Curriculum Vitae
Pamela Elisabeth Lindeback
September 4, 2024
General Information
Address 1207 N Duval Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Email pam@pamelalindeback.com
Website www.pamelalindeback.com
CV Objective
To secure a higher education teaching position in interior design where I can leverage my expertise in equitable and social design, sustainable and resilient design, and affordable housing and residential design to inspire and cultivate student creativity. I aim to guide students in integrating design research theory with practical applications and digital and verbal presentation skill-building, fostering innovative solutions that address real-world challenges while promoting equitable and environmentally responsible design practices.
Core Experience
• Research-based interior design studio application
• 22 years of residential and commercial design project experience
• FF&E process, selections, budgeting, and installation
• Graphic design storytelling and branding that includes student portfolio mentorship
• Resilient construction research for disaster recovery using FEMA’s building science library and Florida building codes
Professional Preparation
2024 M.F.A, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL. Major: Interior Design, Supervisor: Dr. Jill Pable. Cum laude.
Pamela Lindeback. (2024). Affordable Housing Attendance to Resident Wellbeing Through Holistic Design. ProQuest. Florida State University. Tallahassee, FL.
2013 B.F.A, Art Institute of Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL. Major: Interior Design Cum laude.
2011 40 Credits toward B.F.A., Art Institute of Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL. Major: Graphic Design.
1994 A.S., Tampa Technical Institute, Tampa, FL. Major: Commercial Art, Graphic Design. Cum laude.
Nondegree Education and Training
2025 Emergency Management and Homeland Security Graduate Certificate. Florida State University. Tallahassee, FL.
2023 Facilitation Training Certificate. NOAA. Tallahassee, FL.
2023 IS-230.E. Fundamentals of Emergency Management. FEMA. Florida State University. Tallahassee, FL.
2023 IS-100.C. Incident Command and Incident Management. FEMA. Florida State University. Tallahassee, FL.
2022 Community Resilience Index Certificate. NOAA. Tallahassee, FL.
2023 Human Subjects Research Certificate. Florida State University. Tallahassee, FL.
2022 ASID. Pre & Post Occupancy Evaluation Certificate.
2021 IDEO. Be an Inclusive Organization People Won’t Leave. Design Thinking Certificate. Stanford University.
2021 IDEO. From Ideas to Action. Design Thinking Certificate. Stanford University.
2016 STIR Certification for Real Estate Home Staging. Transformation School of Design. Jacksonville, FL.
Professional Credentials
2014-2016 LEED GA
Professional Experience
2023-2024 Research Assistant. Resilience and Disaster Recovery Team. Florida Housing Coalition. Remote work. Tallahassee, FL.
2020-2024 Principal Designer. Pamela Lindeback Interior Design. Florida.
2022 Online Instructor. Habitat for Humanity Homeowner Workshop. Jacksonville, FL.
2021 Interior Designer. Purdue Office Interiors. Jacksonville, FL.
2020 Interior Design Lead. Commercial Design Services. Jacksonville, FL.
2015-2019 FF&E Supervisor Associate. Group 4 Design. Jacksonville, FL.
2015 In-Person Adjunct Professor. Art Institute of Jacksonville. Jacksonville, FL.
2014 Interior Design Assistant. The Design Studio. Jacksonville Beach, FL.
2012-2014 Marketing Coordinator. Interior Design Project Coordinator. Sisler Johnston Interior Design. Jacksonville, FL.
2011-2012 Student Department Chair Assistant. Art Institute of Jacksonville. Jacksonville, FL.
2003-2007 Professional Organizing Business Owner. Natural Solutions 365. Coronado, CA.
2002 Force Ministries. Event Planner. Navy Seal Team Events. Coronado, CA.
2001 Children’s Ministry Director. Every Nation Church. Coronado, CA.
2001 Creative Memories Instructor. Coronado, CA.
1999 Art Education Assistant. JoAnn’s Fabrics. Children’s department. Orange Park, FL.
1997 Production Graphic Artist. Harte Hanks Direct Mail Marketing. Jacksonville, FL.
1996 Lead Graphic Designer. Southern Hospitality. Jacksonville, FL.
1995 Graphic Designer and Press Operator. Amelia Island Graphics. Amelia Island, FL.
1994 Graphic Design Internship. Amelia Island Plantation. In-house print shop. Amelia Island, FL.
Honors/Awards
2024 Lisa Waxman Scholarship of Excellence. Interior Architecture and Design Department. Florida State University.
2014 Volunteer of the Year. USGBC North Florida. Jacksonville, FL.
2013 Modeo Furniture Design Scholarship Winner. $5,000. Art Institute of Jacksonville. Jacksonville, FL.
1994 Second place graduation portfolio winner by a juried panel. Tampa Technical Institute. Tampa, FL.
Membership in Professional Organizations
2013-present American Society of Interior Designers. Student membership. (ASID).
