I enjoy anything that takes me to the water and sunshine
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, ILBachelor of Arts - Interior Architecture
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL1997
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
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