Walter A Thomas
Freelander
West Sacramento ,United States
13
years of professional experience
Interior Designer and purchasing professional with a broad portfolio of hospitality, residential, retail, and commercial work. Handles schematic design, construction documentation, FF&E packages, custom furniture and millwork, redline revisions, and submission-ready drawings, while supporting client reviews, brand approvals, and smooth execution from concept through installation.
Work History
Interior Designer/Purchasing and Procurement Agent
6 Years- Supported independent interior design purchasing and procurement services for high-end residential, commercial, retail, and hospitality clients.
- Consulted with clients to review needs, budget, and project timeline.
- Prepared schematic designs, layout options, space planning, dimension plans, RCPs, finish schedules, furniture and equipment plans, and elevations to align design intent with code requirements.
- Created detailed custom furniture and millwork drawings.
- Submitted final drawings to hotel brand, city, and GCs for approval.
- Completed home staging by organizing and cleaning properties, improving presentation for prospective buyers.
- Revised drawings based on redlines from hotel brand, architect, structural engineers, and other designers.
Sr. Interior Designer
2 Years 5 Months- Consulted with client and builder for scope of work for IHG, Marriott, Hilton and Best Western Hotel Chains.
- Oversaw multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely progress and adherence to deadlines.
- Created FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment) floor plans, elevations and details via CAD per the brand's prototype design, standards and specifications.
- Presented layout designs and FF&E documentation to clients and brands, facilitating approval process and aligning with project goals.
- Managed multiple concurrent projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to design specifications.
- Created POs to submit to the client or banker for payment to the vendor.
- Site visits per phase of the design from construction to installation.
- Conducted site visits at each design phase, from initial construction to final installation, to ensure compliance with plans.
- Followed building code, ADA requirements and assisted the architect with edits/revisions and new designs.
- Developed architectural concepts for multifamily dwellings, retail spaces, and salons, encompassing both ground-up and interior/exterior design elements.
Interior Designer
1 Year 4 Months- Consult with clients for scope of work and align their needs to each phase per the construction schedule for both new and renovated properties.
- Collect all data to start FF&E layout design with tagged plans.
- Submit FF&E packet to the brand for approval for procurement.
- Collaborated with project manager on take offs and procurement orders to ensure project timelines were met.
- Worked under the supervision of the lead designer/owner of Trophline DG.
- Revised drawings based on feedback from hotel brands, architects, and brand designers to maintain compliance with design standards.
- Successfully worked on multiple projects at once.
Interior Designer
1 Year 4 Months- Prepared detailed CAD drawings for new builds and renovations, enhancing design accuracy for leading global brands.
- Selected and applied brand prototypical furniture and FF&E to new and existing properties, ensuring alignment with client vision and brand standards.
- Collaborated with in-house teammates and outside sales to drive timely and accurate project completion, enhancing overall project success.
Jr. Interior Designer
8 Months- Developed space plans and layout designs, overseeing construction documentation.
- Collaborated with sales, clients, and brand design reviewer to address revisions and design concerns.
- Supported design team in meeting project deadlines through effective coordination.
- Developed space plans for optimal layout and functionality, layout designs and all constructed all plans for construction.
Interior Design Intern
9 Months- Assisted all designers with all needs to successfully complete projects in an effective and efficient manner.
- Assembled all physical presentation boards for shipment to the client for presentations in other states or countries.
- Completed errands for office supplies by sourcing items from local vendors.
- Assembled all physical presentation boards for shipment to client for presentations in other states or countries.
- Contacted sale reps. for samples and quotes.
- Filed all fabrics and books after use by designers.
- Retrieved office supplies and materials.
Education
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Interior Design
Honors List, Presidents List and Best of Show Portfolio
Associates of Science - Drafting and Design Technology
Honors List
Diploma
Skills
Autodesk AutoCAD
Revit
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Autodesk 3ds Max
3D Visualization
Digital Drafting
Space Planning
Concept Visualization
Microsoft Office Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Office
Creativity
Multitasking capability
Teamwork
Leadership
Communication Skills
Revit
Hobbies
Title: Interior Designer
Personal Information
Title: Interior Designer
Timeline
Interior Designer/Purchasing and Procurement Agent
Freelander
10.2020 - CurrentRead More
Sr. Interior Designer
Ramtec Design Engineering and Construction
05.2018 - 10.2020Read More
Interior Designer
Trophline Design Group
09.2016 - 01.2018Read More
Interior Designer
Innvision Hospitality Design
03.2015 - 07.2016Read More
Jr. Interior Designer
Supreme Hospitality Design
07.2014 - 03.2015Read More
Interior Design Intern
The Vandresser Company
10.2013 - 07.2014Read More
The Art Institute of Atlanta
Bachelors of Fine Arts from Interior Design
09.2013Read More
Hinds Community College
Associates of Science from Drafting and Design Technology
12.2009Read More
Jefferson County High School
Diploma
05.2007Read More