Mercy Ndanu

Accomplished Head of Interior Design with extensive experience in leading design projects at Eton Interiors Limited, Nairobi. Proven track record in achieving service time and quality targets, creating detailed sketches using Adobe Illustrator, and establishing positive vendor relationships. Demonstrated expertise in kitchen and wardrobe designs for both commercial and residential markets during tenure at Techno Wood Limited and Unix East Africa.

Strong skills in Microsoft Office, ArchiCad, ArtiCad, Photoshop, Winner Design, accuracy, attention to detail, communication skills, problem-solving, teamwork, and time management. Career goal includes continuing to deliver innovative interior design solutions that meet client needs while ensuring timely project completion.

Head of Interior Design at Eton Interiors Limited (2022-11 – 2025-08)

Led interior design projects with focus on achieving service time and quality targets, creating detailed design sketches, and establishing vendor relationships.

• Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
• Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
• Achieved service time and quality targets
• Operated tills to accurately process cash and credit card transactions
• Created sketches and illustrations, conceptualizing designs using Adobe Illustrator
• Established positive relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable terms and prices
• Monitored project timelines to guarantee timely completion of interior design projects
• Conducted site visits to assess spaces and measure dimensions accurately
• Assisted in the development of interior design concepts, translating client needs into creative and functional designs

Interior Design Assistant at Techno Wood Limited (2020-07 – 2021-11)

Designed kitchen spaces, wardrobe systems, and cabinet installations for commercial and residential markets while providing client recommendations.

• Completed design of various kitchen spaces, wardrobe systems, and cabinet installations
• Provided advice and recommendations to clients on materials and furnishing and collaborated with designers, architects and other industry professionals
• Delivered inspired, efficient kitchen and wardrobe designs for commercial and residential markets
• Delivered above-standard service to many pleased customers
• Created high-quality kitchen designs efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Interior Design Assistant at Unix East Africa (2019-05 – 2020-05)

Designed kitchens, wardrobes and cabinetry works for commercial and residential markets while exceeding client specifications.

• Tasked to design kitchens, Wardrobes and cabinetry works
• Provided advice and recommendations to clients on materials and furnishing and collaborated with designers, architects and other industry professionals
• Delivered inspired, efficient kitchen and wardrobe designs for commercial and residential markets
• Exceeded specs for hundreds of satisfied clients
• Created high-quality kitchen designs efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Assisted lead interior designer in developing project concepts to meet client expectations
• Liaised with architects and engineers to resolve design-related issues and ensure cohesive project development
• Followed director's vision to correctly design and paint stage scenery

Event Staff at Jiji Ventures (2018-02 – 2019-05)

Event staffing company employee handling client registration, ticketing, ushering and award presentation at various corporate events.

• Company Overview: An Event Staffing Company
• Tasked with client registration, ticketing, ushering and award presentation at various corporate events
• Greeted incoming guests, accepted payments, reviewed tickets and directed to facility locations
• Scanned physical and digital tickets to prevent unauthorised entry
• Facilitated smooth guest registration and check-in, utilizing digital tools for efficiency and accuracy
• Verified IDs for age-restricted activities in line with company policy

Personal Assistant at Chic Events (2017-12 – 2018-08)

Handled events planning, décor, creative thinking and execution of floral works while providing executive administrative support.

• Tasked with events planning, décor and creative thinking and execution of floral works of various events
• Prepared meeting spaces and equipment for events and presentations
• Prepared travel arrangements on behalf of colleagues, including booking hotels, transport and restaurants
• Assisted with the recruitment process for the executive's team, from drafting job descriptions to organizing interviews
• Drafted correspondence and prepared presentations on behalf of executives, maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Acted as the first point of contact for the executive, screening calls and visitors to manage access and protect time interior design intern at Reinvent Creatives (2016-08 – 2016-12)

Interior design intern working on design, building renovations and maintenance, exhibition displays and project management.

• Worked as an intern in Design and Building, Renovations and Maintenance, setting up Exhibition display stands and Project Management
• Supervised and assisted in drafting and preparing layout plans
• Oversaw and executed renovation of Sadolin Paints (K) Limited customer care offices at headquarters
• Documented project progress through detailed reports and presentations, keeping stakeholders informed
• Expanded design concepts to highest standards and prepared interior systems and finishes

Diploma of Higher Education in Project Management – The Kenya Institute of Management (2024-01 – Current)

Diploma in Interior Design – Nairobi Institute of Technology (2015-01 – 2018-01)

Diploma in Project Management – The Kenya Institute of Management (2024-01 – 2025-06)

K.C.S.E – Kathonzweni Girls Secondary School (2014-12)

K.C.P.E – One Hills' Academy (2010-12)