Tara Headley, NCIDQ, IIDA

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Tara Headley is an award-winning interior designer, currently specializing in corporate…

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  • IIDA Georgia Chapter Graphic

    President

    IIDA Georgia Chapter

    - 1 year 1 month

    The principal elected officer of the Chapter who directs all of the business and affairs the organization.

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    President Elect

    IIDA Georgia Chapter

    - 1 year 1 month

    Prepares to assume the position of President; oversees chapter election process and all financial activity of the Chapter. Monitors budgets and works with the Chapter Administrator/Treasurer/CPA to ensure sound Chapter finances. Custodian of all monies, securities and deeds belonging to the Chapter and shall hold, invest and disburse it subject to the direction of the Board of Directors. In the absence of the President, the President elect shall perform the duties of the President. At the end…

    Prepares to assume the position of President; oversees chapter election process and all financial activity of the Chapter. Monitors budgets and works with the Chapter Administrator/Treasurer/CPA to ensure sound Chapter finances. Custodian of all monies, securities and deeds belonging to the Chapter and shall hold, invest and disburse it subject to the direction of the Board of Directors. In the absence of the President, the President elect shall perform the duties of the President. At the end of the President’s term of office, the President-Elect automatically shall succeed to the office of President.

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    Chair of the Foundation Board of Trustees

    International Interior Design Association

    - 3 years 4 months

    Arts and Culture

    The Foundation, under the guidance of its Board of Trustees, works in collaboration with IIDA to support the strategic plan of the Association. The Board of Trustees is composed of IIDA Leaders dedicated to the Interior Design profession.

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    VP of Student Affairs

    IIDA Georgia Chapter

    - 1 year 1 month

    Arts and Culture

    Responsibilities include engagement of Chapter Student Members and Student campus centers, visiting the local schools to talk about benefits of Student Membership and Campus Centers. VP of Student Affairs also receives IIDA membership applications from students and forwards to HQ for processing. Other duties may include developing and overseeing student benefit programs such as mentoring, guest lectures, and workshops. This position also provides communication between campus centers and the…

    Responsibilities include engagement of Chapter Student Members and Student campus centers, visiting the local schools to talk about benefits of Student Membership and Campus Centers. VP of Student Affairs also receives IIDA membership applications from students and forwards to HQ for processing. Other duties may include developing and overseeing student benefit programs such as mentoring, guest lectures, and workshops. This position also provides communication between campus centers and the Chapter Board of Directors.

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    Campus Center Leader

    IIDA Georgia Chapter

    - 1 year 1 month

    Arts and Culture

    Campus Centers provide an environment for the development and exchange of knowledge among students, educators, administration and design professionals. The Campus Center Leader is a resource for students to make connections in the professional world through IIDA.

Publications

  • How to Become an Interior Designer: Everything You Need to Know

    Architectural Digest

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  • Aim High & Embrace the Journey

    Imagine a Place Podcast

    Topics discussed in this episode:
    Design education
    Planning for a career in design
    Networking in the design industry
    Personal goal setting

    See publication

  • Diversity & Inclusion Roundtable

    Hospitality Design

    HD, along with International Interior Design Association (IIDA) executive vice president and CEO Cheryl Durst, hosted four Black women designers—all IIDA members—of various ages, career levels, and design backgrounds, to talk about their experiences in the predominately white industry.

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  • Work | Life Decoded

    International Interior Design Association

    Is work changing our lives—or is life changing our work? How important are data and demographics in the creation of a workplace (and a brand) that is diverse, relevant, civil, sustainable, and profitable? How do the connections between industries, ideas, behaviors, and contemporary culture affect how we work and why?

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  • Peer to Peer: Practical Advice on Jumpstarting your Interior Design Career

    Design Matters

    Whether you’re a recent graduate or career shifter, embarking on a new design career can be a daunting task. Polishing your resume and portfolio, asking meaningful questions during the interview, tackling the job search at multiple angles – we all know it’s hard work that takes time, patience, and confidence. But what exactly does that look like? We reached out to this year’s IIDA Career Bootcamp panelists — four IIDA Student of the Year recipients for their practical advice on what has helped…

    Whether you’re a recent graduate or career shifter, embarking on a new design career can be a daunting task. Polishing your resume and portfolio, asking meaningful questions during the interview, tackling the job search at multiple angles – we all know it’s hard work that takes time, patience, and confidence. But what exactly does that look like? We reached out to this year’s IIDA Career Bootcamp panelists — four IIDA Student of the Year recipients for their practical advice on what has helped them navigate their careers so far. Read on for part one of our interview.

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  • Nation Newspaper Bio

    Daily Nation News, Barbados

    In depth biography/interview with the Daily Nation Newspaper in Barbados.

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  • Interiors and Sources Interview

    Interiors + Sources

    A design student and practitioner weigh in on what the future of interiors will look like.

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  • IIDA Student of the Year

    Office Newswire

    IIDA's first recipient of the national student of the year award.

    Other authors
    • Office Newswire
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  • ICON of Industry Scholarship

    NEWH

    ICON of Industry scholarship essay.

