An Interview with Melissa Bailey

Melissa Bailey has joined Portland, OR-based Wildwood House as procurement director. Wildwood House offers staging, styling, and procurement services. There’s also a retail store of the same name with curated goods for home and office. Bailey now leads the division that facilitates the purchasing, warehousing, delivery, and installation for commercial and residential projects. I spoke with her about her new role, the breadth of her industry experience, and the office of the future. Anna Zappia (AZ): Melissa, you have had a number of roles throughout your career, from interior design to sales. Most recently, you were at Cosentino. Can you tell me about some of your work experiences?  Melissa Bailey (MB):  I am a designer by trade. I practiced design in the corporate world for a few years and then went off on my own for a little bit and did some consulting. I had a real passion for restaurant …