Marion is a Magna Cum Laude graduate from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree with a minor in music performance - bassoon. After graduating, Marion worked abroad in Helsinki, Finland before moving to New Haven, Connecticut. Marion moved to New Orleans, Louisiana in May of 2017, working as an architectural designer. Marion is currently an MFA candidate at the University of New Orleans in Film Production.
She currently lives and works in New Orleans, Louisiana.
University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, US, Adjunct Lecturer
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, US, Adjunct Lecturer
Teaching Introduction to Design DESG-1005 studio and Senior Capstone Projects.
Court 13 Arts - Wildwood Cinema, New Orleans, LA, US, Development Director
Non Profit organization specializing in the showcase of daring cinema. Court 13 Arts supports local artists and filmmakers in the great New Orleans region to make bold and wild films that are traditionally hard to make.
University of New Orleans, New Orleans, Graduate Assistant
Teaching undergraduate level post-production editing (FTA 1665 - Avid & Adobe Premiere); Administering film equipment proficiency exams & maintaining film equipment including professional grade cameras, lights, and accessories.
EskewDumezRipple, New Orleans, LA, US, Designer
Lead designer and project manager for a variety of commercial work in New Orleans, Louisiana and conceptual design work for national projects. Key work includes auditorium and cafe renovation at the New Orleans Museum of Art, entire office renovation of Gallo Mechanical, and design assistance for the Asian Small-clawed otter exhibit at the Fort Fisher Aquarium in Wilmington, North Carolina.
GOA, New Haven, CT, US, Intern Architect
Lead designer and project manager on a variety of high-end residential projects as well as small scale commercial projects. Key work includes American Eagle store design and prototype work in San Francisco, California, gym and cafe renovation at the 1 Hotel Miami, and repeat residential interiors renovations for high-end, mindful clients.
Curb, Helsinki, Finland, Intern Architect
Developing schematic design proposals for residential projects in Knoxville, TN while abroad in Finland. Site research was completed prior to departure to Helsinki where Marion also assisted in a Study Abroad program for the University of Tennessee with Professors Tricia Stuth and Ted Shelton.
University of Tennessee - Brian Ambroziak, Knoxville, TN, US, Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant for ARCH 102 Visual Design Theory
Lead discussion groups and provided critique for weekly written assignments.
University of Tennessee - John McRae and Joleen Daragh, Knoxville, TN, US, Research Assistant
Appalachia Health and Disaster Readiness program as a funded interdisciplinary research team involving nursing, engineering, architecture, and law enforcement in Fall 2013. Lead to the development of architecture studio studies in Spring 2014.
The University of Tennessee - L.D. Fox, Knoxville, TN, US, Teaching Assistant
Teaching assistant for ARCH 121 visual representation. Daily class critique and student interaction for individual studio. Lead lectures and discussion groups.
University of Tennessee - Ted Shelton, Knoxville, TN, US, Knoxville 2043: Summer Research Assistant
Funded research through planET and the Metropolitan Planning Commission. Exploration in urban planning, program analysis, and group research in neighborhoods and housing typologies.
University of Tennesee - Brian Ambroziak, Knoxville, TN, US, Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant for ARCH 102 Visual Design Theory
Lead discussion groups and provided critique for weekly written assignments.
University of New Orleans, New Orleans, Masters, Film Production
Maryville High School, Maryville, TN, US, High School, Honors
Faculty Design Award, Award
Marion received one of two faculty design awards given to outstanding design projects presented during the final design studio at the undergraduate level at the University of Tennessee.
Tau Sigma Delta Honors Society - Review, Other
Marion was selected by her peers to participate in the Tau Sigma Delta Honors Society review.
Hnedak Bobo Global Design Award, 2nd Place
Marion received 2nd place for the Hnedak Bobo Global design award after returning from her summer abroad in Helsinki, Finland. The award recognizes outstanding design skills represented in studio projects from abroad semesters. Marion was one of two recipients for the second place award, with a third prize given to the first place recipient.
