Angelo Adamo – Senior Designer & Project Manager

Address: 752 Preservation Place, Mount Pleasant, 29464

Phone: 231-631-0055 | Email: angelo@designelementalstudio.com

Website designelementalstudio.com

PROFILE / SUMMARY

Interior designer and project manager with over 20 years of experience in residential and

commercial projects, specializing in spatial planning, design documentation, and client- focused design solutions.

Highly proficient in Revit and AutoCAD, with strong experience in client consultations, project management, and sales

KEY SKILLS

• Residential & commercial renovation design

• Revit & AutoCAD (15+ years)

• Client consultation & project discovery

• Cost estimation & budget management

• Customer service & sales experience (7+ years)

• Collaboration with builders & construction teams

• CRM & lead management systems

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Project Planner & Designer | Textures Hardwood – Charleston, SC | 2024– Present

• Led Revit-based design documentation for curated wood flooring, cladding, stair packages, and bespoke millwork.

• Launched and operated Charleston showroom, establishing a client network exceeding 1,000 qualified contacts.

• Generated $2.3M in active deals, with $800K+ completed in the first year.

• Implemented AI-enabled HubSpot CRM workflows aligning sales, marketing, and leadership strategy.

Senior Interior Designer (Interim Director of Design) | Elizabeth Stuart Design – Charleston, SC | 2024

• Oversaw luxury residential renovation projects during Interim Director appointment.

• Directed weekly project coordination, site visits, and contractor/consultant engagement.

Private Client Advisor | Louis Vuitton – Charleston, SC | 2023–2024

  • Delivered high-level design advisory services for Beemok Hospitality Collection.

  • Developed design concepts for exclusive Louis Vuitton Suites at Charleston Place Hotel

    Design Director | Design Elemental Studio – Michigan | 2018–2023

  • Co-founded and led a prefabricated housing and design-build studio.

  • Directed all design, documentation, marketing, and client relationships.

  • Achieved $30M in gross sales within first two years.

    Senior Interior Designer | Walter Robbs – North Carolina | 2015–2018

  • Lead designer for the $60M Wake Forest University Sports Performance Centre.

  • Delivered sports, hospitality, and corporate headquarters projects.

    Project Manager | Jacobs – Raleigh, NC | 2014–2015

  • Contributed to the $30M renovation of Duke Energy Center for Performing Arts.

  • Liaised with city officials, managing presentations, reporting, and financial coordination.

    *(Earlier roles with MW Design, Darren Henault Interiors, Sandra Nunnerley Inc. available upon request.) *

    EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Interior Architecture – Harrington College of Design, Chicago

    • Bachelor of Applied Science (Honors), Sports Psychology – University of South Australia

    • Revit Technology Program – Forsyth Technical Community College

    ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

    Editorial & Fashion Model | Elite Model Management (USA), Vivian’s Models

    (Australia & Chicago) | 1994–2001

    Campaigns include Lea Jeans, Jil Sander, Neiman Marcus, American Crew,

    Country Road Australia.

    Wellness Program Administrator | Motorola – Chicago, IL | 1996–2001

    Designed three corporate wellness centers and developed fitness, ergonomic, and wellbeing programs.