Through diverse experience in health care, interior design and retail, Walli Uriarte honed skills for helping individuals imagine what they need and then delivering it to their satisfaction. At the center of his approach lies a fastidious attention to detail and client service, values he refined through a kaleidoscope of creative roles.
After college, Walli immersed himself in the creative world of interiors and retailing. Beginning as a materials librarian for a prominent residential interior design firm, he became enthralled with each client project, eventually assuming the role of executive assistant for the firm’s founder and principal.
Walli’s dedication and drive propelled him to managing teams for a national luxury retailer where he quickly learned the intricacies of driving multimillion dollar departments. With every post, Walli strengthened a passion for meeting clients’ needs and delivering on his promise of exceptional service.
“It’s fun to take someone through an experience and they walk away feeling good or happy or joyful.”, Walli says. “They may not know why they feel the way they feel, but the experience has been carefully orchestrated and specifically tailored for that one individual.”
Throughout his career, Walli has found that paying attention to details not only engenders trust but helps prepare for the unexpected.
“Life doesn’t always happen the way we plan it out,” Walli explains. “Attending to details helps you anticipate surprises.”
A graduate of Greenfield High School, Walli studied interior design at the Illinois Institute of Art and the Art Institute of Wisconsin. He lives in downtown Milwaukee and enjoys gym sessions with friends, tending to his house plants and Lana Del Rey.