" Be humble.
Be hungry. And always be the hardest worker in the room.”
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– Dwayne Johnson
Heather Ling
Director of Interior Design
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Interior Design
Minor in Communications
NCIDQ Certification #30753
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Expertise
14+ years
focus in hospitality, commercial + high end residential
3-4 star hotel brands throughout 15 states, 4 countries
hotel prototypes
contract / proposal writing, review
ffe + finishes budget creation, budget oversight
project scheduling
collaboration with hotel brands, owner groups, design + site teams
concept + design development
construction documentation + administration
space programming + planning
ffe selections + specification writing, finish spec writing
custom furniture design + art curation
project installations
photoshop, AutoCAD
working towards the WELL accreditation
oversees interior's monthly billing, finances
collaboration on ID marketing + social media platforms
mentoring teammates, designers
business development + finding the next great project
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Key Project Experience
Hospitality – New Build
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AC Hotel by Marriott - Ridgeland, MS
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AC Hotel/Residence Inn Dual Brand - Oakland, CA
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AC Hotel by Marriott- Minneapolis, MN
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AC Hotel by Marriott- Bellevue, WA
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AC Hotel by Marriott- Waco, TX
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Hilton Garden Inn- Madison/University of Wisconsin, WI
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Hyatt House/Hyatt Place Dual Brand- Tempe/Arizona State University, AZ
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Hyatt Place- Downtown Phoenix, AZ
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Marriott Residence Inn Convention Center- Seattle, WA
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Fairmont, Baku Flame Towers- Baku, Azerbaijan
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Hilton- Zibo, China
Hospitality – Renovations
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AC Hotel by Marriott- Beverly Hills, CA
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Disney Resort Renovation- Hilton Head, SC
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Limelight Hotel- Aspen, CO
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Marriott Residence Inn- Cambridge, MA
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Marriott Hotel Fitness Center- Detroit, MI
Commercial & Residential – New Build
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Aviator’s Club, B Concourse- Denver International Airport, Denver, CO
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Dunkin Donuts, A Concourse- Denver International Airport, Denver, CO
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Office & Residence Towers – Baku Flame Towers, Baku, Azerbaijan
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Allen University Studio Addition - Columbia, SC
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Fairfield County Courthouse Addition - Winnsboro, SC
Commercial – Renovation
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Elway’s Downtown- Denver, CO
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Elway’s Steakhouse- Cherry Creek, CO
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Wateree Community Actions Center- Columbia, SC
Fun Fact
I learned Italian and Japanese through-out
High School and College. Italian is my favorite to speak,
but I love the artistic feel of the Japanese characters.
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Word of Advice
You should always have at least one design idea that’s
"thinking outside the box", for every project.
Don't be afraid to push yourself, but always have
an understanding of how you can build that idea.
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A Hidden Talent
I can make an amazing quesadilla.
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Favorite Design Material
The Bendheim Bronzed Mirror.
The glass is always a stunner once installed,
no matter the application.
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Her Design Tip
Contrast and simplicity are under-rated.
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