Kathy May

About Kathy May

With over 30 years of experience in interior design and development, I am a seasoned professional who provides oversight and direction to the Blue Heron design brand. As a design principal, I work with design and project leaders to bring forward-looking aesthetics and cohesive outcomes that align with the Blue Heron brand and the Vegas Modern design philosophy. I am an agent of change, thought igniter, and creative disrupter who strives to challenge the status quo and inspire innovation in the design industry. I am also an ambassador of Blue Heron, representing the company at recruiting events, client events, media, and other public-facing activations. I have an OSHA 10 certification and a strong background in design development and creative ideation. I am passionate about creating fearless and distinctive designs that elevate the lifestyle and experience of the homeowners.

Experience

1. Design Principal

   Blue Heron

   Mar 2023 — Present · Las Vegas, NV, US

   Provides direct oversight to the Blue Heron design brand. Agent of change, thought igniter, and creative disrupter. • Leader for design quality and brand identity. o Provides direct interior design oversight as an ID/FF & E expert. o Spokesperson in communicating Blue Heron’s design philosophy, overseeing the company’s design output, and developing the fearless design strategy that defines the brand. o Ambassador of Blue Heron representing the company at recruiting events, client events, media, and other public-facing activations. • Brings operational excellence and brand alignment to design. o Creates and iterates interior design standards to articulate and scale the brand. o Provides training, feedback and coaching to further develop team members in all creative roles. o Collaborate with marketing, division, and creative team leaders to maintain consistency over the quality of design and the message of the creative team’s output. o Inspire the creative teams to more advanced and efficient design work using brainstorming sessions, team meetings with lessons learned and real time challenges, and other strategic tools to strengthen, support & build the team’s creative capabilities. o Resource for recruiting, interviewing, and selection of design team members. o Mentor and develop individuals in design roles from initial onboarding through continued professional development. o Research and anticipate the future direction of the industry to keep the company at the forefront. o Lead interactive engagements with teams to drive innovation. o Coordinate and facilitate post-project review sessions to capture key learnings, challenges, and best practices. o Advisor to project teams to ensure consistency of quality, attention to detail and overall look and feel of design, and client experience. o Advisor for new business, division direction, strategy, and incubation. o Agent for innovation through design, product advances, technology, sustainability, to advance BH offerings.

Education

• Delta State University

  BS

  1986 — 1990

• Delta State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

  1986 — 1990