Melinda Capps

• Lead multiple multi million dollar interior design and capital improvement projects from programming through construction and installation, balancing project scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder expectations.
• Coordinate FF&E planning, procurement, inventory utilization, and replacement strategies, maximizing asset longevity while supporting multiple hospitals and medical facilities across Central Florida and the Gulf Coast.
• Ensure design intent and quality standards are maintained by reviewing construction documents, shop drawings, and technical submittals throughout project delivery.
• Partnered with hospital executive leadership, department directors, and facility stakeholders to evaluate operational needs and recommend FF&E solutions that aligned with organizational goals, budgets, and clinical workflows.

• Managed multiple commercial interior design projects simultaneously, coordinating design deliverables, prioritizing deadlines, and collaborating with clients, consultants, vendors, and project partners to ensure timely project completion.
• Created 3D renderings and design presentations that translated client goals into compelling visual concepts, facilitating informed decision-making and design approval.
• Led K–12 design projects with an emphasis on furniture planning, FF&E selection, and learning environment design, partnering with educators, facilities teams, and project stakeholders to create functional, flexible educational spaces.
• Partnered with firm owner to create cohesive brand identity through website design, social media content, and graphic design, enhancing marketing presence and visual consistency.

• Developed interior construction documents, including, finish & furniture plans, interior elevations, and details and specifications.
• Responsible for laying out Interior life safety plans and researching local building codes and regulations related to interior construction projects.
• Produced 3D renderings using SketchUp or Revit software programs.
• Managed interior finish materials for projects, adhering to project and budget specifications and maintaining library.

Project Coordinator | Interior Design

• Coordinated interior design projects through all phases of development, from concept planning and client presentations through construction documentation and project completion.
• Conducted client, site, and hospitality market research to support design concepts and develop project-specific solutions.
• Developed custom hospitality furniture specifications for restaurant environments, coordinating product requirements, materials, dimensions, and design details to support fabrication and installation.
• Performed field verification and site visits across the country for renovation and retrofit projects, documenting existing conditions and supporting accurate project execution.

• Supported commercial furniture projects from initial planning through specification, proposal, and implementation phases.
• Developed furniture specifications, bid packages, CAP pricing, and proposal development while building in-depth knowledge of commercial furniture manufacturers, product portfolios, and brand-specific applications.
• Collaborated with furniture representatives and manufacturers to evaluate product solutions, understand performance characteristics, and align selections with project requirements.
• Conducted site visits and field verification while creating renderings, presentation boards, and design documentation to communicate furniture solutions and support project execution.