Erika Gaies

Erika Gaies has a diverse work experience, starting with their role as an Interior Design Materials Specialist at HOK from April 2006 to January 2007. Erika then worked as a Project Designer at Partners by DESIGN incorporated from January 2008 to January 2009. In 2010, they interned as a Performance Programs Intern at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. Erika joined HBF Textiles in January 2011 as a Showroom Manager, where they assisted the sales team and provided product consultations and quotes. In addition to managing the daily operations of the showroom, they also supported the coordination and logistical efforts for the 2011 NeoCon with HBF headquarters. Starting in May 2011, Erika began their role as a Sales Rep at Carnegie, where they worked until January 2015. During their time at Carnegie, they held various positions, including Director of Virtual Sales Strategy from December 2013 to January 2015, Vice President of Sales from December 2014 to December 2016, and Executive Vice President of Sales from December 2016 to January 2020. Erika'smost recent position at Carnegie was as the Executive Vice President of Sales Enablement + Marketing Communications, starting in January 2020.

Erika Gaies attended the University of Iowa from 2001 to 2005, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Theatre with a focus on Scenic/Set Design. Following that, they enrolled at the Harrington College of Design from 2005 to 2007, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree. It is unclear from the provided information when they returned to the University of Iowa, but they completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree at the institution. The exact field of study for this degree is not specified.