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Daniel Thomas

Daniel Thomas

New York, NY, US

 

About 

A designer with a full arsenal of tools, training and experience, the openness to learn and grow, the propensity for working well with others, and a full tank of energy and commitment to make his mark in the design world; these are the things I bring to the table.

 

An Interior Designer by trade and training, I have made the most of my short time in the field during and after my training at the Art Institute of Minnesota shaping my craft as a designer with a fresh yet grounded lens. I consider my greatest strength to be communication; listening first attentively and responding second with clarity and confidence. I am seeking an employer who will take my Midwest hard work ethic, desire to apply my passion, and my experience in design and sales and give me the opportunity to become an active and aggressive team player.

At my most recent job as a Junior Designer I worked under the lead designer with material and product selection, placement of orders, invoicing, pricing, stock management, CAD plans, renderings, one-on-one assistance with clients in person and through phone and computer correspondence, as well as in the retail furniture and accessory showroom. I was also put in charge of their social media and graphic design for all advertisements. I also have previous experience at Schumacher on the showroom floor dealing with textiles at International Market Square in Minneapolis, MN. I am competent in AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop, InDesign, Studio Designer and Microsoft Office, and pick up on operating systems quickly.

 

My aesthetic is the right mix of art and practicality. A lifelong visual artist, I have a strong understanding of color, texture, lighting, space, and energy. Complimentary, the application of an artistic lens within design for the consumer is of the utmost importance in making sure it meets the clients desire to produce an exceptional and stellar space.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

William Sonoma Inc, West Elm, Chelsea, NY, US, Home Stylist

Home Stylist for clients of West Elm. Design clients spaces and provide them with a space plan and design options.

Aug 2013 - current
 

Decori Designs, Edina, MN, US, Junior Designer

Help with daily tasks including: material and product selection with lead designers, order and manage items needed for projects, presentation drawings, invoicing, pricing, stock management, one-on-one assistance with clients in person and through correspondence. I was in charge of the social media and graphic design. Also worked in the retail furniture and accessory showroom.

May 2012 - Mar 2013
 

Schreier Interiors, Stillwater, MN, US, Design Assistant

Assist in daily tasks including: hand drawings/renderings, pricing, sample ordering, library filing, auto CAD drawings, manage/organize client project files, presentation preparations and selection assistance.

Dec 2011 - Jun 2012
 

F. Schumacher & Co., Minneapolis, MN, US, Showroom Intern

Assist in daily tasks in the showroom including placing sample orders, manage client files, assist clients, create and update showroom displays, and pulling textile, wall cov- erings or trimming selections for clientele.

Oct 2011 - Jun 2012
 

Education 

The Art Institutes International Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, US, Bachelors, Interior Design

—Bachelors of Science Degree in Interior Design
—Recipient of Student Success Award
—Dean’s List Recipient [Senior- 3.7 GPA]

Mar 2009 - Jun 2012
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills