and multiple mediums sets us apart as Visual Art Designers, while creating art program’s that are unique to your needs and community. Skyline Art’s visual art designers work hand-in-hand with architectural features of each project to seamlessly support the design concepts created by design professionals. HEALTHCARE, ACADEMIC/EDUCATION, CORPORATE, ENERGY, FINANCIAL, LEGAL, HOSPITALITY, COMMUNITY, EVIDENCE-BASED DESIGN
SuryaNational Sales Manager - Design and Retail
May. 2017 - Jun. 2021Austin, Texas, United StatesMember of Sales Leadership Team for Surya, one of the fastest growing home and contract décor companies in the U.S. Surya’s mission is to be the most customer-focused, imaginative and comprehensive partner for décor solutions. • Customer Focus: Surya partners with retail and design customers to develop fresh and relevant décor solutions that yield the highest economic value. • Imaginative: Surya assembles the most diverse design talents, introduces the broadest new product designs and deploys visual tools to enhance our customer experience. • Comprehensive: Surya designs and creates over 20,000 up-to-date rugs and coordinated accessories and makes it easy to discover and deliver these products to consumers globally.
New Era PortfolioVice President of Sales and Marketing
Sep. 2014 - May. 2017Austin, TexasNew Era Portfolio is an award-winning, fully integrated art publisher, offering limited edition artwork customizable to all commercial, hospitality and retail market segments. We provide print on demand wall art for exclusive third party images as well as customer owned. New Era offers over 12 million images representing a broad genre of art and photography as well as more than 100 exclusive artists-including photographers, painters and mixed-media artists. New Era allows designers and end-users to create one-of-a-kind artwork with the exclusive ability to print on exceptional and unique materials, such as high-quality paper, canvas, birchwood, acrylic, and aluminum as well as create custom wall murals. New Era also builds and hosts custom e-commerce sites using an API solution. Some of our partnerships include 500pxart.com, condenasttrade.com, and photos.com (through a relationship with Getty Images).
Kimball OfficeVice President of Sales, Marketing & Product Development
Dec. 2009 - Apr. 2014Jasper, IndianaResponsible for all sales, distribution, marketing and product development initiatives with a focus on alignment and execution across functional areas to maximize collaboration and profitability. Kimball Office is a full line contract furniture manufacturer of Open Plan and Private Office furniture solutions that competes in all Vertical Markets. Product portfolios include Systems, Benching, Casegoods, Seating, Lounge, Tables and numerous ancillary products that make todays office space more relevant and productive.
International Interior Design AssociationInternational Board of Directors
Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2012IIDA International Board of Directors, VP Industry Relations 2008 - 2010
IIDA Board of Trustees, 2011-2012
Mohawk GroupSr Vice President Product Development and Strategies
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2009Responsible for product development initiatives, product management and launch execution for premier commercial carpeting brands Bigelow, Lees, Karastan, Durkan, Merit and Mohawk Aviation. A highly effective driver of innovation, marketing, business strategies, manufacturing, planning, sales, promotion and finance.
Mohawk GroupSVP Sales and Marketing, Karastan and Durkan Commercial
Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2007Led the shift of premier tufted and woven brands from a strict design specification approach to a balanced sales strategy of design, end use and dealer driven relationships. Re-energized a stagnant sales force by providing focused, proactive, inspirational leadership behind innovative, award-winning new products with profitable commission plans. Managed 6 Regional Sales VPs with 82 account executives.
Mohawk GroupVice President of Custom Product Development & ModaVation Hospitality
Jan. 1996 - Dec. 2006
Mohawk GroupSenior Management Roles in Sales, Product Development, Marketing and Brand Strategies
Jan. 1992 - Nov. 2009
Mohawk GroupSales Representative - Lees Commercial, Los Angeles, CA
Jan. 1992 - Dec. 1996
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