Tomas Newsom
West Hollywood,CA
Summary
Certified Interior Designer offering a 20-year history of designing innovative, functional spaces focused on sustainability and creative aesthetic design. Experienced interior design leader, experienced furniture designer, skilled in writing proposals, delivering client presentations and building key relationships to grow client base.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior Designer, Furniture Designer, Project Mgr
DAVINCI Inc
05.2003 - Current
- Created new, exclusive designs for luxury home furnishings, focusing on innovation and function.
- Implemented multiple high-end residential and commercial interior design projects within cost, quality and timeframe targets.
- Prepared sketches and freehand design for various types of furniture.
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
- Selected artwork and accessories to complement furniture design themes.
- Illustrated visual concepts during client presentations through detailed plans and sketches.
- Designed custom pieces to match taste and personality of clients.
Designer, Project Manager
Mercier Group
07.1999 - 03.2023
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Defined space requirements from schematic design to construction phase and installation.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Implemented multiple high-end residential and commercial interior design projects within cost, quality and timeframe targets.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05.1992
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Sales Expertise
- Graphic Design
- Project Management
- Detail Drawings
- Visual Representations
- Presentation Board Development
- Residential Renovation
- Cost Estimation
- Floor Plan Development
- Manage Contractors
- Furnishings Selection
- Accessories Buying
- Develop Designs
- Floorplanner skills
- Vendor Sourcing
Quote
Simplicity is the greatest sophistication
Timeline
Interior Designer, Furniture Designer, Project Mgr
DAVINCI Inc
05.2003 - Current
Designer, Project Manager
Mercier Group
07.1999 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of New Mexico
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