Project Design
Resume:
RUTA KRISTINA GREINER
**** ****** ***** 440-***-****
Perry Twp., Ohio 44077 abqo2u@r.postjobfree.com
PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Environmental Graphic Designer
CAREER SUMMARY
Highly motivated design professional with over 20 years experience
combining expert skills in creative design solutions, project management,
organizational leadership and strategic planning working in tandem with
the architectural design profession, retail and corporate based developers
and consultants.
Project Management Profit & Loss Responsibility Strategic Planning &
Implementation
Client Relations Design Integration and Execution Client Presentations
Research & Planning
Branding / Logo Development Software Instruction Coaching and Mentoring
Business Development
Marketing Quality Assurance Team Leadership Consultant Coordination
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KA Architects Cleveland, Ohio 1994-2009
Nationally recognized 65 person Architecture firm, offering services in the retail, mixed use, hospitality and
corporate environments in over 41 states and Puerto Rico.
Studio Leader / Non- Equity Principal Environmental Graphic Design (2003-2009)
Responsible for overseeing projects from inception through
implementation phases as well as creating and maintaining the budgeted
fees. Creation of project scope of services, billing responsibilities and
project scheduling.
Managed multiple projects in fast-paced environment, which included
coordination with client, construction mgr., architects, consultants, and
fabricators to create successful and profitable projects with fees
ranging from $5,000 to 3 million dollars.
Prepared and performed client presentations to gain approval on
project design direction, which led to greater collaboration and
efficiency with scope of work.
Led team in development of project identity, signage, wayfinding
programs, graphics and marketing materials for multiple clients. Types
of projects ranged from corporate to retail work.
Responsible for creating training materials and managed the coaching
and training of ka staff on their individual professional development
which led to greater productivity and efficiencies for staff and the
overall firm.
Created and performed presentations to government entities and in
public forums to gain approval of client projects when city approvals
were a necessary part of the design process.
Led instructional sessions on Adobe software and company standards
on a quarterly basis to increase efficiency and profitability of staff
Actively participated in strategic development retreats, management
team mtgs., staffing and business development meetings to become an
integral part of the company and add more value as an employee.
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Senior Environmental Graphic Designer (1994-2003)
Lead designer on numerous projects from concept to design
development, including coordination with client, architectural staff,
fabricators and consultants.
On site coordination during implementation of projects to ensure
successful outcome
Creation of course curriculum for in house staff training on software
applications, firm standards to increase staff efficiency
Responsible for development of project logo and branding of
environment
Creation of leasing brochures, tenant criteria manuals and marketing
collateral
Initiated and implemented the firms approach to design layouts and
presentations to be utilized by all staff for greater consistency in project
presentations
BUILDING FUTURES Cleveland, Ohio 1993-1994
Cleveland firm specializing in offering ADA facility audits and reccomendations to help organizations
comply with ADA specifications required for public facilities.
Project Facility Auditor (1993-1994)
Performed ADA facility audits on corporate, educational and institutional
projects throughout the Cleveland area.
Site Visits
Creation of detailed analysis for use in project reports
KEEVA J. KEKST Cleveland, Ohio 1988-1992
Nationally recognized 150 person architectural firm specializing in retail, corporate, and
civic projects.
Project Designer (1988-1992)
Worked with team in developing overall design direction of numerous
projects from concept to design development.
Lead Designer in conceiving design direction of project
Created client presentations
Provided assistance to marketing department
Participated in client meetings
KUCERA INTERNATIONAL Mentor, Ohio 1987-1988
Nationally recognized 150 person architectural firm specializing in retail, corporate, and
civic projects.
Drafter (1987-1988)
Scribed photogrammetric plans on mylar film for use in topographic maps.
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EDUCATION / TRAINING
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design
Minors: Graphic and Interior Design
Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland, Ohio
Dale Carnegie Leadership Training for Management Certification
Dale Carnegie Business School
SEGD (Society of Environmental Graphic Design) Teleconferences
Branding Environments Theory and Practices
EGD in Healthcare
Green Audit Best Practices
Urban and Outdoor Wayfinding
Developing a Documentation Process
Advanced Legibility for Vehicular Signage
SEGD Annual Conferences
2000 2009
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS / ACTIVITIES
Leader of KRA 2 People at ka from 2003 2009.
Article in Shopping Center Business: Revitalizing Current Assets (May 09)
Article in Real Estate Business Online: Identity Integration and Repositioning
in the Retail Market (December 08)
Led in house Training of staff in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Participated in Kent State SEGD Summer Workshops for Design Students
Review ( 07- 08)
Studying for LEED certification
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Acrobat, Architectural Desktop
2006, Microsoft Project, MSWord, Excel, Sketch Up, PowerPoint, Goldmine
ASSOCIATIONS
Active Member of Society of Environmental Graphic Design, SEGD 2000-
present
Active Member of SCUP, 2009 present
Active Non-Member of CREW, 2009 present
Creative Design Pros
Retail Industry Professional Group
Art & Design
Linked Working Cleveland
Networking Women to Women
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