2022-2024 Interior Design Educators Council. Student membership. (IDEC)
2011-2013 International Interior Design Association. Student membership. (IIDA)
2008-2010
2003-2007
American Institute of Graphic Designers. (AIGA)
National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals. (NAPO)
Teaching Philosophy
Throughout my career, I have worked with diverse interior design clients to bring their visions to life. This experience has taught me the importance of listening and staying open to the identities and experiences of others and collaborating with a comprehensive team of professionals involved in construction projects.
As an educator, I want to understand myself and the impact of belonging to provide more responsive and courageous classroom conversations to benefit students and society (Talusan, 2022, p. 6). I strongly believe in identifying real-world design experiences and challenges with academic instruction to offer students a rich combination of theory and career perspectives. I am a lifelong learner and aim to inspire my students to pursue creativity, research, and curiosity beyond the classroom with passion.
Having earned my MFA in Interior Design at age 50, I understand firsthand that an instructor’s preparedness, organization, engagement, and presence can motivate students to do their best work, in-person or online. I strive to provide a student-centered and inclusive learning experience that considers identity, intellect, criticality, and joy, encouraging active participation and framing standards to develop more than just skills (Muhammad, 2023, p. 47). I strive for students to have positive mental health outcomes during and after my class is finished.
Group work, though sometimes challenging due to varying skill levels, can be a valuable learning experience. I carefully help students navigate group dynamics by identifying tasks, offering time management strategies to ensure meaningful participation, and encouraging true intelligence in students' ability to solve problems.
Aligning my teaching to Stobaugh’s Habits of Mind, I integrate software technology and innovative teaching methods to enrich the learning experience. Authentic learning happens when students are comfortable asking questions and probing with peer and professor responses of wonderment and awe, humor, listening with understanding and empathy, thinking flexibly, and modeling impulsivity management. My approach emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration, service learning, and community engagement, combined with an iterative design thinking process. This method fosters empathy, ideation, prototyping, and testing, enabling students to address complex design challenges with creativity and critical thinking.
Successfully accessing, analyzing, evaluating, and communicating messages in various forms supports critical thinking (Stobaugh, 2019, p. 24). In 2016, as an adjunct professor at the Art Institute, I brought my Presentation Techniques class to Gresham Smith, a commercial Interior Design/Architecture firm in Jacksonville, FL. Students were exposed to a commercial studio setting and a formal presentation from one of the designers. I worked closely with students to build confidence by validating their voices in their verbal storytelling and digital presentation techniques, which are needed for effective interior design presentations
Additionally, I value assessment and feedback highly to track student progress and guide improvement. The language we use during critiques is crucial to building confidence, and if a student is struggling, I ensure they receive additional support. I prioritize creating a solid
community in the classroom, encouraging collaboration over competition. By fostering an environment where students can inspire and help each other, we make the best conditions for growth and learning.
The technical delivery of interior design standards in studio settings can enhance inspiration and creativity. I advocate for a collaborative teaching approach that integrates knowledge from various disciplines, provides a broader understanding of complex issues, and highlights design’s impact on other fields. Teaching presents opportunities to harness research and writing skills, ensuring a well-rounded education.
With my education and background in graphic design, instructional content, such as PowerPoint presentations, should be visually stimulating. As technology evolves, I stay curious and incorporate interactive multimedia tools like Miro boards, e-portfolio examples, infographics, and digital storytelling through video to inspire engagement in the classroom.
Courses Taught
2013 INTA202. Presentation Techniques. Art Institute of Jacksonville. Jacksonville, FL.
2013 INTA252 Lighting Design. Art Institute of Jacksonville. Jacksonville, FL.
Courses as a Teaching Assistant. Florida State University.
