Meet the Team

Our Mission

To help grow your business, support your success with sustainable systems, and create an employee culture that attracts top-tier talent.

Meet the Team

So, how do we do it?

Meet the Team

First of all, we know the interior design
and window treatment industry—

because this is our industry too.
We aren’t coaches or motivational
speakers—we arrive ready to make
things happen.

We’ve assembled our own team
of experts

who love to find efficiencies,
see the operational solutions
hiding in the matrix, and aren’t
afraid of getting their hands
dirty.

Need someone
to diligently
search for staff

who will stick with you for
the long haul? Done.

We solve industry-specific problems.

Require training and process implementation so those new hires can
start adding value instead of following you around little ducklings?
Put
us in, Coach.

Want us to roll up our sleeves, diagnose the organizational issue, and
reorganize your warehouse?
Sure thing, we’ve done it before.

And we do so much more. Probably too much for a simple bio. Seriously,
we should talk.

The Cast

Jessica Harling Behind The Design
Jessica Harling Behind The Design

Jessica Harling

Ringleader

Industry Experience: Proud fourth-generation window covering
professional from a family-owned company who founded their
Chicago business in 1936 (and, yes, it’s still thriving today). Earned
titles in every position from sales and business development to
operations.

Superpowers: The Dynamic Problem Solver. Cool under pressure,
lights up the room, sees structure in the operational void, voice of an angel

Superlative: Most likely to EGOT

Hype Song: Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen

Rebecca Santrella Behind The Design
Rebecca Santrella Behind The Design

Rebecca Santrella

Talent Strategist

Industry Experience: Past lives include working as a financial
buyer and as a management administrator growing a Montessori
school. Mastering the art of window covering and interior design
recruiting.

Superpower: The Focused Innovator. Articulate writer, calm in
the chaos, engaged empathy, strategic curiosity

Superlative: Most likely to write a best-seller

Hype Song: Like a Movie – Labrinth

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Paulina Yousif

Talent & Brand Manager

Industry Experience: Talent Acquisition savant with a background in finance, supply chain, manufacturing and logistics. Experience with Marketing, Business Operations, and Project Management.

Superpower: Highly-organized multitasker that can wear many hats. Constantly learning and growing. Knowledge to win a soccer trivia night.

Superlative: Most likely to have a complicated order

Hype Song: Flowers – Miley Cyrus

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Emma Williamson

Process Coordinator

Industry Experience: Formed at the intersection of marketing, design, and smart systems. Known for creating streamlined processes that keep projects moving, clients supported, and teams aligned – with high energy and a positive, collaborative approach.

Superpower: Contagious energy, creative problem-solving, and a natural ability to bring clarity, momentum, and good vibes to every project and meeting.

Superlative: Most likely to have a Friday night movie ritual

Hype Song: American Girl – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

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James Duruaku

Engagement Strategist

Industry Experience: Former NBA Player Development Coach turned sales professional with over 10 years of experience helping businesses identify operational bottlenecks and implement tailored solutions that drive measurable results.

Superpower: Empathy. Truly enjoying someone’s story more than his own when the moment calls for it. He makes really good butter chicken too!

Superlative: Most likely to ask “who’s all going to be there?!”

Hype Song: No Air – Jordin Sparks

“Jessica can see right into the root of problems and can also propose solutions. A trait that is highly sought after but rarely attained.”

Mimi Harling, Drapery Connection, Downers Grove IL

Recruiting, Training, Process Development