Amy Shoemaker
St Louis,MO
Summary
Experienced Interior Designer with 15+ years in full-scope FF&E projects, focusing on furniture selection, specifications, and procurement for healthcare, higher education, and senior living sectors. Delivered high productivity and efficiency, leveraging problem-solving skills and collaboration to adapt in evolving environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Designer
Spellman Brady and Company
St. Louis, MO
01.2014 - Current
- Led FF&E programming and furniture selection for healthcare, higher education, and senior living projects, ensuring alignment with client specifications.
- Developed detailed FF&E budgets and test fits, optimizing furniture layouts to correspond with client workflows and operational needs.
- Present furniture concepts and design solutions directly to clients, guiding decision-making and finish selections.
- Collaborate with project teams, vendors, and consultants to coordinate furniture packages, and ensure successful project execution.
- Managed procurement processes, preparing comprehensive furniture specifications and schedules to support timely project delivery.
Senior Designer, GSA
CI Select
St. Louis, MO
12.2005 - 12.2013
- Created comprehensive furniture specifications for large-scale commercial and federal (GSA) projects, ensuring alignment with client needs and regulatory standards.
- Worked directly with clients to determine requirements and finalize finish specifications.
- Produced installation and technical drawings including furniture layouts, diagrams, and electrical locations.
- Coordinated bid responses and assembled furniture packages for procurement, facilitating timely project execution.
- Average project size ranged from $100K–$3M, including 50–1,200 workstations.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interior Design
Maryville University
St. Louis, MO01.2005
Skills
- FF&E programming and project budgeting
- FF&E selection, specification, and procurement
- Vendor and manufacturer coordination
- Furniture systems (Kimball, National)
- Expertise in group purchasing and cooperative contracts, including GSA, OMNIA, and Vizient contracts
Websites
Personal Information
Title: Senior Interior Designer | FF&E & Furniture Procurement
Technical Skills
Proficient in CET, Revit, BIM 360, AutoCAD, CAP Worksheet, Bluebeam, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite.
Certification
EDAC Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Designer
Spellman Brady and Company
01.2014 - Current
Senior Designer, GSA
CI Select
12.2005 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interior Design
Maryville University