Melanie Holden, LEED AP

Current

• Account Executive at Crescent Plumbing Supply
• Owner, Interior Designer at Holden Design Group

Past

• Interior Design and Selections Manager at The Pyramid Companies
• Interior Designer at CLB Designs, Inc.

Education

• Illinois State University
• Mater Dei High School

Recommended

12 people have recommended Melanie

Connections

155 connections

Industry

Design

Websites

• My Portfolio
• Crescent Plumbing Supply

Melanie Holden, LEED AP’s Summary

Save the world with smart design.

Melanie Holden, LEED AP’s Specialties:

Sustainable Design, Historic Renovations, Kitchens and Baths, Space Planning, Product Coordination, Specification and Selections.

Melanie Holden, LEED AP’s Experience

• Account Executive

  Crescent Plumbing Supply

  (Design industry)

  July 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)

  Develop relationships with other interior designers, architects, developers, and builders to promote water conserving plumbing fixtures and unique product lines.

• Owner, Interior Designer

  Holden Design Group

  (Design industry)

  April 2008 — Present (1 year 9 months)

  Interior and Exterior Design and Consultation with a dedication to Sustainable Living.
  
  Environmentally responsible products
  Environmentally responsible choices
  
  Projects may range from refreshing an existing space with client's existing furniture and accessories, to complete design specification and coordination of subcontractors.

• Interior Design and Selections Manager

  The Pyramid Companies

  (Design industry)

  July 2003 — July 2008 (5 years 1 month)

  Managed all aspects of interior design and warranty service for various high-rise historic properties. Established, implemented, and managed buyer and tenant selections process for rehabilitated historic loft condominiums, retail, and office spaces.
  Worked closely with developers, architects, and construction teams, and with a diverse clientele to efficiently attain a premium quality product within budget and time constraints.
  Designed various loft common spaces and award winning displays, while preserving historic elements and harmoniously integrating new environmentally responsible finishes.

• Interior Designer

  CLB Designs, Inc.

  (Design industry)

  August 1998 — May 2002 (3 years 10 months)

  Managed and collaborated with a design team from programming through procurement phases for new construction, renovations, and spatial reconfigurations. Specialized in Kitchen and Bath design, Space Planning, Product Design and Specification. Delivered upscale, functional, livable environments on time and within budget for residential and commercial clients.

Melanie Holden, LEED AP’s Education

• Illinois State University

  BS , Housing and Environmental Design , 1993 — 1997

• Mater Dei High School

  Graduated , 1989 — 1993

Additional Information

Melanie Holden, LEED AP’s Websites:

• My Portfolio
• Crescent Plumbing Supply

Melanie Holden, LEED AP’s Interests:

Sustainable Design, Running, Scuba Diving, Hiking, Travel, Formula 1 Racing, Music

Melanie Holden, LEED AP’s Groups:

US Green Building Council

•    A/E/C Industry Networking Group
•    River City Professionals
•    Architecture and Interiors
•    Green
•    IIDA
•    LinkedWorking St. Louis
•    Building Green, a Sustainability Group
•    Interiors
•    U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
•    Green Opportunities
•    St. Louis Sustainable Business Network
•    Home Builders Association of St. Louis & Eastern Missouri

Melanie Holden, LEED AP’s Honors:

Attained LEED AP status in July 2008;
St. Louis Homes and Lifestyles Magazine: Loft of the Year in 2006 and 2007;
Worked on 6 projects that received Homer Awards between 2004 - 2007

Melanie Holden, LEED AP’s Contact Settings

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