KRISTAN M. RIO
INTERIOR & GRAPHIC DESIGN
708.822.8019
hello@kristanriodesign com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
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281 North Highview Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126
An Interior Design and Marketing professional with over five years of hands-on experience in the interior design field, gained through work with a major retailer Holds an AAS in Interior Design with highest honors, as well as a BA in English, reflecting a strong educational foundation Also a qualified Graphic Designer with 30 years of marketing management experience, bringing a unique blend of creativity, attention to detail, and results-driven professionalism
WORK EXPERIENCE
Chief Marketing Officer
Summit Sheet Metal Specialists, Inc.
February 2006 - December 2024
Home Decorator
Bread & Butter Home, Inc
April 2023 - December 2024
Interior Design Intern
JoAnna Baum Interiors, LLC
May 2024 - August 2024
Design Studio Specialist
Pottery Barn Oakbrook
September 2019 - August 2024
Responsible for design and execution of all marketing materials, such as printed collateral, brand identity, and trade advertising. Managed development and implementation of new business initiatives. Handled AP functions, including monthly bank reconciliations and year-end financial statements. Processed quotations and managed product costing. Provided operational support to President/CEO.
Ensured store maintained visually appealing environment through effective product merchandising and creative displays Assisted customers in selecting products to create functional and aesthetically pleasing interior spaces Contributed to business growth by generating new customer interest through Instagram content
Supported Principal during on-site client and vendor meetings, and assisted with design installations Created detailed AutoCAD elevations Responsible for drafting proposals, preparing vendor purchase orders, developing finish and paint schedules, coordinating project timelines, and tracked orders from initiation to completion.
Leveraged design expertise to conduct one-on-one client consultations, driving in-store sales Created 2D design plans tailored to each client’s needs, style, and living space Demonstrated in-depth product knowledge across entire product line
SKILLS
Associate of Applied Science, Interior Design
College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn
Highest Honors Graduate
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Bachelor of Arts, English
DePaul University, Chicago
EDUCATION ASSOCIATIONS/AWARDS
Adobe Creative Suite [Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop]
Autodesk [AutoCAD, Fabrication CAMduct]
Chief Architect
Configura CET Commercial
Houzz Pro
Microsoft 365 [Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access]
QuickBooks Pro
Trimble SketchUp with Chaos Enscape
American Society of Interior Designers [ASID]
Interior Design Student Society [IDSS]
International Interior Design Association [IIDA]
Kravet Design of Distinction Award
National Kitchen and Bath Association [NKBA]
Pottery Barn 5 Year Recognition
Pottery Barn Employee Of The Month
Williams-Sonoma Annual Catch The Spirit
