portfolio of

Dallas area architectural designer

Lindsay Marino
resume + contact info included for the purpose of business inquiries only, interior design blog in the works, please contact me if you are interested in my services

designed homes are EVIDENT, well-designed homes are

June 16,

2011

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designer lindsay | MARINO

Lindsay was an extraordinary resource to ProBuilds custom millwork enterprise. Lindsay assisted in developing both awareness and capability for our business. Her professionalism, attention to detail and unique architectural point of view made her an indispensable asset in support of our high-end millwork initiative. I can recommend Lindsay without hesitation or reservation.
-Neil McKenzie, ProBuild General Manager

contact info
405. 535. 5855 lindsaykahle @ hotmail .com

visit online portfolio

http://be.net/lindsaymarino

What can Lindsay add to your company?...a passion for home design coupled with drive to treat every project as an opportunity to exceed the clients expectations.

almost a decade of experience designing & coordinating projects in the field of architecture & high-end custom homes sales determination for leading the way through new technologies has been enamoured with houses since age of 9 loves the challenge of infusing tried & true classical elements in the modern home

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develop. inspire. collaborate.

. portfolio

product development
architectural & creative direction of new Irving facility developed proprietary quick-ship designer door lines introduced graphics to elevate client presentations

trade sales + print marketing

print marketing collateral for trade events & home shows designed full-line custom catalog with specs & CAD library facilitator & customer liaison of trade shows & conferences power point presentations for regional finance meetings architectural consultant for designers, customers & sales team launched internet & intranet regional millwork resources

showroom redesign
full interior remodel of ProBuilds product showroom, design of custom doors, trim & profiles, B2B coordination of purchasing & construction, conducted customer tours & management presentations, developed user-friendly signage, literature library & portable displays

business development
increased market exposure & developed new products created field cheat sheets & designer guides architecturally correct product education of sales team introduced graphic sales proposals in E-format

web + email marketing

monthly newsletters to 100+ designers & builders creation & management of online project portfolio generated prospects & maintained relationships designed & drafted 100s of entry unit options promotion through youtube videos & blog articles

Smart Lot Selection for Optimal Energy Efficiency

One of the easiest ways to design a new home efficiently is through site selection. Simple building orientation and location can make a huge difference when designing a high performance home with a reduced environmental impact. The greenest development sites are in-fill properties like former parking lots, shopping malls, etc. Consider the area infrastructure [...]

innovate. outreach. collaborate.

LEED Compliant Flex Moulding

ResinArt has manufactured flexible mouldings for over 40 years, becoming the largest manufacturer and industry leader in quality and delivery. ResinArt recently introduced a newly formulated product that is LEED compliant and meets qualifications for green building certification programs. Listed below are a few new reasons to specify BMCs DuraFlex [...]

Formaldehyde Legislation Could Improve Industry

A coalition of sponsors introduced an emission standards bill in early September on Capitol Hill. Broadly based on the California Air Resources Boards CARB rule that began last January, this legislation would mandate a reduction in formaldehyde levels in composite wood productsparticle board, plywood, and medium density fiberboard. The EPA says urea-formald [...]

What Impact Does Your Counter Top Have?

community service
Dallas Green Building Alliance | founding member responsible for branding, social networking, blogging on green construction Concordia Christian Academy | campus schematic design & programming for fund-raising efforts Messiah Lutheran School | mural project director, graphic design, fund-raising committee Freelance Marketing | branding, print design, online marketing Habitat for Humanity Design/Build Studio | construction from site work to drywall, 1st place journal scholarship

One of the broadest spectrums of product lines when finishing out your home comes when selecting counter tops. One way to narrow down your options is by choosing a material that is more sustainable. Many natural products are deceivingly more harmful to nature than their artificial counterparts. The book Cradle to Cradle describes upcycling as the practice of [...]

Are Dallas Builders Ready for Sustainability?

Last week the Dallas HBAs two-day seminar for Green Building for Building Professionals was a packed house of builders, suppliers, city planners, and designers. It was exciting to have a large turnout to learn about sustainable home construction however, there was resistance to acknowledge the feasibility of making these changes with their customers[...]

articles written for dallasgreenbuildingalliance.com

Project List | Architectural Services

Intern Architect + Project Coordinator

The Childrens Center Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit Bethany, OK | $4,500,000 addition University of Oklahoma HSC ODonohue Research Building Oklahoma City, OK | $3,200,000 complete renovation University of Oklahoma Stephenson Research + Tech Center Norman, OK | $20,000,000 new construction Arizona State University Research Greenhouse & Headhouse Tempe, AZ | $1,000,000 new construction Ross University of Medicine Multi-purpose Laboratory & Offices St. Kitts, West Indies | $2,500,000 new construction Oklahoma Medical Research Center Conference Center Oklahoma City, OK | $2,000,000 addition Noble Foundation Forage Biotech Research Facility Ardmore, OK | $18,500,000 new construction
University of Oklahoma Childrens Hospital Physicians Facility Oklahoma City, OK | $140,000,000 renovation + addition

work experience
Architectural Specialist | ProBuild South
December 2009 - March 2011 Creative direction for companys inaugural custom millwork program Designed custom millwork catalog & proprietary entry door lines Launched internet & intranet regional millwork resources Designed & managed construction of custom millwork showroom Conducted trade shows, presentations, consultations & seminars Developed print design, editorial, client proposals

professional development
education The University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Bachelor of Architecture | 2002 Habitat for Humanity Design/Build Journal Scholarship College of Architecture | Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka Green Building for Building Professionals National Association of Home Builders | Dallas HBA NCARB certified exam candidate Texas Board of Architectural Examiners proficiency
AutoCAD | CorelDRAW | Photoshop | InDesign | SketchUp 3D Studio VIS | MS Office Suite | Adobe Suite | Basic HTML Hand rendering | Currently learning Revit

Architectural Consultant | BMC Select

October 2005 - December 2009 Independently launched branchs first design resource Developed & introduced web gallery & authored monthly E-newsletter Consulted designers on nearly 100 vendors & generated leads CAD design of custom doors & trim for luxury homes Hosted lunch seminars & implemented classical millwork education

Intern Architect | Miles Associates

January 2002 - October 2005 Project coordinator from programming to completion Designed interiors & presented FF&E to clients Developed construction documents, reviewed codes & submittals Oversaw bidding, construction meetings & value engineering Designed visual graphics & prepared proposals for services

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