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Elizabeth Waters

Crystal Lake,Illinois

Summary

Accomplished Design Director with expertise in project management, client satisfaction, and team leadership. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Design Director

Interior Enhancement Group
2016.03 - Current
  • Managed full-service interior design projects from initial client consultation through final installation, aligning design vision with budget and schedule to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and high client satisfaction.
  • Oversaw workloads of designers to enhance productivity and ensure timely task completion.
  • Successfully handled multiple concurrent interior design projects, balancing priorities and maintaining clear focus to ensure timely execution and design excellence.
  • Participated in construction planning and management phases, incorporating interior design requirements into floor plans and blueprints.
  • Subcontracted installation of carpeting, lighting, plumbing fixtures, window treatments, paint, artwork, and furniture.
  • Coached each designer to build confidence and drive productivity, fostering new ideas and cultivating strong working relationships.
  • Collaborated with the company owner to conduct performance evaluations of designers, establishing goals, providing mentorship, and ongoing team development.
  • Partnered with ownership to support company's financial goals.
  • Managed and directed professional photoshoots for completed interior design projects, developing visual content for marketing campaigns, digital media, and website presentation.

Education

Associate of Arts - Interior Design

William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Architecture

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
1997

Skills

  • Creative and artistic
  • Multi-tasking
  • Reliable
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Organizational skills
  • Self motivation
  • Project management
  • Client satisfaction
  • Time management
  • Presentation skills
  • Attention to detail

Interests

I enjoy anything that takes me to the water and sunshine

Timeline

Design Director

Interior Enhancement Group
2016.03 - Current

Associate of Arts - Interior Design

William Rainey Harper College

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Architecture

Northern Illinois University
Elizabeth Waters