KIM A. HAVNES IIDA, ASID Chicago, IL 60631 773-350-5826 c2@westpost.

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INTERIOR DESIGN / PROJECT MANAGEMENT Construction * Facilities Relocation & Build Out * Green Design * NCIDQ Certifie d * Comprehensive experience in custom interior design, work place strategic plann ing and total project management, including client relationship management and t eam leadership, with a strong knowledge of sustainable design strategies; develo ped more than 1,000,000 square feet of commercial office space. * Skilled in the design of space for residential and Commercial Real Estate clie nts, with proven success as a strategic planner and tactical implementer of work place space enhancements that improve workforce productivity, while developing a nd improving the construction process. * Project management and financial management talents utilized in executing desi gn strategies that promote project completion consistently on time and on budget . Practiced in Budget Planning and Forecasting, as well as ongoing Budget Manage ment. * Strong Outsourcing, Procurement, Vendor Management and Negotiation background, developed in early sales and marketing roles. Well-versed in New Business Devel opment functions and techniques, including Product Marketing, Sales Promotions, Prospecting, Referral Generation, Presentations, Account Management and Contract Negotiations. CORE COMPETENCIES Strategic Planning * Interior Design and Build Out Project Management * Process Improvement Procurement * Outsourcing * Vendor Management * Budget Planning * B udget Forecasting * Budget Management * New Business Development * Product Marke ting * Sales Promotions * Account Management * Contract Negotiation * Relocation Logistics Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Design 360+Associates Inc., Chicago, IL 2009- Present A firm providing consulting and services in interior design and build out to cor porations and non-profits. Managing Principal, Chief Interior Designer Drive new business development while personally managing all aspects of client e ngagements. Provide leadership in interior design and build out, as well as logi stics management related to internal company office moves and work force redeplo yments. Orchestrate the efforts of trades including carpentry, electric IT, Arch itects, HVAC, Plumbing, General Contractors, Security, AV Systems, Moving Compan ies, Flooring Installation, Furniture Manufacturers Dealers and Installers Representative Engagements: * Symphony Group: Coordinated and closely managed a corporate building consolida tion. Orchestrated re-organization and relocation of 250 employees to the compan y's corporate head quarters. o Created 45 new work spaces for employees by re-purposing existing space. o Reduced furniture expense by re-assessing existing furniture and equipment for additional sustainability. * Marquette Properties: Drove design and project implementation of a lobby renov ation for buildings located in downtown Chicago. * Designs for Dignity: Currently transforming existing non-profit spaces for an organization moving to a new office space. Provide leadership in interior design , space planning, FF&E, furniture specification development and space. Solicit a nd secure funding and material donations from a variety of material and furnitur e manufacturers. Serve as Project Manager driving construction and employee relo cation as well as identification of required furniture and office equipment.

* CARC: renovation of Corporate Headquarters: completed a renovation of CARC's o ffice space improving the working environment by selection of finishes, furnitur e, lighting and air quality. * Residential clients: Completion of 8 residential projects. KIM A. HAVNES IIDA, ASID PAGE TWO

Symphony/ IRI Consulting Group, Chicago, IL 1991 - Present An industry leader in providing CPG market research, data and IT services to For tune 500 Consumer Product Good companies. Symphony Acquired IRI in 2009. Director of Design and Construction, IRI Consulting Group 1996- 2009 Facility Manager, Chicago HQ, IRI Consulting Group 1990 - 1996 Promoted from Corporate Headquarters Facility Manager to Director of Design and Construction for all IRI properties throughout the United States. Provided essen tial leadership in Real Estate Leasing, Facilities Management, Office Relocation s, Workforce Redeployments, Interior Design, Vendor Selection, Management and In ventory Control across as many as 35 IRI properties that ranged in size from 15, 000 square feet to more than 100,000 square feet. * Reviewed and participated in the cost-effective negotiation of more than 95 le ases, while consistently securing the best allowance per square foot. * Orchestrated the on-time and on-budget execution of more than 160 construction projects with budgets as high as $3.5M funding space improvements in facilities as large as 100,000 square feet. * Personally managed as many as 10 projects a year while coordinating the effort s of more than 15 different trades. o Enabled the successful relocation of more than 100,000 professionals over a pe riod of 10 years. o Directed as many as 10 office relocations a year. Vetted all moving contracts and arrangements. o Coordinated moves with the IT department, Security, Office Managers, and Mailr oom employees to manage relocation for each project. o Minimized change orders and valued engineering saved over $800,000 in a 5-year period. * Provided Interior Design Vision and Leadership in space planning for corporate offices. o Personally conceived and directed all furniture installation and reconfigures. o Collaborated with Architect to design and specify materials, finishes and colo r pallets for individual projects. o Specified and negotiated more than $8M in furniture contracts of $8 million ov er a 15-year period. * Effectively managed inventory. Saved more than $800, 000 over an 8-year period . o Consolidated existing furniture to be reconfigured. o Liquidated all unnecessary furniture while collaborating with Furniture Broker s to sell unwanted furniture. Negotiated buy back with furniture manufactures as part of new contract. CAREER NOTES Early career success in Business Development roles with the Furniture Group, Ben senville, IL and with Aarons Office Furniture, Chicago, IL. Developed early desi gn skills while working directly with a wide variety of businesses and corporate clients. SPECIAL TRAINING Licensed in state of Illinois, Certified NCIDQ Current studies for LEED Certification expected 2011 Extensive training in sustainable design TECHNICAL SKILLS AutoCAD

AFFILIATIONS IIDA, ASID, IFMA, USGBC AWARDS & HONORS Outstanding Contribution Award. Recognition for sustained contribution of signif icant merit.