Eleni Papadakis
eleni.papadakis@email.com · 312-555-0116 · Chicago, IL
Professional Summary
Interior designer with 8+ years designing residential and hospitality spaces from concept through installation. Strong in space planning, materials, and managing budgets and vendors.
Experience
Senior Interior Designer · Lakeshore Design Studio
Chicago, IL • 2019–Present
- Lead design for 18 residential and boutique-hospitality projects per year with budgets from $80K to $1.4M.
- Develop concepts, space plans, finish schedules, and 3D renderings in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Revit.
- Source and specify furniture and materials from 60+ vendors, keeping 95% of projects on budget.
- Oversee installation and punch-list completion and maintain a 4.9 of 5 client satisfaction rating.
Interior Designer · Windy City Interiors
Chicago, IL • 2015–2019
- Designed kitchens, baths, and whole-home renovations for 40+ clients.
- Coordinated with architects, contractors, and tradespeople on drawings and schedules.
- Created a material library and presentation boards that shortened client approvals by 20%.
Design Assistant · Gold Coast Design Group
Chicago, IL • 2013–2015
- Prepared drawings, orders, and samples for senior designers.
Education
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
B.F.A. in Interior Architecture
Chicago, IL · May 2013
Skills
Space Planning, Concept & Material Selection, AutoCAD, SketchUp & Revit, 3D Visualization, FF&E Specification, Budget & Vendor Management, Project Coordination, Client Presentations, Building Code Basics
Certifications
NCIDQ Certification
