Santha Siegel

Interior design and project management professional with 10+ years of progressive experience leading complex luxury, hospitality, residential, and branded-environment projects from concept through installation and opening. Proven ability to guide owners, consultants, and internal teams toward on-strategy, high-quality design outcomes, while managing scope, schedules, budgets, and technical execution. Recognized for balancing creative vision with operational rigor, client trust, and business results.

Comfortable supporting multiple concurrent projects and traveling up to 30% as required.

SHOWROOM MANAGER - HNI / HON Company - Washington, DC

(2024-01 - 2025-12)

Create a positive brand-forward showroom experience to drive traffic, sales, and long-term client relationships. Design and deliver customer experiences across digital, hospitality, and written communications. Plan, coordinate, and host events while managing schedules, vendors, and budgets. Partner with headquarters marketing teams on national initiatives. Build and maintain relationships with dealer sales representatives, providing product expertise, pricing, and order coordination.

LEAD INTERIOR DESIGN RESOURCE LIBRARIAN - Spec Simple / Studios Architecture - Washington, DC

(2022-01 - 2024-12)

Directed daily operations of the design resource library supporting multiple active architectural and interior design projects. Led cataloging, archiving, and documentation of past and current projects. Coordinated meetings, presentations, and appointments across multidisciplinary teams.

Served as a key liaison between designers, vendors, and specialists to ensure materials aligned with design intent, sustainability goals, and performance standards. Supported firm-wide sustainability initiatives, including Red List–free material strategies, while maintaining continuing education compliance with AIA standards.

DESIGN MANAGER - The Mather Tysons - Fairfax, VA

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

Led the interior design process for two luxury residential towers, overseeing projects from design development through installation and opening. Managed daily project timelines, technical coordination, order tracking, and FF&E execution. Partnered with owners, contractors, and consultants to resolve field conditions, financial issues, and schedule risks while maintaining design integrity.

• Project Management & Technical Services: Supervised the build-out of 300+ interior spaces, including unit layouts, FF&E selection, drawings, and installation coordination across 30+ floor plans.
• Business & Budget Oversight: Developed project budgets, pricing, billing, and risk mitigation strategies; ensured scope alignment and contract compliance while protecting quality and schedule.

INTERIORS MANAGER - Donald Lococo Architects - Washington, DC

(2019-01 - 2021-12)

Managed and executed complex, high-end interior design projects across residential and mixed-use environments. Supervised a design team, coordinated consultants, and served as a primary point of contact for clients and external partners.

• Luxury Project Leadership: Led multiple concurrent, multi-unit projects from feasibility through installation, ensuring adherence to design intent, quality standards, and budgets.
• Owner & Stakeholder Engagement: Presented design concepts, updates, and solutions to clients and senior stakeholders, influencing decisions through clear communication and technical expertise.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Coached and mentored junior designers, supporting professional growth, workload planning, and project excellence.

INTERIOR DESIGNER - HapstakDemetriou+ - Washington, DC

(2018-01 - 2019-12)

Delivered high-value interior design solutions across residential and hospitality-adjacent projects, generating $1M+ in revenue. Established internal controls for budget adherence, schedules, and quality assurance.

• Led renovations for multi-unit residential properties, including lobbies, amenity spaces, and private residences.
• Managed remote and on-site teams, coordinated contractors, tracked orders, and resolved technical challenges to ensure successful execution.

INTERIOR DESIGNER / STAGING MANAGER - MS Vicas Interiors - Washington, DC

(2016-01 - 2018-12)

Oversaw business operations, luxury staging projects, and interior design installations for high-profile clients. Managed staff, logistics, inventory, and vendor coordination while maintaining premium client experiences.

STAGING SPECIALIST - New Vision Staging & Design - Washington, DC

(2012-01 - 2015-12)

Executed staging consultations and supported marketing initiatives to grow client base and brand visibility.

Office Manager & Sales - Henredon - Washington, DC

Sales - Scalamandre - Washington, DC

Office Manager - Huelat Parimucha - Alexandria, VA

Model Home Assistant Merchandiser - Richmond American Homes - Fairfax, VA

Sales - Ebanista - Washington, DC

Assistant Visual Merchandiser - Tiffany & Co. - Washington, DC

B.S. - Interior Design - Marymount University

B.S. - Media, Culture & Communications - New York University