    Other authors
    • Network of Executive Women in Hospitality
    See publication

  • ASID

    Mohawk Industries

    Other authors
    • Charitysmith
    See publication

  • Promoting Cultural Understanding through Design

    Savannah College of Art and Design

    IIDA honoree promotes cultural understanding with design

    Other authors
    • SCAD Thread Blog
    See publication

Honors & Awards

  • Emerging Designer of the Year

    IDA

    This award is awarded to a designer who has demonstrated devotion to elevating the art of interior design. They receive publication of their work in the IDA Book of Designs distributed to museum bookstores nationwide; promotion in an newsletter to 100,000 design professionals and potential clients worldwide; year-long coverage on the International Design Awards website; and critical acclaim by a distinguished panel of judges.

    IDA honorary juries examined over 1000 entries submitted by…

    This award is awarded to a designer who has demonstrated devotion to elevating the art of interior design. They receive publication of their work in the IDA Book of Designs distributed to museum bookstores nationwide; promotion in an newsletter to 100,000 design professionals and potential clients worldwide; year-long coverage on the International Design Awards website; and critical acclaim by a distinguished panel of judges.

    IDA honorary juries examined over 1000 entries submitted by architects and designers of interiors, fashion, products, and graphics from 52 countries throughout the world. After final decisions had been made, the jury rewarded the best professional and emerging designers for their achievements in terms of design, creativity, usability and innovation.

  • International Design Awards - 2 Gold Awards

    IDA

    Recipient of a gold award for institutional design and a gold award for conceptual design.
    IDA honorary juries examined over 1000 entries submitted by architects and designers of interiors, fashion, products, and graphics from 52 countries throughout the world. After final decisions had been made, the jury rewarded the best professional and emerging designers for their achievements in terms of design, creativity, usability and innovation. Judging was a rigorous process, with winners…

    Recipient of a gold award for institutional design and a gold award for conceptual design.
    IDA honorary juries examined over 1000 entries submitted by architects and designers of interiors, fashion, products, and graphics from 52 countries throughout the world. After final decisions had been made, the jury rewarded the best professional and emerging designers for their achievements in terms of design, creativity, usability and innovation. Judging was a rigorous process, with winners receiving publication of their work in the International Design Awards Book of Designs.

  • IIDA Student of the Year

    International Interior Design Association

    The Student of the Year award recognizes an IIDA Student Member who has significantly impacted their school’s interior design program through outstanding leadership, insight, and involvement.

  • Christine Kennecott Louw Scholarship

    NEWH, The Hospitality Industry Network

  • IIDA Best of the Best Award for 'Innovation in Design'

    International Interior Design Association

    The project was a live/work complex with a residence, retail and studio for an entrepreneur in the sneaker and accessory market. Combining inspiration from the products featured in the retail outlet, and the client's interests, the design was awarded for its innovative incorporation of concepts.

  • International Design Awards - Gold and Bronze

    IDA

    IDA honorary juries examined over 1000 entries submitted by architects and designers of interiors, fashion, products, and graphics from 52 countries throughout the world. After final decisions had been made, the jury rewarded the best professional and emerging designers for their achievements in terms of design, creativity, usability and innovation. Judging was a rigorous process, with winners receiving publication of their work in the International Design Awards Book of Designs.

  • ICON of Industry Scholarship

    NEWH, The Hospitality Industry Network

    The ICON of Industry scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student in the field of hospitality. Requirements include a minimum 3.0 GPA, a career objective in the hospitality industry and participation in an internship program.

  • Grace Howard Jordan Foundation Scholarship

    American Society of Interior Designers in partnership with Mohawk Industries

    The Grace Jordan Howard Foundation provides annual scholarships to Student Members of Georgia ASID who demonstrate chapter and community involvement, design excellence, and high academic standards.

  • School of Design Endowed Scholarship

    Savannah College of Art and Design

    Awarded for academic and design excellence.

  • IIDA Best of the Best Award for 'Social Relevance in Design'

    International Interior Design Association

    Received a B.O.B. award for her Caribbean cultural center project in the category of 'Social Relevance in Design'. It can be viewed here: http://theadl20.wix.com/cbeanculturecenter

  • SCAD Honors Graduate Scholarship

    Savannah College of Art and Design

  • Most Outstanding Senior Project

    Department Chair of Interior Design at SCAD

    Awarded most outstanding senior capstone project for a mixed use Caribbean cultural center which can be viewed here: http://theadl20.wix.com/cbeanculturecenter

  • Outstanding Service Project of the Year

    Interior Design Department at SCAD

    Involved in the planning and execution of the project as an officer in student ASID/IIDA.

  • 16 N.I.F.C.A. Awards

    National Independence Festival of Creative Arts

    Received 16 Awards in the visual arts and photography categories including a top incentive award over a period of 5 years.

Organizations

  • IIDA Foundation Board of Trustees

    Trustee

    - Present

    The IIDA Foundation Board of Trustees is dedicated to the Advancement of the Interior Design Profession The Foundation, under the guidance of its Board of Trustees, works in collaboration with IIDA to support the strategic plan of the Association. The Board of Trustees is composed of IIDA Leaders dedicated to the Interior Design profession.

  • IIDA Georgia Chapter

    Board Member - Campus Center Director

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    Campus Centers provide an environment for the development and exchange of knowledge among students, educators, administration and design professionals. Campus Center directors help facilitate programs and connections within the industry to students within the network of IIDA.

  • National Steering Committee for Diversity in Association with IIDA, Tarkett and Design Intelligence

    Committee Member

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    The goal of the committee is to identify approaches and key topics for future research, future programs and to improve equity, diversity, and inclusion in A/E/C/D professional service firms.

  • Tau Sigma Delta, Building Arts Honors Society

    Lifetime Member

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