Kari Hirayama-Sarantakis
Danville
Summary
Dedicated to understanding individual needs to create a space to optimize workplace performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Workplace Design and Planning
ServiceNow
Pleasanton
07.2018 - 05.2025
- Developed innovative design concepts for workplace environments to enhance functionality of the workplace.
- Collaborated with end-users departments (Marketing,IT, facilities teams, etc) , and design vendors to implement strategic workplace initiatives.
- Organized space planning tasks to align with project timelines and optimize resource usage.
- Identified workspace needs and ergonomic requirements through focus groups and surveys.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure workplace projects met objectives and compliance standards.
- Established design standards for ongoing and future construction projects as Design Lead.
- Led sustainability design initiatives, promoting environmentally friendly practices in all projects.
- Led and managed Last Mile design team to styled spaces to reflect ServiceNow's culture, ensuring projects resonated with brand identity.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Corporate Designer
One Workplace
Santa Clara
05.2014 - 06.2018
- Collaborated with clients to gather insights on design preferences and needs.
- Furniture space planning and specifications.
- Coordinated with vendors to source quality materials and furnishings efficiently.
- Led project meetings to ensure alignment on design goals and timelines.
- Oversaw on-site installation processes to maintain design integrity throughout projects.
- Managed multiple projects and consistently meeting tight deadlines.
- Provided guidance and advice to junior design team members on design-related matters.
Design Intern
One Workplace
Santa Clara
06.2012 - 05.2014
- Created visual presentations/mood boards and project documentation to support design team activities.
- Prepared meeting materials and recorded notes for effective client communications.
- Coordinated ancillary specifications and facilitated furniture relocation to new headquarters.
- Maintained and organized material library to ensure easy access for team members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interior Design
The Art Institute of California
Sunnyvale, CA05-2013
Skills
- Proficient in Auto CAD, SketchUP,Adobe creative Suite
- Strategic occupancy planning
- Vendor leadership and budget management
- FF&E procurement
- Innovative design
- Space planning
- Sustainability practices (ESG, LEED)
- Excellent attention to detail
- Project coordination and client collaboration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Global Workplace Design and Planning
ServiceNow
07.2018 - 05.2025
Corporate Designer
One Workplace
05.2014 - 06.2018
Design Intern
One Workplace
06.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Interior Design
The Art Institute of California