As Christina River Exchange continues to grow and develop new client relationships, we recognized the need to grow our team as well. Please join us in welcoming Paige Trakas as a Procurement Specialist I!
Meet Paige Trakas
Prior to joining Christina River Exchange, Paige previously worked at GGA Construction in the design-build field. She comes to us with prior experience in residential and commercial design. Paige received her B.F.A in Interior Design, with a Minor in Graphic Design, at New York Institute of Technology, where she learned how to present her designs, take different types of criticism, and using public speaking to her advantage.
While Paige enjoys the challenges each type of design has to offer, she realized her passion lies in Interior Design. She is excited to apply her knowledge of the industry to the FF&E procurement cycle, helping to make our client’s incredible projects come to life!
To get to know Paige a little better, we asked her a few questions…
What led you to Christina River Exchange? The job description first caught my eye, being able to get back into the interior side of a project was an opportunity that I couldn’t pass up. After researching and visiting CRE’s website multiple times, I noticed that their previous and current projects were in great locations both near and far. Their ability to work in the hospitality industry by managing a project and making awesome relationships is also a huge plus!
What’s a work-related accomplishment that you’re really proud of? As a Project Engineer at GGA, I was able to assist and finish a design-build project,. It was one of the few projects I was able to choose furnishes and finishes on.
What’s your favorite way to unwind after a busy day? My favorite way to unwind after a busy day would consist of eating good food (dinner) and taking a hot shower!
Are you an early bird or a night owl? It is easier for me to wake up early rather than to stay up late…
What was your first job? Non-professionally my first job was a hostess for Schaefer’s Canal House in Chesapeake City, MD. Professionally my first job was a Project Engineer for GGA Construction in Middletown, DE.
What are three words your friends would use to describe you? Sometimes Shy, Nice… ahhh I have no idea – some people think I’m funny… hard question!
What is your favorite restaurant? It is hard to narrow it down, but one of my favorite restaurants would have to be DogFish Head Brewery in Rehoboth Beach, DE.
We welcome Paige to our team with open arms & look forward to her contributions!