AutoCAD
Lora Lattin Batista
Deltona
Summary
Knowledgeable Orlando based Interior Designer with creative approach to designing functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces. Proven ability to manage multiple projects from conception to completion while maintaining keen attention to detail. Demonstrated proficiency in space planning and client communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Designer
Align1 Solutions
08.2025 - Current
- Coordinate design, pricing, client management and installation drawings for full service design build solutions from demountable walls, furniture, finishes, technology & move services.
Commercial Furniture Designer
Empire Office
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Produced comprehensive design plans ranging from conceptual layouts to complete construction-ready installation packages for safe and inclusive commercial environments.
- Managed personal & assisted with the design department's project workload for account managers & clients to select furniture and finishes appropriate to their space and budget.
- Developed and communicated detailed FF&E and Bill of Materials specifications to Project Coordinators and sales representatives, ensuring accurate cost control and appropriate product applications.
Commercial Furniture Designer
Workspaces
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Developing unique home and office furniture solutions, proven ability to utilize space planning equipment and software and create design plans from freehand sketches.
- Ensured code compliance by maintaining current knowledge of Florida building codes and safety standards, directly applying this knowledge to specify products supporting a safe and healthy environment.
- Work directly with the end user and sales to select furniture and finishes appropriate to their space and budget.
- Demonstrated strong communication presentation and client service skills.
Associate Project Manager - MAC Specialist
CBRE
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Provided project management support and coordination support for successful delivery of complex client merger and consolidation spaces.
- Point of contact with our move services vendors both on & offsite with move vendors and in-house team.
- Provide client support in the Work Request system to address break fixes, furniture needs, and reconfigurations.
Move, Add, Change Coordinator
SunTrust (Truist)
03.2018 - 09.2020
- Support teammates through our Work Request system to address break fixes, furniture needs, and reconfigurations.
- Provide move services and work in coordination with Project Management to successfully deliver spaces as a part of our Corporate Real Estate strategy.
Kitchen & Bath Sales Designer
American Kitchens
12.2015 - 03.2018
- Managed and fostered robust client relationships for residential remodel and addition projects, serving as the primary point of contact for design and finish selections.
- Led collaborative coordination between engineering, construction, and project management teams to streamline residential remodel and addition projects.
- Providing construction & installation plans for clients scope of work.
Education
BAS - Interior Design
Seminole State College of Florida
05-2017
SSC Kitchen & Bath Certificate -
Seminole State College of Florida
05-2015
Skills
- Furniture layout planning & selection
- Space planning
- 2D and 3D modeling
- Design research
- Concept development
- Design process & Concept development
- Workspace planning
- Presentation development
- Ergonomic design
- Commercial interior design
Accomplishments
2019 - IIDA RISING STAR
Affiliations
- IIDA - CURRENT MEMBER
- ORLANDO DIR. OF PROFESSIONAL ADVOCACY '25-26
Software
REVIT
Microsoft Office
Sketchup
CET/2020
Timeline
Senior Designer
Align1 Solutions
08.2025 - Current
Commercial Furniture Designer
Empire Office
09.2023 - 08.2025
Commercial Furniture Designer
Workspaces
05.2022 - 09.2023
Associate Project Manager - MAC Specialist
CBRE
09.2020 - 03.2022
Move, Add, Change Coordinator
SunTrust (Truist)
03.2018 - 09.2020
Kitchen & Bath Sales Designer
American Kitchens
12.2015 - 03.2018
BAS - Interior Design
Seminole State College of Florida
SSC Kitchen & Bath Certificate -
Seminole State College of Florida