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Hilary Sessions

Public Relations & Strategic Marketing
Mill Valley, CA
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hilarybsessions@gmail.com
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415 385-7855
Hilary Sessions is a San Francisco Bay Area-based Marketing professional with over a decade of experience in interior design and business management. She recently served as Vice President of Client Services for Coupar Consulting, and was a founding team member of Chairish.com, an innovative online marketplace for vintage decor and furniture. Her in-depth knowledge of interior design and business management coupled with her unique understanding of the growing relationship between the design and tech industries give her unique position within the industry. She now brings her passions for marketing, design, tech, and business innovation to Quarry Hill Consulting. Hilary honed her design skills while studying Decorative Arts & Architecture at Parsons School of Design in Paris, as well as Design and Illustration at the Academy of Art in San Francisco. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Art History and French from Georgetown University. Hilary lives in Marin County with her family and Terrier, Mocha.
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Work Experience

Quarry Hill Consulting

Principal
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Jul 2015 - Current

Strategic Marketing & PR Consultant

Turlock Designer Show House

Sep 2017 - Current

Golden Gate Park Tennis Center

Public Relations
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2017 - Current

The Tennis Coalition SF has funded several court renovation projects over the years and is currently spearheading its biggest project to date: the renovation of the Golden Gate Park Tennis Center into a city- wide treasure that will be home to all tennis enthusiasts. The project is a collaborative partnership with San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department and the San Francisco Parks Alliance which serves as our fiduciary sponsor.

San Francisco Decorator Showcase

PR & Marketing
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Dec 2016 - Jul 2017

SF University High School on the 2017 SF Decorator Showcase.

Coupar Consulting

Vice President Client Services
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Jul 2015 - Jan 2016

Coupar Consulting is a full-service business consulting firm exclusively for the Interior Design industry. We work with creative talent, helping them turn their passion into profitable organizations. Whether starting small or overwhelmed by growth, our clients come to us to strategize, build, manage, analyze, and design. Utilizing the latest technology platforms and a lot of heart, we take a business’s pain points and turn them into success stories.

Chairish

Curator
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Feb 2013 - Jul 2015

I'm passionate about connecting design lovers with each other in the best, most practical and enjoyable way to buy and sell amazing, unique, high quality home furnishings. I get to "shop" for pre-loved furniture and home decor everyday - how cool is that?

American Society of Interior Designers - ASID

Professional Development
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2014 - 2015

Quarry Hill Design

Founder & Principal
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Feb 2003 - Feb 2013

Home Staging and Interior Design firm based in Marin County. Staged properties valued at $1 million - $14 million. Majority of our staged properties sold at or over asking price with multiple offers.

R/A Performance Group

Director of Business Development
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Aug 2002 - Feb 2003

Generated new business opportunities for Event Marketing firm with annual revenues in excess of $15 million Managed major accounts including strategic direction and budgets. Supervised Sales & Marketing staff of four. Drove Company's marketing and branding strategy via print, direct mail, web & advertising

Freelance

Event Management Consultant
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Sep 2001 - Aug 2002

Developed and implemented event programs and strategies for several non-profit organizations

Epicenter - San Francisco Partnership

Director
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Nov 2000 - Sep 2001

Launched resource center for San Francisco's technology community with annual operating budget of $450,000 Produced proprietary workshops, educational seminars, speaker series and panel discussions Created unique branding for EpiCenter and implemented marketing plan which included logo and web site design, direct mail, collateral and database programs. Produced monthly EpiLog e-newsletter. Drove $200,000 in revenue through corporate donations, sponsorships and alliances in six-month period. Managed design and build-out of facility: layout, permitting, signage, fixtures, and technical infrastructure

Carlson Marketing Group

Account Executive
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Mar 1998 - Nov 2000

Evangelized CMG's Relationship Marketing Model by engaging CMG's products and services to create results-oriented marketing strategies for clients such as Sun Microsystems, Clarify, Nortel and Business Objects Oversaw cross functional team to insure delivery of CMG's initiatives including meeting and incentive travel, loyalty programs, awards, data management, training, direct mail, print and web-based campaigns Generated over $7 million dollars in sales revenue in 2000, representing a 35% increase over previous years sales Sales Achievement Award recipient

Carlson Marketing Group - Account Manger
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Jul 1996 - Mar 1998

Designed high-level corporate meeting and incentive programs for Fortune 500 companies including Netscape Communications, Sun Microsystems and Hewlett-Packard Primary Relationship Manager responsible for all aspects of program operations including creative, budgets, timelines, web site development and vendor management

Program Manager
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Dec 1995 - Jul 1996

Executed largest program in company's history for over 10,000 attendees Coordinated all program logistics including attendee registration, food and beverage décor, entertainment, transportation, hotel and vendor management. Managed team of 50 dedicated staff.

Education

Georgetown University

Bachelor of Science Class of 1988 French Language and Art History
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1984 - 1988

Activities and Societies: Ski Team

The Spence School

1971 - 1984
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1971 - 1984

Activities and Societies: Dance Academy of Art University Interior Design Parsons School of Design Design, Antiques & Decorative Arts; Fine Art and Design