Local Firm Staffs Up to Increase "Service By Design" in National Markets

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- WorkSpaces LLC (www.workspacesllc.com), a leading workplace consultancy specializing in strategic design and furniture solutions for commercial environments, announced four new strategic management hires as part of the company's national growth plans.

The announcement follows a streak of project wins for all three locations including their Washington, DC Headquarters and WorkSpaces' Baltimore and New York City offices.  The firm's major project wins in retail, nonprofit, media & communications, hospitality and government markets created a steady need for new employees with experience and backgrounds in marketing, business development and corporate expansion.

As WorkSpaces LLC's 6th year anniversary approaches in June, Tom McGuire, Founder and President of WorkSpaces LLC, shared his excitement about the new hires: "These new additions to WorkSpaces represent how well our unique service model resonates in the marketplace.  This model successfully translates from our headquarters in Washington, DC to both New York and Baltimore and we plan for these new hires to help accelerate our growth in at least two additional markets in 2012."

Kerry Gabler  | Director, Business Development - Commercial Real Estate
Kerry Gabler has spent the past 15 years building relationships across the DC, MD and VA markets.   With broad business development experience spanning commercial real estate, technology and the pharmaceutical sectors, she has developed a client portfolio ranging from Non-Profits to Fortune 500 companies.  Kerry's success is based on unwavering client and strategic partner advocacy and her conviction that WorkSpaces offers the industry's best and brightest.

Heather Davis  | Chief Marketing Officer
Heather Davis brings over 11 years of success in design, brand management and strategic communication expertise to her role at WorkSpaces.  Prior to joining the firm, she spearheaded the rebrand and marketing transformation for one of the country's largest furniture dealerships.  Heather works with Tom McGuire in overseeing WorkSpaces' brand positioning and is responsible for leading the firm's marketing team while developing the firm's marketing, branding and communications strategic vision.  She received her M.A. from The Corcoran College of Art + Design and her B.A. from Bryn Mawr College. 

Mindy Williams | Principal, Business Development
Mindy Williams-McElearney brings over 19 years of experience working in partnership with the real estate, design and construction community in New York City and has worked with many of the Fortune 500 companies.  She is involved in several local industry organizations, currently serving on the Executive Board of CoreNet as the Secretary and Chair of the Administration Committee, as well as serving on the Board of Directors for IFMA as Chair of the Awards Dinner.  Prior to joining WorkSpaces, she was an played a key role in the success of IA Interior Architect's New York office sourcing projects including as WilmerHale, Univision, Transatlantic Reinsurance, WPP and Endurance Specialty Holdings. 

Kim McMurray  | Director, Planning & Expansion
Kim McMurray brings over 10 years of success in achieving brand recognition, multimillion-dollar sales, and profitability for high-end products throughout the Americas, Asia, Middle East, and Europe.  Prior to joining Workspaces, she played a key role in the startup and development of Tai Ping's global marketing department, a luxury leader in the international custom carpet industry.  Kim will be working directly with Tom McGuire to launch future offices and to expand Workspaces into new markets throughout North America and Europe. Kim has lived and worked in Paris and Hong Kong and will be based out of WorkSpaces' New York City office.

About WorkSpaces LLC
WorkSpaces LLC is a workplace consultancy providing strategic design and furniture solutions for commercial environments. The company's Service by Design approach to project management guarantees that an integrated and experienced team reviews all requirements, ensuring a seamless delivery and client experience. WorkSpaces offers design, space planning, and product solutions for all areas of the work environment at price points to meet all budgets. As an independent dealership free from the pressures of large manufacturers, the company routinely partners with a variety of manufacturers and representatives to determine the most appropriate solutions for clients. Partnering with architecture and design firms, construction firms, and brokerage and project management firms to provide the best interiors for clients, the company represents over 250 quality manufacturers of commercial office furniture, movable walls, high density filing and storage solutions, carpet, and landscape furniture as well as furniture solutions for healthcare, hospitality, and education environments. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company services clients across the country and internationally from offices in DC, Baltimore and New York City.

For more information, visit: www.workspacesllc.com or connect with WorkSpaces via social media on Facebook (WorkSpaces LLC) and Twitter (@WorkSpacesLLC)

Media Contact: Heather Davis WorkSpaces LLC, 202-403-4647, [email protected]

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