Leadership
Nadia Roberts
– Principal
Nadia is the founder of Interior Talent. Her goal was to
build a specialized recruitment firm for the Architecture and
Design industry. Her vision was to create a talent resource
that would change the way clients had previously viewed outsourcing
their hiring needs. “We wanted to build a company that was driven
by the quality of our candidate relationships, enabling us to be a
strategic partner in the growth of our client’s business.” This has
been achieved by investing time up front with each candidate in
order to truly understand and uncover their
Interior Talent. “By understanding the
innate talents and learned skill-sets of our candidates we are able
to present opportunities that align with both their professional
and personal goals – this personal approach to recruiting is at the
core of our success.”
Having spent the early part of her career in financial services and
real estate in her home town of Vancouver, B.C.,
– Nadia moved to New York to pursue her love of design and
all things creative. She received her first taste of recruiting
after she graduated from F.I.T in New York City and had the
opportunity to work with one of the leading creative recruitment
firms in Manhattan.
It was in Chicago that she first saw a need in the market for a
talent resource that focused exclusively on the Architecture &
Design community. Interior Talent opened their doors in 2003,
followed by their second office in Orlando, Florida in 2005.
Kenneth Roberts
– Principal
Prior to joining Interior Talent, Kenneth spent nearly 15 years in
a sales and operational role for Outback Steakhouse and Crunch
Fitness collectively. There he enjoyed a successful career of
hiring, training and mentoring hundreds of key employees. He now
uses his expertise in staff development to help our candidates
advance their careers while providing key employee retention
strategies to our clients.
As an avid public speaker and the outside voice of Interior Talent,
Kenneth has had the opportunity to share our valuable industry
specific recruitment knowledge with hundreds of professionals. He
has been a key-note speaker at Neocon, Neocon East, Interiors,
HD Boutique and multiple ASID and IIDA Chapter events.
Kenneth is also the host of our Evening Webinar Series and creator
and host of the CEU accredited seminar/webinar: Tools, Tips &
Tactics: Finding a Job in a Tough Market. If you would like
information on having Kenneth speak at your next event,
please email him directly at
Kenneth@InteriorTalent.com
Outside of Interior Talent, Kenneth is a father and a
pilot.
Lynde Gillis – Managing Partner
Lynde is part of the Interior Talent leadership team. She is
based in Chicago but also spends part of the year between
Atlanta, New York and Miami. With her extensive marketing
and account management background she has an amazing ability to
develop long lasting relationships with our clients and
candidates. The personal connection and depth of
understanding she has with her candidates brings an
outstanding level of integrity to each search.
Lynde joined Interior Talent in 2005 and has been
making "A-level" career matches ever since. Prior to this, she
was a marketing consultant serving both small private businesses
and fortune 500 firms. Plus, if you ever need a restaurant
recommendation she's your girl; having spent time as the
Assistant Publisher at Dining Out Magazine. She
earned a BA from Columbia College in Business Management and
Marketing.
Rachel DesPlaines
We're happy to welcome the newest member to our leadership team,
Rachel DesPlaines. As Interior Talent's Resource Manger you will
hear her voice on our newsletter and social media platforms, and
while building candidate relationships. Rachel brings eight years
of experience in the Construction & Design Industry and a BA in
International Affairs from Rollins College. Her creative and
analytical skill-set and background compliments Interior Talent's
international scope and goal to become a long-term, strategic
partner with our clients and candidates. She is passionate about
all things creative, especially architecture and interior design
and is excited to partner with our clients and candidates find the
perfect career fit.
