Following is a Summary of Experience & Design Work performed by Marilyn Livesay, Owner of MLdesign.
OBJECTIVE:
To work with creative and quality-minded Professionals who have excelled and maintained integrity in their careers in the Hospitality Design Industry
SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND SERVICES
- Sixteen Years Professional Experience Specializing in Hospitality Interior Design
- Experience in all Phases of Interior Design from Concept to Installation
- Extensive Experience in Design Documentation and Project Organization
- Preparation of FF&E Specifications and Purchasing Coordination
- AutoCAD Design Drawings and Construction Documentation
- Experience in Coordination with Contractors and MPE Consultants
- Experience in Construction Administration and Interior Build-outs within a variety of Structural Types both in New Construction and Renovation
EDUCATION
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville - UT
- Bachelor of Science in Interior Design - May 1992
- FIDER Accredited Program
- Highest Score on Test in Major
- A.S.I.D. Student Chapter
CERTIFICATIONS
- NCIDQ Certificate No. 020187
- National Council for Interior Design Qualification
SOFTWARE AND COMPUTER SKILLS
- AutoCAD
- FF&EZ Specification Software
- Microsoft Word and Excel
- Adobe Photoshop / Various Image Editing Programs
- On-Line Design Products Library and Various Internet Capabilities
RELATED EXPERIENCE
- Adjunct Instructor - University of Memphis, Department of Art, Interior Design Program - Fall 2002
- University of Memphis - Interior Design
- NEWH Memphis/Mid-South Chapter-in-Formation Board - 2003/2004
- NEWH - The Hospitality Industry Network
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
- Holiday Inn ExpressSaraland, AL .. 2008
New Construction Hotel – FF&E Specification Package
- Spring Hill SuitesOrion Township, MI .. 2008
New Construction Hotel – Supplemental Information Drawings to Incorporate Generation 4 Brand Standards into Generation 3 Design
- Custom Seating Resource2007
Shop Drawings for Custom Furniture Items
- Ronald McDonald House2007
Strategic Plan Budgeting for Living Rooms and Kitchen Renovations
- Private ResidenceSaugerties, NY .. 2006 / 2007
New Construction Home – All Finishes, Fixtures and Lighting
- Embassy SuitesSan Antonio NW / I-10 .. 2006 / 2007
Interior Renovations at Lobby – Retail Area, Business Center, Sales Office
- Blue Note CaféMemphis International Airport .. 2006
New Construction Restaurant – Custom Artwork & Décor Package Including Commissioned Pieces. Services Included Concept Development, Selections, Procurement, Custom Framing and Installation
- Sun Studio CaféMemphis International Airport .. 2004 / 2005
New Construction Restaurant – Concept Development for all Finishes and FF&E; Selections, Specifications and Purchase Orders for all Furnishings; Custom Artwork Package – Selections, Purchasing, Custom Framing and Installation
- Bol’a Pasta RestaurantMemphis International Airport .. 2003 / 2004
New Construction Restaurant – Concept Development for Initial Proposal Submittal to Airport, Selections and Specifications for all Finishes and Furnishings; Custom Artwork and Décor Package Including Installation
- Hampton InnPrinceton, NJ .. 2003 / 2004 / 2005
New Construction Hotel – FF&E Specifications, Purchasing Coordination and Construction Administration, Installation Coordination, Art & Décor Installation, Misc. Modifications after Opening / link to 3-D tour
- Law OfficesMemphis, TN .. 2003 / 2004
Interior Renovations – Millwork & Finishes
- Private ResidenceMaryville, TN .. 2003 / 2004
Kitchen and Bath Renovations – Design and Installation Coordination
- Harrah’s Hotel and CasinoCherokee, NC / as a Consultant for HBG .. 2003
Guestroom Tower Addition with Luxury Suites – FF&E Budgeting, Design and Specification Package
- Private ResidenceMemphis, TN .. 2003
Kitchen Renovation – Complete Demolition and Rebuild of Kitchen/Pantry Area; Design and Coordination with Owner/Contractor During Installation
- Ronald McDonald HouseMemphis, TN .. 2002
Interior Upgrades to Resident Manager Apartment, Rooms and Play Areas
CLIENTS & PROJECT EXPERIENCE WITH LOONEY RICKS KISS
Hilton Hotels Corporation / Promus
- Hilton Garden Inn – Prototype Upgrade Concept Design
- Hilton Garden Inn – Version 5.0 Prototype Construction Drawings
- Hilton Garden Inn – FF&E Version 5.0 Prototypes
- Registration Desk Prototypes:
- Hampton Inn / Hampton Inn & Suites
- Homewood Suites
- Embassy Suites
- Doubletree Hotel / Doubletree Club
- Homewood Suites by Hilton – FF&E Prototype Interiors
- Homewood Suites and Hampton Inn
- “Guestroom Showcase” for Promus Conference – Las Vegas ’99
- Hampton Inn Guestroom Retrofits
- Homewood Suites – Great Valley, PA
- Homewood Suites – BWI Airport
- Homewood Suites – Baton Rouge, LA
- Homewood Suites – Richmond, VA
JMK Investments
- Embassy SuitesSacramento, CA
Flintco
- Conference Room Upgrades
- Conversion of Warehouse Space into Multi-purpose Room
Peabody Hotel Group
- Embassy Suites at Peabody PlaceMemphis, TN
- Hampton Inn & Suites at Peabody PlaceMemphis, TN
- Hampton InnNatick, MA – Interior Renovations
RFS Hotel Investors
- Beverly Heritage HotelMilpitas, CA – Guestroom Addition
- Beverly Heritage HotelMilpitas, CA – Interior Renovation
The Sunway Hotel Group
- Holiday Inn of OxfordOxford, MS – Interior Renovation
- Hampton Inn & SuitesKansas City, MO
Edenton of Puerto Rico
Memphis Redbirds
Frank Grisanti Family
- Bol’a Pasta RestaurantCordova, TN
- Bol’a Pasta RestaurantGermantown, TN
First Carolina Management
- Holiday Inn Sunspree ResortWrightsville Beach, NC
Trammell Properties
- Holiday Inn & SuitesBristol, VA
La Quinta Inns
- Registration and Breakfast Buffet Prototypes
- Hotel ConversionsFlorida, Texas, Tennessee
Diaz-Weatherall
- Hotel Parque FundidoraMonterrey, Mexico
- Misc. Interior Renovations
Crown Plaza HotelsLisle, IL and Monterrey, MX