Resumé

Katharine “Kitty” Hillman

P.O. Box 1526

Sun Valley, Idaho 83353

www.kittyhillman.com | Cell: 412.303.3119 | Kittyhillman0@gmail.com

Began career working in marketing and advertising in New York City upon completion of a Journalism degree from the University of Colorado. After moving to Pittsburgh and raising a family, returned to the workforce to pursue her interest in interior design and founded KH Hillman Interiors. As an active member of the Pittsburgh community, has served concurrently on numerous non-profits and has chaired multiple special events and fundraisers for many institutional organizations.

Community Leadership / Special Events / Fundraising Activities

The Carnegie Museum of Art

Member, The Women’s Committee (1995-2014).
Member, Executive Committee (1998-2000; 2012-2014).
Member, Nominating Committee (2010-2013).
Member, Fellows Committee (2010-Present). Strategic initiatives for top donors.
Co-Chair, Carnegie International Preview Party (2013). Premier century-old event for The Carnegie Museum of Art, hosted every four years.
Chair, Art in Bloom Preview Party (2010). Fundraiser to underwrite Museum art acquisitions. Themed “April in Paris,” creating a Parisian street promenade with a multitude of French iconography.
Chair, The Associates (2005-2009). Recruited donors and planned programming as a financial support organization for the museum to assist in underwriting art exhibitions.
Chair, Panopticon: An Art Spectacular (2002). Major fundraiser to celebrate the rehanging of the Museum’s permanent art collection, salon style, to enable visitors “a place to see everything” during gallery renovation.
Chair, 10th Anniversary and 11th Antique Shows (2000, 2001).
Co-chair, Carnegie International (1999).

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Board Member (1991-2011).
Member, Building and Grounds Committee (2000-2009). Committee supervision of $50MM capital expansion to design and build the Tropical Forest, Visitors Center, and Center for Sustainable Landscapes.
Chair, Nominating Committee (2008-2009).
Member, Executive Committee (2004-2006).
Chair, Marketing Committee (2005).
Member, Capital Campaign (1999-2001).

The Pittsburgh Ballet

Member, Individual Gifts Committee (2012-2014). Secured significant contributions for the annual fund.
Member, The Ballet Ball (2012, 2013). Annual fundraiser.

The Pittsburgh Foundation

Charter Member, Circle of Pooled Giving (2013). A new philanthropic initiative that pools donor skills and resources to make a strategic $100,000 contribution to organizations focused on health and the environment in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Promise

Charter Member, Promise Keepers (2012-2014). Received initial Top Recruiter award.

The Neighborhood Academy

Chair, Faces of the Future (2012). Led 10th Anniversary annual fundraiser.
Volunteer (2004). Initiated the design and development of a school library by securing an initial $30M corporate gift.

Children’s Home of Pittsburgh

Board Member (1988-1998).
Member, Executive Committee (1991-1992).
Chair, Adoption Committee (1991-1992).

The Pittsburgh Golf Club

Chair, House Committee (2011-2014.) Headed interior design and renovation committee. Organized $250M renovation of Pittsburgh Golf Club Café in collaboration with Pat Navarro & Associates.

PGA Men’s Senior Players Golf Championship (Fox Chapel Golf Club)

Co-Chair, Player Services (2012, 2013). Managed player registration and concierge services during week-long national golf tournaments.

Interior Design

KH Hillman Interiors

Principal

Pittsburgh, PA

2000-Present

Founded and operate a boutique interior design firm specializing in residential projects with a mix of traditional and transitional styles.
Accomplished and results oriented designer known for refined taste, strong interpersonal skills, a keen sense of color and essential integration of individualized accessories and collectibles.
Residential projects include urban lofts, summer cabins, and formal city residences.
Commercial projects include Sage Restaurant, Long Vue dining room, Gilda’s Club clubhouse, and the renovation of the Pittsburgh Golf Club Café in collaboration with Pat Navarro & Associates.

Riverhouse Antiques
Buyer and Sales Associate

Pittsburgh, PA

1994-1996

Assisted owner in buying and sales of high-end antiques, primarily from mid 1800s to early 1900s.

Advertising / Marketing

HBM Creamer Advertising, Inc.

Advertising Account Supervisor/Nestle Foods, Inc.

Pittsburgh, PA

1985-1988

Managed a staff of 6 account personnel and served as primary client contact and agency liaison for a $35MM national advertising campaign for Tasters Choice coffees; responsible for strategic planning and execution of 2 new product introductions.

Wells Rich Greene, Inc.

Advertising Account Executive/Ralston Purina Company

New York, NY

1982-1985

Developed and recommended effective strategies that addressed all aspects of marketing and advertising for Chex cereals.

William Esty Company

Assistant Advertising Account Executive/Colgate Palmolive Company

New York, NY

1980-1982

Responsible for on-going national category and brand analysis to leverage marketing opportunities for Ajax cleaning products.

Education

Art Institute of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA

Interior Design

University of Colorado

Boulder, CO

B.S., Journalism with Advertising specialization

Tulane University

New Orleans, LA

Undergraduate classes in Art History

The Taft School

Watertown, CT

Personal Interests

Enjoys hiking, biking, fly-fishing, and playing golf.
Traveled extensively in South America, Africa, Asia and Europe, while pursuing a passion for travel photography.
Active member of Window Box garden club, movie, and book club. Enjoys cooking and is a wine enthusiast.