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About Marina Pulliam Design

Meet Marina Pulliam, owner of Marina Pulliam Design. Marina has been specializing in hospitality and high-end retail design with a background in product design for over 20 years. Marina also has experience in domestic and international environments. Marina Pulliam is skilled in providing clients with a vivid development process, helping them to realize their projects in ways they were not able to before. At Marina Pulliam Design, all projects are managed from start to finish to ensure all design goals are met. Marina Pulliam works effectively to achieve her clients’ goals, you can rest assured that when working with Marina Pulliam Design you will be delighted with the design work.

Mission Statement

To positively impact spaces with next-generation design techniques to leave a lasting impression on the client and all who utilize the redefined space. Creating elevated spaces by reimagining the design process and utilizing new technologies.

Experience

Sr Designer April 2014 - September 2017, WATG (Wimberley Interiors)

Frequent International and domestic traveling to project sites for walk through with architects, project managers and local GC’s. Led multiple design projects of various scopes, managed daily client interactions, developed conceptual designs with Jr staff, developed space planning, created hand sketched 3d perspective’s and conducted visual presentations with clients directly on and off site. Coordinated with multiple consulting teams such as art and accessory consultants, AV consultants, lighting consultants, signage consultants and GC’s. Responsible for Custom designs on mill-work, lighting fixtures, furniture as well as selecting materials and finishes.

Projects Viceroy Bocas del Toro Resort in Panama, Viceroy Algarve Quinta Da Ombria in Portugal, Rosewood in Puebla Mexico, The Bentley Suites at St. Regis in Dubai, Hard Rock Los Cabos in Mexico, Hard Rock Dalian in China, Kempinski Hotel in Toronto Canada, W Hotel in Miami FL, Conrad Hotel in NYC, Four Seasons in Maui, Caroline Hotel in Miami, Hard Rock in Jamaica, Panda Hotel in Chengde China, Monster Hotel in Chengdu China.

Designer (Environments Studio) Jan 2010 – April 2014,October 2017-February 5th 2021 Rockwell Group New York

Developed effective and innovative solutions for a diverse array of clients and retail oriented businesses. Responsible for hospitality, retail and product designs. Specific activities include leading the generation of image boards, sketching and rendering, color and finish specification, client presentation, design intent documentation, resource coordination and being part of branding marketing strategy team. ​

Projects included but not limited to Hawaii Disney Ko Lina, Target pop up, Samsung, Bloomberg, Google product design, Cancun Mexico Ikal hotel, North Face, Pier 15 Aquatic Lab for kids,Dom’s Market & Kitchen Chicago IL,West Side Casino Spa Manila,Johns Beach Theater Long Island NY,Sally’s APizza in Connecticut,Vinoy Hotel in St.Peterburg FL,Catch Restaurant Las Vegas,Tao Restaurant Chicago IL,Avra Restaurants multiple locations,Royalton Hotel NYC,W hotels multiple locations throughout the world,Edition Hotels in NYC and Dubai….

Associate (Environments Studio) Nov. 2007 - Oct. 2009 RTKL Assoc. Chicago IL

Worked closely with team leaders to develop effective and innovative solutions for a diverse array of clients and retail oriented businesses. Specific activities include leading the generation of image boards, sketching and rendering, color and finish specification, client presentation, design intent documentation, and resource coordination.​

Projects included but are not limited to Ciputra, Tangdao Bay Marina, Sapporo, Just Born, SPMMC, CDH, Cleveland Cinema, Hyundai, Blue Jewel Beijing, Silver Cross.

Jr - Senior Designer Nov. 2000- Nov. 2007 Chute Gerdeman, Chicago IL

Worked closely with team leaders to develop effective and innovative solutions for a diverse array of clients and retail oriented businesses. Specific activities include leading the generation of image boards, sketching and rendering, color and finish specification, client presentation, design intent documentation, and resource coordination.​

Projects included but are not limited to, C&A Brazil, Limited Too, Fashionlogy, Marriott Hotels, MGM Boutique and Hanes Bali International.

Education

Cleveland Institute of Art , Cleveland OH

1995-2000
Bachelor of Interior Design Architecture
Minor in Product Design

Skills

Mac/Pc OS user, MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, Abode Illustrator, In Design, Auto Cad
Adobe Acrobat, 3d hand sketching and rendering in different media, Sketch Up,
space planning, detail drawings, material specification FF&E, presenting, mentoring and leading projects .

Languages

Russian – native, Romanian – Fluent