" 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
prior focus in hospitality, commercial + high end residential
collaborated with 3-4 star hotel brands throughout 15 states, 4 countries
hotel prototypes
business development
interior's marketing + social media
mentoring teammates, designers
contract, proposal writing
ffe + finishes budget creation, budget oversight
project scheduling
collaboration with brands, owner groups, design + site teams
concept + design development
space programming + planning
ffe selections, finish + ffe specification writing
custom furniture design + art curation
construction documentation + administration
photoshop, indesign
AutoCAD
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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
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Senior Living - Renovation
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Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community - West Columbia, SC
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Southminster - Charlotte, NC
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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South Carolina Ear, Nose + Throat - Columbia, SC
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Ascend Studios at Cardinal Crossing - Columbia, 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
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Lady Street Office Renovation - Columbia, SC
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Government & Education - Renovation, New Build
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Fairfield County Courthouse Addition - Winnsboro, SC
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Allen University Studio Addition - Columbia, SC
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SC State Surplus Admin Bldg - 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
Never underestimate contrast, textures and simplicity.
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