2022 IND4243. Healthcare Studio. 2 sections. 38 students.
2023 IND3440. Furniture Design. 18 students.
2023 IND3533. Portfolio Development II. 2 sections. 38 students.
2023 IND3465. CAD I. 2 sections. 38 students.
2023 IND1204. Design Fundamentals II. 18 students.
Additional Teaching Not Reported Elsewhere
Lindeback. P.E. (presented 2023, Sept.) Marimekko: A Material Culture Study. History of Interior Design. Dr. Yelena McLane. Link to presentation: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19nOm07jaOwvgqZP6aQi5HdbgFe650hbk?usp=s haring
Lindeback. P.E. (presented 2023, Sept.) Wayfinding in Healthcare Settings. Healthcare Studio Graduate Assistant. Prof. Amy Huber. Link to presentation: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19nOm07jaOwvgqZP6aQi5HdbgFe650hbk?usp=s haring
Student Mentoring
Lindeback, P.E. (2023). Studio IV Healthcare. Chyna Yates, B.F.A. Florida State University.
Research and Original Creative Work
I pursue two lines of research. My primary focus is advancing equitable and sustainable interior design in affordable housing, with a broader emphasis on resilient urban design for socioeconomically challenged communities. My secondary research examines fostering creativity in higher education studio environments, exploring how innovative teaching methods can enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Nonreferred Reports
Lindeback, P.E. (2023-present). Manufactured housing on FEMA’s TTHU Program. Florida Housing Coalition.
Lindeback, P.E. (2023-present). Resilient Rebuild Resources Action Plan. Florida Housing Coalition.
Lindeback, P.E. (2024). Strategic Meeting Housing Recovery Recommendations Report. State Disaster Housing Task Force. Florida Housing Coalition.
Presentations
Invited Presentations at Conferences
Lindeback. P.E. (presented 2024, June) The Connections We Make in UnTouched Places. Wonder Symposium. Ringling Museum. Sarasota, FL. Link to presentation: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19nOm07jaOwvgqZP6aQi5HdbgFe650hbk?usp=s haring
Invited Presentations
Lindeback. P.E. (presented 2024, Sept.) Affordable Housing Attendance to Resident Wellbeing Through Holistic Design. City of Tallahassee Urban Planning Department lunch and learn webinar
Lindeback. P.E. (presented 2024, Sept.) Affordable Housing Attendance to Resident Wellbeing Through Holistic Design. Keith Donald, Developer. Providence Place, Melbourne, Florida.
Lindeback. P.E. (presented 2024, Sept.) Affordable Housing Attendance to Resident Wellbeing Through Holistic Design. Public Health class. Florida State University. Tallahassee, FL.
Invited Workshops
Lindeback. P.E. (2021) Let’s Develop Your Style. Habitat for Humanity new homeowner workshop Jacksonville, FL.
Florida State University
2022-2023
2022-2023
Education Department Service
Graduate Teaching Assistant. Department of Interior Architecture and Design. Florida State University. Tallahassee, FL.
Student Advisory Board. Department of Interior Architecture and Design. Florida State University. Tallahassee, FL.
Art Institute of Jacksonville
2011-2013
Interior Design Department Chair Student Assistant. Art Institute of Jacksonville. Jacksonville, FL.
2011-2012 IDSO | IIDA Student Chapter President. HD Expo and Conference trip. Art Institute of Jacksonville. Jacksonville, FL.
Service to Professional Associations
2013 Graphic Designer, Non-profit marketing for Sustainability Resource Center. USGBC. Jacksonville, FL.
2014 Graphic Designer. Live Smart Sustainability Trailer. USGBC. Jacksonville, FL.
2014 Fundraising Team, One Spark Crowd-funding 3rd place winner. USGBC, Live Smart Sustainability Trailer. Jacksonville, FL. $1,000.
2014
Interior Designer. Shelter space renovations, City Rescue Mission. Sherwin Williams sponsorship Jacksonville, FL. $2,500.
2022 Graphic Designer. New logo design. Ability Housing. Tallahassee, FL
2019-2023 Board Member, Florida State College of Jacksonville. Department of Interior Design. Jacksonville, FL.
Community Service
2022 Non Profit Graphic Designer. Logo Rebranding. Ability Housing. Tallahassee, FL.
2011 Afterschool Art Program Director. Artpod. Pine Forest School of the Arts. Jacksonville, FL.
2011 Graphic Designer. Pine Forest School of the Arts. School logo, letterhead, and newsletter design. Jacksonville, FL.
2010 Graphic Designer. Pine Forest School of the Arts. Theatre program playbill design. High School Musical. Jacksonville, FL.
2010 Graphic Designer. PTA History Book District Design Winner. Pine Forest School of the Arts. Jacksonville, FL.
2006-2010 Children’s Ministry Director. Every Nation Church, Coronado, CA.
2009-2010 Event Planner. Force Ministries. Coronado, CA.
2009 Daisy Troop Leader. Coronado, CA.
