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resources students Good Help NEWH starts a database of recently graduated (or graduating) talent By Jackie Livelli Sarah White Hometown: Dallas Education: The Art Institute of Dallas Degree: BFA Interior Design, June 2009 NEWH: Dallas Chapter; 2008 Scholarship Award Brief Bit: Sarah believes that each experienced space should tell a story about its location’s culture and heritage. What better way than via the hospitality industry? Always willing to do whatever it takes, Sarah is ready to travel for a wonderful career opportunity. Contact: write.sarah.white@gmail.com Philip Merritt Hometown: Bryan, Texas Education: Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas; El Centro College, Dallas Degrees: Bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in sociology; Advanced Technical Certificate in Interior Design, December 2009, respectively NEWH: Dallas Chapter; 2007 Scholarship Award Brief Bit: Philip is currently doing residential and commercial design work in the Dallas area with Tommy Bishop while completing his degree in interior design. He looks to the future for a chance to work with some high-end hospitality firms on projects like 5-Star hotels. Contact: philipvmerritt@me.com **Emily C. Young Hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma Education: Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma Degree: BS in Design, Housing, and Merchandising, with option in Interior Design. Expected graduation date: May 2010 NEWH: Dallas Chapter Brief Bit: Emily became passionate about hospitality design this past summer while completing an internship in Dallas. She hopes to be involved with an interior design firm specializing in hospitality design after she graduates this May. Contact: emily.c.young@okstate.edu **Kim Stockley Hometown: Corpus Christi, Texas Education: Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas Degree: BS Interior Design, second major in Digital Media. Expected graduation date: May 2010 Photo by Morgan Eddington, www.morganeddington.com I’M SURE EVERYONE at one time or another has heard the phrase, “it’s rough out there.” Now more than ever, this phrase is apropos in our industry. To state the obvious, it has been increasingly difficult in these times to secure a job opportunity, especially for recent graduates. And now for the good news…An organization that has shown unstinting generosity and continuing commitment to its members is working to create a living database of exceptional potential employees by seeking out and featuring freshly graduated talents. Now, in addition to offering scholarships to students looking to complete their education, NEWH is further assisting these students in taking their first step toward a career in the industry by creating a resource for companies who are looking for talented new associates. I, like the many members, companies, and associations that look to NEWH as a valuable hospitality resource, can’t be thankful enough to be a part of a family that dedicates so much time and effort looking out for each other in this industry. Here’s a glimpse of the talented individuals that look forward to becoming active collaborators within this organization and industry: Jackie Livelli (pictured) Hometown: Melbourne, Florida Education: Savannah College of Art and Design. Savannah, Georgia Degree: BFA Interior Design, Magna Cum Laude, May 2009 NEWH: Icon of Industry Scholarship Winner 2008 Brief Bit: A perpetual optimist, Jackie looks to pursue a career in design with an eye on the triple bottom line; making economic, social, and environmental responsibility a standard. With an equal passion for historical significance, she hopes to venture into the realm of adaptive reuse. Though the East Coast will always feel like home to her, Jackie is eager to experience various cultures around the world with this exciting adventure we know as the hospitality industry. Contact: jackielivelli@gmail.com Erin Rinehardt Hometown: Allen, Texas Education: The Art Institute of Dallas Degree: BFA Interior Design, March 2009 NEWH: Dallas Chapter Brief Bit: Erin worked full-time during the last two years of her education primarily in the hospitality industry for an architectural firm. Having worked on hotels and a major casino renovation and addition, she is very interested in remaining in the industry in Dallas. She will be pursuing a master’s degree in the next year but has not decided on a school yet. She is also on IIDA’s Dallas City Center Council for 2009-2010 as the current PR Chair and Historian. Contact: erin.rinehardt@yahoo.com 46 november 2009 www.newh.org tel 800.593.NEWH http://www.morganeddington.com http://www.newh.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NEWH - November 2009

NEWH - November 2009
Contents
News
POV: Sustainability
POV: Spa Design
Scholarship: Icon of Industry
Design 101
Have you Seen?
Product Know-How
On the Scene
Cover Story: Burtco
Project: Bonneville Spa
Project: Spa at Encore
Project: Anaheim Marriott
Save the Date
Resources
New Members
Partner Profiles

NEWH - November 2009