Madeline Elder

Seat: Sales / Conceptual Design / Interior Design

Reports to: NC General Manager

Summary:

Led the early project development process from sales closing though concept design and selections to ensure contract. Collaborated cross-functionally with clients, vendors, subs and project managers to ensure design feasibility, accurate budgeting, and timely execution of project milestones.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales Function:

• Supported intial sales meetings and feasbility agreement discussions.
• Conducted in-house prospect meetings and maintained qualified lead relationships.
• Translated client needs into feasibility agreements.
• Assisted budget updates and client presentations.

Concept Design Function:

• Documented existing conditions and conducted field measures utilizing photography, bim software and checklists.
• Developed feasibility client deliverables including scope, zoning/code reviews, and 3D models.
• Created and presentaed feasibility packages and project reports.
• Managed client feedback and coordinates feasibility to detailed design hand-offs.
• Ran detailed design hand-off meetings and produced detailed design packages with defined scopes.
• Ensured zoning compliance and maintained feasibility schedules.

Interior Design Functions:

• Manage selections and specifications for products.
• Oversaw BT Selections, cabinet design, and internal binders.
• Coordinated with vendors and maintained sample libraries.
• Led interior detailing (tile layouts, bathroom elevations, specialty designs.)
• Ran detailed design meetings and communicated revisions to project team.
• Tracked budgets and updates for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Provided field production support and clarifications when needed.

Process Management:

• Streamlined feasibility to DD transtion process, improving team coordination and client satisfaction.
• Created efficient systems for documentaing and presenting project scope and 3D visualizations.
• Strengthend vendor and client relationships, resulting in smoother selection and approval workflow.

Seat: Conceptual Design / Interior Design

Reports to: Director of Design

Summary:

As a Junior Project Designer at LivCo, I support the design team in transforming client visions into detailed, buildable plans. My role focuses on documenting existing conditions, developing design concepts, coordinating interior selections, and producing accurate drawings and deliverables. I work closely with the Director of Design to ensure each project complies with codes, aligns with client goals, and upholds LivCo’s standards for design, schedule, and budget. With a strong focus on detail and organization, I contribute to both the creative and technical phases of residential remodeling projects.

Responsibilites:

• Assisted with field measurements and documented existing site conditions using Matterport, photography, and checklists.
• Created and converted 3D models to align with LivCo standards.
• Conducted zoning and code reviews to ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Developed feasibility presentation packages, including conceptual tools and presentation materials.
• Researched, selected, and coordinated interior finishes, materials, and products aligned with project scope and client preferences.
• Managed BuilderTrend selections and maintained accurate tracking of client approvals.
• Maintained and organized material and sample libraries for the design team.
• Produced detailed interior construction drawings (e.g., tile layouts, bathroom elevations, railing details).
• Created CAD and BIM drawings, ensuring alignment with each Design Development (DD) milestone.
• Supported the design and construction process by maintaining consistency between drawings and project scope.
• Assisted field production by providing drawing clarifications and revisions as needed.
• Assembled project binders for owners, office use, and field reference.
• Client satisfaction and experience throughout the design process.
• Delivering projects on budget and on schedule.
• Upholding the integrity of the LivCo Process.
• Supporting company culture through LMA (Leadership, Management, Accountability).

• Reviewed contractor proposals and sets of drawings prepared by firms to identify missing information, generate questions and align budgets.
• Assisted with designing single family residential projects.
• Organized and produced client presentations.
• Attended all team meetings to resolve technical and project issues, coordinate with team members and review project schedules.
• Developed advertisements with impactful messages to stimulate engagement and reach target audiences.
• Developed project design documents and presentations for clients to seek construction approval.

• Coordinated travel arrangements by booking airfare, hotel, and ground transportation.
• Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
• Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
• Managed complex calendar scheduling with focus on proper allocation of executive availability.