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Chelsea Pope

Kingston,ON

Summary

Multidisciplinary creative driven to produce high-level results using technical know-how, strategic thinking, and a playful approach. Specializing in Design, Event Planning & Project Management with extensive experience and comfortability in relationship-building and problem solving.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Bennett's Furniture
01.2023 - Current
  • Consistently generates high-earning months while performing as a reliable and thoughtful sales professional.

Owner & Principle Designer

Lil Sis Studio
06.2020 - Current
  • Successfully designs and manages multiple on-going residential and commercial design projects.
  • Coordinates with diverse teams of builders, trades professionals, suppliers and clients.
  • Establishes and oversees business operations and marketing.

Senior Interior Designer

Fabricae Architecture
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Defined space requirements from schematic design to construction phase and installation.

Lead Interior Designer

Alexander Wilson Architects
01.2020 - 09.2020
  • Designed and managed multiple commercial interior design projects that met project budgets, timelines and exceeded client needs.

Production Manager & Furniture Designer

Stylegarage
09.2017 - 03.2020
  • Successfully managed the manufacturing process of up to 200 custom projects at a time while consistently ensuring the smooth operation of 15+ member team.
  • Designed new custom furniture solutions and closely monitored furniture market trends.

Visual Merchandiser & Design Consultant

EQ3 Ltd.
01.2014 - 09.2017
  • Built relationships with developers to generate outside sales and trades accounts.
  • Developed innovative approaches to store layout and optimized customer experience.
  • Provided in-home design services for clients & generated high-earning months in-store.


Education

Bachelor's of Interior Design - Honours

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
2016-04

Skills

  • Event Planning
  • Project Management
  • Ability to Produce and Interpret Floor Plans
  • Exceptional Communication, Organization & Time Management
  • Stakeholder Relationship-building
  • Team Relationship-building
  • Sourcing & Procurement
  • Proposal Development & Presentation
  • Budget & Documentation Administration
  • Event Marketing & Branding
  • Space Preparation
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Teams, Canva & Social Media Platforms
  • Photography
  • 8 Years Service Industry Experience

Timeline

Sales Associate

Bennett's Furniture
01.2023 - Current

Senior Interior Designer

Fabricae Architecture
01.2021 - 01.2022

Owner & Principle Designer

Lil Sis Studio
06.2020 - Current

Lead Interior Designer

Alexander Wilson Architects
01.2020 - 09.2020

Production Manager & Furniture Designer

Stylegarage
09.2017 - 03.2020

Visual Merchandiser & Design Consultant

EQ3 Ltd.
01.2014 - 09.2017

Bachelor's of Interior Design - Honours

Algonquin College
Chelsea Pope