KIMBERLY A.

LOMBARDOZZI
Westmont, IL (630) 241-3370 Office (312) 459-2585 Cell kal100@comcast.net SUMMARY An accomplished and detail-oriented manager and designer with extensive experience in strategic planning, key accounts, product, and relationship management, channel development, forecasting, sales planning, and continuing education in the commercial design and building material industries. A sustainability specialist who provides expert solutions and leadership in emerging markets while promoting sales and contributing to the profitability of an organization. A strong networker who draws upon keen organizational and customer service skills to maintain positive relationships with clients, vendors, and professionals in the building and design fields. Specialties: leadership, budgeting, business development, customer service, facilitating, managing timelines, networking, organization, creative problem solving, project management, relationship building, seminars, strategic development, technical sales, trade shows EXPERIENCE SUSTAINABILITY MARKETING MANAGER, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, Greater Chicago Area President Creating clear, concise messaging. Services include: Taking the greenwash out of your marketing. Creating better tools to convey your message. Gaining exposure of your goods/services creating more awareness and market share. Eliminating the confusion for your internal and external customers. Ecoscorecard and other database management. PRESENT

THE MOHAWK GROUP, Chicago, Illinois 2003-2011 Sustainability Manager Managed sustainability efforts for a manufacturer of premier woven and tufted roll goods, carpet tile and resilient flooring. Part of Mohawk International a 120-year-old Fortune 500 company and leading supplier of floor coverings. Created and executed curriculum to address training and developmental opportunities for co-workers regarding Mohawks sustainability message. Developed SWOT analysis, point of view on leading sustainability practices, emerging trends, as well as potential legislative and regulatory issues within the commercial flooring market. Provided input to various marketing literature, sales tools, and websites to raise sustainability awareness for Mohawk and drive preference for the company and its products. Managed a multi-functional LEED Plus Calculator which comprised over 700 products, their manufacturing location, components weights, percentages, origin, recycled/bio-based content and their relationship to relevant LEED and other Green Building rating systems. Created solutions for internal and external customers on commercial carpet, hard surface, and selected residential carpets by providing information concerning product questions, ranging from writing specifications, VOC emissions, government contract requirements, NSF, ISO, Green Label Plus certifications, recycled content, and RFI-RFPs. Created and delivered meaningful interactive presentations for national accounts, salespeople, architects, designers and end-users. Collaborated on new continuing education seminars focused on sustainability, while maintaining existing sustainability CEU courses. Certified and taught CEU courses for AIA, IIDA and GBCI credit, including: Sustainable Interior Environments, Carpet 101, History of Woven, Wool to Nylon, Healthcare, CRI Green Label Plus, and Understanding Green Products. Served in several leadership capacities in the USGBC IL chapter one of which was on the USGBC Greenbuild Host Committee in 2007 and again in 2010 as Co-chair. The 2010 committee was comprised of 8 subcommittees and over 300 volunteers which had expansive results creating 16 engaging tours, 14 successful offsite educational programs and pertinent legacy projects, just to name a few.

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Territory Manager Managed all sales and business development functions, including A&D account management, customer relationship development, solution provider, contract negotiations for national account and order fulfillment. Created educational seminars and promotional events operating within budget. Provided mentoring to interior design students by holding Carpet 101 classes in showroom and at schools. Participated in internal focus group for the Karastan Woven line to help improve all aspects of products, including delivery, design, customer service, product development procedures, sample delivery, and packaging. Made time and/or revenue-saving improvements in all categories. Developed consistently strong, sustainable relationships with the A&D community and associated organizations, such as IIDA, USGBC, AIA, and IFMA. Served for three years as co-chair of USGBC/IIDA Networking boat cruise for 200+ attendees, a sold-out event helping promote USGBC/LEED CI to IIDA members.

TANDUS FLOORING, Chicago, Illinois

1995-2003

Account Manager Managed accounts for company comprised of three carpet flooring manufacturers: C&A, Crossley, and Monterey, with product categories, including modular carpet tile, structured 6, tufted, and woven carpets. Created superior customer service experience for corporate, government, healthcare end-users and A&D firms in Chicago area. Developed and implemented detail-oriented national account programs with end-users. Supervised office manager in ordering of new samples and products; organized networking, environmental, educational programs in showroom. Strategized with marketing department on product review scenario with design council forum consisting of designers nationwide. 2002 Antron Design Award. Named first female Corporate Account Manager of Year. Earned Quota Club Award, International Customer Service Award. Received International Environmental Award.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE KAL DESIGNS, Downers Grove, Illinois, President, 1991-1995. Specialized in commercial interior design for education, healthcare, and corporate interiors in Chicago area. Served as independent contractor and commercial interior designer involved in all aspects of design, from conception, to implementation. Developed bid documents, specifications, and installation drawings for clients based on programming needs/budgets. Proficient at AutoCAD for Windows, CAP/CAD furniture drawing and specifying software. Tracked design hours, issued billing statements and collected billings.

EDUCATION LEED Accredited Professional Interior Design + Construction, 2010 LEED Accredited Professional, 2004 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, B.S., Interior Design, 1984

AFFILIATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS & AWARDS

USGBC Illinois Chapter Fundraising Director 2013-2014 USGBC Greening the Heartland Steering Committee, 2011-2013 USGBC Illinois Chapter Leader Award 2011 USGBC National Board Nominee 2011 USGBC Illinois Chapter Gala Event Silent Auction Committee 2011 USGBC Greenbuild Host Committee Co-Chair 2009-2010 USGBC Illinois Chapter Green Agent Award 2009 USGBC Heartland Regional Council Representative, 2008-2012 USGBC Chicago/Illinois Chapter Program Committee, 2002-2012 USGBC Chicago/Illinois Chapter Member, 2002-2012 USGBC Illinois Chapter Chairperson, 2007 and Board Member, 2003-2008, 2010 USGBC Greenbuild Host Committee Welcome Event Co-Chair, 2006-2007 Illinois Recycling Association, Board Member and Conference Chair, 2002-2003